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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
Andover schools to review restraint policy before new state rules take effect
The Andover School Committee's Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually on Wednesday, July 22, to review five policies including student restraint and seclusion rules that must align with new state regulations taking effect Monday, August 17.
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He's a calligrapher, a poet with 300 works, and the man who's taught English to Andover's Chinese elders for over a decade
The Rotary Club of Andover recently spotlighted Wanjun "Major" Gao, a Chinese-American resident who has taught free ESL classes to elderly neighbors since 2013 and founded the Andover Chinese American Charm Circle, as one of its 2024 Citizens Who Care honorees.
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Three $100,000 Mass Cash winners bought tickets at same Andover store on same day
Shawsheen Village Liquors at 4 Poor St. in Andover sold three $100,000 Mass Cash winning tickets on a single day, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery, putting the neighborhood shop in a rare spotlight and potentially earning the retailer thousands in state bonuses.
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North Andover kids get a rockin’ morning with Matt Heaton on the Town Common
Matt Heaton & the Outside Toys perform a free children's show at North Andover's Town Common on Thursday, July 16, as part of the Summer on the Common series running through July 30.
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North Andover students earn $5,000 in scholarships for environmental work
The North Andover Garden Club has awarded its 2026 Memorial Scholarships — $2,500 each — to Sophia DeFillippo of Central Catholic High School and James Cohne of North Andover High School, both headed to college for environmental studies.
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Former Andover High educator seeks kidney donor after retirement plans upended
Brian Parker, who taught special education at Andover High School for 18 years before retiring in 2015, is searching for a living kidney donor through the National Kidney Registry as the Andover Education Association rallies the community to help.
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Grab your camera: AVIS photo contest returns with new categories and cash prizes
The Andover Village Improvement Society has opened its third annual "AVIS: Andover's Treasure" photo contest, adding Patterns in Nature and AVIS in Winter categories, with cash prizes up to $75 and a January 31, 2027, deadline.
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Fresh produce, food trucks and live music return to North Andover Farmers Market
The North Andover Farmers Market returns Sunday, July 19, with 30 vendors, food trucks, live music, and games at its location behind Town Hall near the Old Center, running weekly through October 4.
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Andover history center hosts Upper Central Street walking tour July 18
The Andover Center for History & Culture leads a guided walking tour of Upper Central Street on Saturday, July 18, while Asian Fest 2026 arrives at Central Park on Saturday, August 8.
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Rotary Club of Andover names 2025 Citizens Who Care honorees
The Rotary Club of Andover recognized 11 volunteers across nine honoree awards as its 2025 Citizens Who Care, spotlighting decades of service in conservation, food access, road safety, education, and elder care across Andover.
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MeVa bus service resumes after 10-day strike ends with one-year deal
MeVa fare-free bus service resumed in Andover on Sunday, July 12, after a one-year labor deal ended a 10-day Teamsters strike, but the core Saturday scheduling dispute remains unresolved heading into another year of negotiations.
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Merrimack Valley YMCA opens fall preschool enrollment with expanded hours for Andover families
The Merrimack Valley YMCA opened fall 2026–2027 preschool enrollment on July 6 for Andover and North Andover children ages 2 years 9 months to 5 years old, with expanded hours running 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. starting Monday, August 3 at two local sites.
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