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Down the drain: Monster melters ease the burden of winter's stockpiles of snow
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (129+ words) Steam rises from Trecan 80-PD that's helping businesses in the Merrimack Valley deal with tons and tons of snow. A Deloury Industries' front-end loader scoops up hard-pack snow from the parking lot of Market Basket in North Andover for disposal…...
Clown Town marks 70th year in Andover
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (185+ words) Andover's Clown Town will return for its 70th year May 15-17. ANDOVER " Andona announces the return of Clown Town, celebrating its 70th anniversary with a weekend of family-friendly festivities from Friday, May 15, through Sunday, May 17, at Central Park in Andover. A community tradition…...
Andover to vote on removing police from civil service
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (369+ words) ANDOVER " Voters will decide at Town Meeting if they want Andover police officers removed from civil service status so the town can have more control of hiring and promotions. Town Meeting is scheduled for 7 p. m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Collins…...
Garden Club donates 2 trees to town on Earth Day
1+ week, 1+ day ago (255+ words) Andover's superintendent of parks and grounds and certified arborist, Paul Sanborn, center in orange, joins, from left, Holli Marrs, Gail Mac Donald, Andover Garden Club President Becci Backman, Club Civic Beautification Chairs Judy Wright and Carolyn Grady, Maria Bartlett, Joann…...
Andover to hold Town Meeting next week
1+ week, 2+ day ago (239+ words) Frank Mc Nally addresses one of the articles during the second night of Andover's Annual Town Meeting Wednesday. Andover resident Bob Pokress has a question concerning one of the articles during the first night of Andover's annual Town Meeting. ANDOVER…...
Fitzsimmons' lawyers say she's suing town, police
1+ week, 3+ day ago (153+ words) Kelsey Fitzsimmons celebrates with her attorney Timothy Bradl, right, and attorney Martha Coakley, left, after being found not guilty in Lawrence Superior Court. Defensive Attorney Timothy Bradl makes a point during closing arguments during the trial of Kelsey Fitzsimmons in…...
Students take action on mental health with Hope Garden
1+ week, 4+ day ago (198+ words) Foggy with occasional rain during the afternoon. High 48 F. WNW winds at less than 5 mph, increasing to 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch. . Andover High School juniors from left to right, Annabelle Luff, Ashley Kilgallen,…...
A Grand Menorah Lighting: Crowd celebrates Hanukkah in The Park
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (394+ words) ANDOVER " The Chabad Lubavitch Jewish Center of Merrimack Valley and Anshe Sholom Chabad of Greater Haverhill held the annual Grand Menorah Lighting at The Park, 36 Bartlet St. , on Monday to celebrate Hanukkah. Chabad Lubavitch of Merrimack Valley hosted a Menorah…...
NAHS offers tips on historical preservation, genealogy
1+ week, 6+ day ago (520+ words) NORTH ANDOVER " The North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) is proud to announce its continuing educational series this May in honor of National Historic Preservation Month. On May 5, NAHS Curator and Archivist Robin Siegel will discuss family genealogy research and offer…...
North Andover police chief requests paid administrative leave
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (561+ words) NORTH ANDOVER " Embattled police Chief Charles Gray has asked to be placed on paid administrative leave following a Select Board executive session Thursday night. Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker, left, listens as North Andover police Chief Charles Gray answers…...