Update: The 85-year-old woman who was reported missing Friday afternoon was found safe "and in good health" Friday evening, according to Andover police.

Here's our recap of the top stories covered by Andover News for the week that just ended:

Top Stories

Mysterious 'Boom' Shakes Andover, Residents

Despite widespread reports on social media, police said they received no calls about a loud noise in Andover Thursday night.

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Mysterious 'Boom' Shakes Andover, Residents

Chelmsford Union Chief: Flanagan Broke Law

Frank Goode, president of the Chelmsford Superior Officers Association, saidFlanagan's actions forced the eight Chelmsford police sergeants his union represents to wait more than three years for payments under an agreement that had been arbitrated and should have been approved in February 2019.

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Chelmsford Union Chief: Flanagan Broke Law

Local Government

Town Counsel Defends Guidance State Labeled 'Erroneous Advice'

Andover Town Counsel Tom Urbelis went on the offensive at Monday's select board meeting, reading a statement in response to recent criticism over decisions against the town.

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Town Counsel Defends Guidance State Labeled 'Erroneous Advice'

Select Board Notebook: Andover Debates How To Adopt 25 MPH Speed Limit

Also: Simko returns as clerk, gets raise | Increased demand for elder services | More

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Select Board Notebook: Andover Debates How To Adopt 25 MPH Speed Limit

School News

2 AHS, 11 Phillips Academy Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

The $2,500 scholarships are one of the most prestigious academic awards a high school student can earn.

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2 AHS, 11 Phillips Academy Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Andover Superintendent Sets 2022-23 Office Hours Schedule

Andover Superintendent Sets 2022-23 Office Hours Schedule
Andover Public Schools Superintendent Magda Parvey will hold her first open office hours for the 2022-23 school year at 30 Whittier Court on Oct. 3 from 6-7:30 p.m.

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Police/Fire

Student Finds Knife In Andover High School Bathroom

Andover police who responded to the school "assessed the situation and determined there was no ongoing or immediate threat to the high school."

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Student Finds Knife In Andover High School Bathroom

Andover Police Log, Sept 8-15

Selected entries from the Andover Police Department’s public log for Aug. Sept. 1-7. You can also download a PDF file of the complete, unedited log.

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Andover Police Log, Sept 8-15

Around Town

Andover Fall 2022 Apple Picking Guide

Andover Fall 2022 Apple Picking Guide
You don't have to drive far from Andover to take part in the New England's apple picking tradition.

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