Welcome to the Sunday newsletter from Andover News. This email includes ICYMI: Andover Week In Review, recapping our top stories from the past week, and This Week In Andover, a listing of upcoming events in town.

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ICYMI: This Week's Top Stories

More Than 2,000 Andover Residents In 'SNAP Gap'

South Church dedicated its monthly mission last November to closing the "SNAP gap" in Andover.

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More Than 2,000 Andover Residents In 'SNAP Gap'

Samuel's At Andover Inn Reopens

The Andover Inn, which closed at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, is offering a $500 sign-on bonus for new hires for several open positions.

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Samuel's At Andover Inn Reopens

ICYMI: Local Government

Cheat Sheet: Andover Special Town Meeting

Our cheat sheet has everything you need to know about Andover special town meeting on Dec. 1, including background information and details on how to participate, including information on registration, child care during town meeting and parking.

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Cheat Sheet: Andover Special Town Meeting

ICYMI: Schools

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

APS Seeking 3.9% Budget Increase: School Committee Notebook

APS Seeking 3.9% Budget Increase: School Committee Notebook
Also: Security Staff Shortage At AHS | Substitute teacher shortage | SEPAC, SEL Updates

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ICYMI: Police/Fire

Andover Fire Completes 'Nero's Law' Training

The training allows Andover first responders to treat police dogs injured in the line of duty.

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Andover Fire Completes 'Nero's Law' Training

ICYMI: Business

AHS Alum, Chiropractor Opens Office In Andover

Allison Di Salvo rowed for Andover High School and graduated in 2008.

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AHS Alum, Chiropractor Opens Office In Andover

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

This Week In Andover, Nov. 27-Dec. 4

Here’s the Andover News weekly rundown of government meetings, sporting events and activities happening in Andover. Send us details of your event for inclusion in the Andover News Calendar.
You can also view the calendar of events on our Website.

This Week’s Listings

Note: Because of the holiday, these listings were compiled early. Check back throughout the week for additions to the calendar.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27
Holiday/Seasonal
1 pm: Andover Fire Rescue Annual Santa Parade

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28
Government
8 am: Special Town Meeting info session
8:30 am: Retirement Board
Noon: Special Town Meeting info session
7 pm: Special Town Meeting info session

At Memorial Hall Library
10 am: Meet-Up Monday
3 pm: Teen Weekly Craft: Sticker Mosaic
7 pm: English At Large Conversation Group

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Government
6 pm: Board of Health - Special Meeting
6:30 pm: Preservation Commission

At Memorial Hall Library
9:30 am: Wiggle Words
10:15 am: Toddler Tales
11 am: Little Listeners
4:15 pm: FandomFest

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Government
Noon: Merrimack Valley Planning Commission
6:30 pm: Andover Art + Placemaking Workshop

At Memorial Hall Library
9:30 am: Toddler Tales
10:15 am: Wiggle Words
11 am: Little Listeners
Virtual Events
3 pm: Virtual Death Cafe on Zoom

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1
Government
Deadline to submit proposals for Participatory Capital Budgeting Program
7 pm: Special Town Meeting

At Memorial Hall Library
3 pm: Dungeons and Dragons for Teens (HS group)

Virtual Events
11 am: Nutcrackers: A Colorful History on Zoom
2 pm: Shopping Rights and Holiday Fraud Prevention on Zoom

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
Holidays/Seasonal
Gift Card Giveaway
Holiday Stroll

At Memorial Hall Library
9 am-5 pm: Friends' Holiday Book Sale Setup
3 pm: Super Smash Bros. for Teens

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
Holidays/Seasonal
Gift Card Giveaway

At Memorial Hall Library
9 m- 3pm: Friends' Holiday Book Sale
10 am: Saturday Stories
11:15 am: Girls Who Code Presentations
2 pm: Graphic Novel Group

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
No listings. Send us details of your event for inclusion in the Andover News Calendar.