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North Andover VFW to dedicate war on terror memorial Sept. 11
North Andover VFW Post 2104 will dedicate a new Late 20th Century Conflicts and Global War on Terror Memorial at Patriots Memorial Park on Friday, Sept. 11, the 25th anniversary of the 2001 attacks.
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Andover opens first sensory garden at Chandler Road
Andover's Commission on Disability opened the town's first sensory garden on Aug. 13 at 138 Chandler Road, the first public amenity at the site where voters approved a $5 million Phase 2 recreation project in June.
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Andover Recreation opens fall registration with expanded preschool, earlier summer sign-ups
Andover Recreation's new Fall/Winter Program Guide expands the Curious Explorers Academy preschool to five days a week, offers Kid Care at all five elementary schools, and moves summer 2027 registration to Dec. 16, with community events from Howl-o-Ween to Winter Fest filling the calendar.
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North Andover VFW to dedicate war on terror memorial Sept. 11
North Andover VFW Post 2104 will dedicate a new Late 20th Century Conflicts and Global War on Terror Memorial at Patriots Memorial Park on Friday, Sept. 11, the 25th anniversary of the 2001 attacks.
Community
North Andover VFW to dedicate war on terror memorial Sept. 11
North Andover VFW Post 2104 will dedicate a new Late 20th Century Conflicts and Global War on Terror Memorial at Patriots Memorial Park on Friday, Sept. 11, the 25th anniversary of the 2001 attacks.
Community
North Andover to honor longtime Lake Cochichewick steward Peter Boynton with preservation award
Peter Boynton, a North Andover native and retired Coast Guard officer who spent decades protecting Lake Cochichewick and serving on town boards, will receive the North Andover Historical Society's 2026 Lifetime Preservation Award at a ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 10.
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Andover finalizes plans for RevFest 250 as Oct. 3 celebration draws closer
Andover's 250th Anniversary Committee meets virtually Thursday, July 23, to vote on timeline, concert, and sponsorship details for RevFest 250, the town's October 3 Revolutionary War-themed festival.
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100 diners, one tent, and a farm that's found a creative way to stay in business
Smolak Farms' Dinner on a Whim pop-up series sold out its July 15 evening with more than 100 guests and Massimino's Cucina Italiana in the kitchen, with two more Wednesday dates scheduled in July at $134.20 per ticket.
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Two local breweries pour at Andover's concert beer garden this summer
Oak and Iron Brewing Co. and Marble Ridge Winery are staffing the beer and wine garden at Andover's free Wednesday-night Concerts in the Park series, which drew more than 1,000 people to its June opener and runs through August 26 at The Park.
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North Andover's 1715 Parson Barnard House opens for free tours Saturday, Aug. 1
The North Andover Historical Society opens the Parson Barnard House at 179 Osgood St. for free First Saturday tours on Saturday, August 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with recently restored interiors and children's activities on the grounds.
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Electronics recycling drive comes to St. Augustine Parish on Aug. 8
Green Day Recycling hosts a drive-through electronics recycling event at St. Augustine Parish in downtown Andover on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, with drop-off fees ranging from free to $40 depending on item size.
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North Andover CAM's 'Farm Legacy' documentary now available at Stevens Memorial Library
North Andover CAM's "Farm Legacy" documentary, a project more than a decade in the making to preserve the town's agricultural history, is now available on DVD at Stevens Memorial Library and free on YouTube.
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Thirteen brides walked in for a dress and walked out with something bigger
Brides Across America held its annual "Operation Wedding Gown" event on Thursday, July 9, at Tulle Bridal's outlet store in North Andover, giving 13 military and first responder brides a free wedding dress and shoes.
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West Parish Church marks 200 years; new history profiles all 23 pastors
West Parish Church in Andover marks its 200th anniversary with a yearlong celebration and a new historical feature by Gail Ralston profiling all 23 senior pastors who have led the congregation since 1826.
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North Andover serves free summer lunches at four sites through August 14
North Andover Public Schools is offering free summer lunches at four locations through August 14 as part of the statewide Summer Eats program, with no registration or ID required for children ages 0–18.
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Andover, North Andover early education programs set to receive mental health consultants through $1.17 million grant
The Healey-Driscoll administration announced $5 million in statewide grants on Thursday, July 16, with more than $1.17 million going to the MSPCC to place mental health consultants in early education programs serving Andover and North Andover families.
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Stevens Memorial Library runs free summer programs for North Andover kids and teens through August
Stevens Memorial Library in North Andover has a full slate of free weekly programs for teens, tweens, and young children running through August, including gaming events, a Dungeons & Dragons series taught by high schoolers, and a summer reading challenge with prizes.
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