Opinion: Are Voters Boycotting Town Meeting?
"The current less than 2 percent voting participation is not a continuation of a glorious tradition, and instead a mockery…
Ballardvale Historic District Survives Town Meeting Challenge
Annual Town Meeting also approved the creation of the Central Street Historic District in its second and closing night.
Andover Charter Review Push Gains Momentum
A key element of a charter review would be to replace Andover's open town meeting form of government.
Few Surprises At Sparsely-Attended Opening Session Of Town Meeting
There were about 440 voters on hand at the start of town meeting Tuesday, and the number dwindled over the…
Town Meeting 2025: Tightening Water Restrictions
If passed, Article 30 would change the town's water use by-laws to comply with new state rules. If Town Meeting…
Town Meeting 2025: Closing The Special Ed Funding Gap
If the additional funding is not approved, APS would likely have to lay off the equivalent of five full-time workers,…
Opinion: Support Central Street Historic District
"Many towns have recognized and reaped the economic rewards of saving and protecting their historic neighborhoods. Andover would be remiss…
Town Meeting 2025: Things To Know About The Central Street Historic District Proposal
Certain exterior changes to Central Street buildings would be subject to new regulations if Annual Town Meeting approves Article 29…
Opinion: Article 21 Degrades Democracy
"When democracy is under threat at the federal level, we need to keep every scrap of local democracy we can."
Raising The Bar To Call A Special Town Meeting: Town Meeting 2025
If passed, Article 21 would make it harder for petitioners to force the select board to call a special town…