Select Board Raises Concerns About Impact Of Business Tax Rate
The select board in recent years has looked to keep tax increases even across residential, commercial, and industrial properties. But…
Select Board Eyes 5% Property Tax Hike
If the select board adopts the same shift as the current fiscal year, residential property taxpayers would see an average…
School Projects, Guns, Police Cruisers In Recommended Capital Improvement Budget
The budget is down from the current fiscal year's $24.5 million, when the budget included a new, $600,000 turf field…
Ruling Outlines Misconduct Of Ex-Youth Services Director
A court ruling revealed details about Fahey's firing the Town had declined to disclose under the Massachusetts Public Records Law.
Opinion: Special Town Meeting Sent Clear Message
"Our legislative body also sent a very clear message: the current town leadership is out of touch and needs to…
Town Apologizes For Image Shared At Special Town Meeting
Nazis forced Jewish people to wear a yellow star, often inscribed with the word "Jew," following the German Occupation of…
Opinion: Is Town Meeting Broken? Or Is It Us?
"It may be time to shift our focus onto the real problem with Town Meeting. It’s us."
Select Board Members Won’t Seek Reelection
Andover typically sees competitive elections when an incumbent -- or incumbents -- decide not to seek reelection.
AHS Project’s Future Uncertain After Special Town Meeting Setback
While special town meeting could have voted to approve both articles, as both the school committee and select board recommended,…
Opinion: Build A New School Or Waste $50M
"It’s not realistic to expect a $50 million investment will address the facility problems at Andover High School."