Happy Friday, Andover! Here's everything you need to know in town for July 15, courtesy of Andover News:
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Weekend Weather: It will be partly sunny with a high of 83 today. Look for more of the same on Saturday and Sunday, with highs in the mid- to upper-80s.
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Today's Top Stories
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Andover Little Leaguers Win District, Advance To Sectionals
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Andover Little League's Under-12 team moved one step closer to playing in next month's Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA after winning the Massachusetts District 14 tournament earlier this month.
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Andover Public Schools Reviewing Safety Practices
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"APS recognizes the trust families place in us when sending their children to school each day," the message said. "The recommendations of an outside security firm will inform us of additional best practices that may enhance the security of our buildings to ensure the safety of our students and staff."
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Andover Residents Spot Black Bear Near Haggetts Pond
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"It is not normal for that area and, more than likely, that is a single bear that's moving through those towns," David Wattles of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife said.
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Andover, Northeastern Massachusetts In 'Severe Drought'
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Most areas of Massachusetts had under 2.5 inches of rainfall in June, well below the usual June average of nearly four inches, and that dry weather has continued into July. Unlike several other area towns, Andover has yet to implement outside water use restrictions, but the DPW is urging Andover residents to take the following steps to conserve water.
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First Lady Jill Biden Attends Andover DNC Fundraiser
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First Lady Jill Biden is scheduled to be in Andover Thursday afternoon to attend a Democratic Party fundraiser as part of a three-day visit to Massachusetts that includes stops in Boston and Nantucket.
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FRIDAY, JULY 15
Things to Do
10 am: Stories on the Road: Trucks at Andover’s Municipal Services Facility, 5 Campanelli Drive. Call 978-623-8400 to register.
3 pm: Super Smash Bros. for Teens at Memorial Hall Library. Info: 978-623-8400
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SATURDAY, JULY 16
Things To Do
10 am: Stories on the Steps for ages 0-5 at Memorial Hall Library. Call 978-623-8400 to register.
10 am-2pm: Andover Farmers Market
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Send us your news tips: Know about a person or group doing something interesting in Andover? An issue we should be covering? Have a press release for us to consider? Submit a news tip today!
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Thanks for reading. See you soon!
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