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Good morning, Andover! Here's your daily rundown of everything happening in town for Wednesday, Nov. 23, courtesy of Andover News.

A.M. Briefing

Programming Note: Andover TV had not posted Monday's select board meeting as of 3 p.m. yesterday. It will take me a beat to get through the meeting when it is posted, but I will post the Select Board Notebook ASAP.

Reminders:
  • It's an early-release day for Andover Public Schools. Andover High School and middle schools will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Elementary schools will be dismissed at 12:15 p.m. Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving Recess.
  • There is no leaf collection this week, and trash/recycling collection will be delayed one day on Thursday (pickup on Friday) and Friday (pickup on Saturday) this week.
  • Need extra COVID-19 tests for your holiday gatherings? Andover residents can get them for free from the Health Division at Memorial Hall Library, the Robb Center or Town Offices.
Sports: AHS football (9-1) closes out the 2022 season at North Andover (5-5) at 6 p.m. today. Last year, North Andover edged the Warriors 27-26 at Fenway Park.

Weather: Lots of sun and a high of 44. Partly cloudy tonight with a low of 29. The Turkey Day forecast is calling for a high of 51 and a 32% chance of showers later in the day (compiled from the Weather Channel).

Today's Top Stores

AHS Inducts 104 Students Into National Honor Society

The new inductees bring the total number of National Honor Society members to 210 at Andover High School.

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AHS Inducts 104 Students Into National Honor Society

Holiday Shoppe Opens For Season At Samantha's Gardens

Samantha's Gardens in Andover is offering several events through the event, including a Kids Christmas Craft Corner and wreath-making workshops.

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Holiday Shoppe Opens For Season At Samantha's Gardens

Feaster Five Road Closures On Thanksgiving

The 35th running of the Feaster Five 5k, 5-mile and Kids K races will result in several road closures in Downtown Andover from 7:20 a.m. until approximately 10:30 a.m. on Thursday morning.

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Feaster Five Road Closures On Thanksgiving

Restaurants In Andover, Nearby Towns Open On Thanksgiving 2022

If you don't feel like cooking this Thanksgiving, you have options in the Andover area. We also have a list of places offering catering/takeout.

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Restaurants In Andover, Nearby Towns Open On Thanksgiving 2022

What's Open, Closed On Thanksgiving 2022 In Andover

Here's a look at what's open and closed in Andover and Massachusetts on Thanksgiving (Thursday, Nov. 24).

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What's Open, Closed On Thanksgiving 2022 In Andover

Happening today:

Early-release day for Andover Public Schools.
Andover Youth Services closing at 2:30 p.m.
Memorial Hall Library closing at 5 p.m.

At Memorial Hall Library
9:30 am: Toddler Tales
10:15 am: Wiggle Words
11 am: Little Listeners

Sports
6 pm: AHS football at North Andover

Happening Tomorrow (Thanksgiving):
Andover Public Schools closed.
Town offices closed.
Memorial Hall Library closed.
Andover Youth Services closed.
Complete list of what's open/closed in Andover and Massachusetts of Thanksgiving.

Happening Friday:
Andover Public Schools closed.
Town offices closed.
Memorial Hall Library closed
Andover Youth Services closed.


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