Good morning, Andover! Here's your daily rundown of everything happening in town for Thursday, Feb. 16, courtesy of Andover News.
Above: The new West Elementary School and Shawsheen Preschool continues to rise. Read more about the project in the Bartlett Street Dispatch, the town's new newsletter (Town of Andover photo).

A.M. Briefing

One thing to know today:
  • The District Report Cards for Andover Public Schools, its five elementary schools, three middle schools and Andover High School have been released. You can view all the report cards. "The report card includes multiple measures of a school’s performance – more than just MCAS scores," South Elementary Principal Brenda Lee said in a note to parents Tuesday. "It represents a new way of looking at school performance by providing information on student achievements, teacher qualifications, student learning opportunities, and more."
Sports: AHS girls' hockey (12-2-2) was ranked 8th in the Boston Globe's rankings released Wednesday, down two spots from last week (compiled from Boston Globe sports, AHS Athletic Department and other media reports).

Weather: Mostly cloudy, high of 61. Slight (24%) chance of a rain shower this afternoon. Light rain early tonight and showers late. Low of 47. Rain continues on Friday. Check here for the latest Andover forecast.

- Compiled by Dave Copeland

Today's Top Stories

Andover Schools Spared Hoax Calls - 'So Far'

The so-called "swatting hoax" has become increasingly popular and aimed at bringing a large, armed response to schools.
Andover Schools Spared Hoax Calls - 'So Far'

MBTA Rules Could Create 2,301 Affordable Units In Andover: Select Board Notebook

MBTA Rules Could Create 2,301 Affordable Units In Andover: Select Board Notebook
Also: Board begins work on Town Meeting warrant | Restaurant gets liquor license extension | More

Select Board Presses For AHS Cost Estimates

Select board candidate Kevin Coffey also pressed the Andover High School Building Committee to put preliminary cost numbers on the table.
Select Board Presses For AHS Cost Estimates

Investigators Search For Answers In Andover Killings

Investigators Search For Answers In Andover Killings
A funeral mass has been scheduled for Linda and Sebastian Robinson at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John's in Danvers, where Sebastian was a sixth grader.

Happening today:

Government
6 pm: Andover School Committee Executive Session/Regular Meeting

At Memorial Hall Library
9:30 am: Wiggle Words
10:15 am: Toddler Tales
3:30 pm: Dungeons and Dragons for Teens (HS group)
4 pm: Introduction to the Makerspace
5 pm: Pokemon Club

At the Robb Center
10 am: DMC
10 am: Scale Modeling
10 am: Open Art
10 am: Blood Pressure Clinic
1 pm: Duplicate Bridge
2 pm: Ping-Pong
6:30 pm: Valentine’s Concert
(see the Robb Center newsletter for more info)

Performing Arts
6:30 pm: Andover High School Strings Group Valentine’s Day Concert

Sports
6:30 pm: Billerica at AHS girls’ basketball

Happening tomorrow:
Government
Registration for Andover Public Schools kindergarten closes

Things To Do
6 pm: AYS Sweet As Candy Middle School Dance

At Memorial Hall Library
10 am: Movers & Shakers
3 pm: Super Smash Bros. for Teens and Tweens

At the Robb Center
8:30 am: French Group
9:30 am: ESL Class
1 pm: 45’s
1 pm: Social Bridge
2 pm: Tai Chi Fan Dancing
(see the Robb Center newsletter for more info)

Sports
4:30 pm: AHS boys’ and girls’ indoor track vs. TBA (Reggie Lewis Center)
7:10 pm: Masconomet at AHS boys’ hockey (Breakaway Ice Center)

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