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Conservation Commission approves two residential pool projects under state and local wetlands law. The 5 Norwich Place inground pool passed 6-1 with one abstention, with the equipment pad 17 feet from the wetland boundary; the 56-58 Abbot Street plunge pool passed unanimously, with the nearest

Andover Green Advisory Board unanimously backs Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Action Grant. The four-member board, with Director of Sustainability and Energy Melissa Eusden presenting, voted to support and endorse a letter backing the grant application, which will fund green infrastructure

Public Art Commission postpones officer elections to April 6. Eight members brainstormed 13 potential public art sites ranging from street murals to Tom Otterness-style sculpture at Indian Ridge Trail, Elm Square, and Route 133 Shawsheen, with interested candidates for Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk

Andover Retirement Board greenlights $4.1M in operating transfers and benefit payments. The Board voted unanimously to approve wire transfers for January ($1.2 million), February ($1.3 million), and up to $1.6 million for March, along with February payroll of $1,775,959.64 and an expense warrant of

Andover's 250th Anniversary Committee advanced planning for three major commemorative events spanning May through July 2026. Chair Susan McCready directed staff to develop a budget estimate near $15,000 for the July 18 Colonial Craft Fair, which will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM alongside the