Good morning, Andover! Here's your daily rundown of everything happening in town for Thursday, Nov. 10, courtesy of Andover News.

A.M. Briefing

Seeking submissions: Andover News does not publish editorials advocating positions on issues, but we do invite readers and residents to submit opinion and commentary on local issues. For the best chance of publication, submit an op/ed between 500-750 words on a local issue to dave@andovermanews.com. We're eager to publish for/against pieces on the Dec. 1 special town meeting, the town seal proposal and the plans to replace Andover High School.

Sports: Marissa Kobelski (21 kills), Sophia Miele (11 kills), and Sophia Pierce (40 assists) led AHS girls volleyball to a 3-2 win over Haverhill in the Division I state tournament. The Warriors play at Newton South at 7 on Friday in the quarterfinals...Emma Reilly had three goals and an assist as AHS field hockey (19-1) defeated Acton-Bocborough 4-0. The Warriors will host King Philip in a quarterfinal match at a time and date to be scheduled.(compiled from Boston Globe high school scoreboard and other media reports).

Weather: Sunny, warmer, with a high of 67. Some clouds tonight with a low of 51. Tomorrow, there's a 43% chance of afternoon showers (compiled from the Weather Channel).

Today's Top Stories

Election 2022: How Andover Voted

State Rep. Tram Nguyen (D-Andover) declared victory in her reelection bid against Republican Jeffrey Dufour, while state Sen. Barry Finegold holds a lead over Sal Defranco.

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Election 2022: How Andover Voted

Veterans Day 2022: Events, What's Open/Closed In Andover

Find out what's open and closed in Andover on November 11, 2022.

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Veterans Day 2022: Events, What's Open/Closed In Andover

Happening today:

Government
8:15 am: Andover High School Building Committee
10:30 am: Andover Council on Aging Program Committee
7 pm: Andover High School Building Committee Community Meeting

At Memorial Hall Library
9:30 am: Discover Your Past Genealogy Club
9:30 am: Wiggle Words
10:15 am: Toddler Tales
3:30 pm: Dungeons and Dragons for Teens (MS group)
7 pm: Writers Group

Other Things To Do
Lessons From Trailblazing New England Women on Zoom

Happening Tomorrow (Veterans Day):
No school for Andover Public Schools.
Town offices closed.
Memorial Hall Library closed.
Friday trash collection on Saturday.

At Memorial Hall Library
3:00 pm: Super Smash Bros. for Teens at Memorial Hall Library

Sports
7 pm: St. John’s Prep at AHS football
7 pm: Ahs girls volleyball at Newton South


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