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Good morning, Andover! Here's your daily rundown of everything happening in town for Wednesday, Jan. 25, courtesy of Andover News.
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A.M. Briefing
- Andover is under a winter weather advisory until 1 a.m. Thursday. Our area is expected to get 2 to 4 inches this afternoon, but some models say the Merrimack Valley could get as much as 8 inches. Expect an ugly P.M. commute.
- As of late yesterday afternoon, Andover Public Schools said it was monitoring the potential storm. "There is the possibility we may need to follow an early release day schedule for Wednesday and cancel any afternoon activities," the school district said in a message to families. Check the APS Website for the latest information
- Andover Recreation is asking families to make handmade Valentines that will be delivered to elderly residents next month. You can drop your Valentines off at the Recreation Office or at 36 Bartlet Street.
- U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton rescheduled his Town Hall for Andover residents because of Monday's snowstorm. The new date is March 2 at Old Town Hall (more info).
- Moulton did hold a 30-minute virtual session Monday, where he discussed the debt crisis, China, and transportation.
Weather: 80 % chance of snow and/or mixed winter precipitation this afternoon and evening. High of 33. Andover is under a winter weather advisory until 1 a.m. Thursday. Snow continues tonight before turning to rain Thursday morning. Expect 2 to 4 inches of total accumulation. Check here for the latest Andover forecast.
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- Compiled by Dave Copeland
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Today's Top Stories
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Andover Residency Requirement Heads To Town Meeting
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The residency requirement dates to the adoption of the town charter in the 1950s and requires anyone hired as town manager to live in Andover.
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Countdown For New High School Begins
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Barring setbacks or delays, a special town meeting would be asked to approve an override to borrow money for a new Andover High School next January, with site work beginning shortly after final approval.
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School Committee Gives Superintendent Maximum Contract Extension
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School Committee members said the new deal gives the district stability over the next six years, as it keeps Andover out of the competitive hiring market for school superintendents.
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Happening today:
Sports
6:30 pm: AHS boys and girls indoor track vs. Merrimack Valley Conference (Reggie Lewis Center)
6:30 pm: Chelmsford at AHS wrestling
7:10 pm: AHS girls hockey vs. Haverhill (Breakaway Ice Center)
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Sports
6:30 pm: AHS boys basketball at Methuen
7:10 pm: AHS boys hockey vs. Shrewsbury (Brekaway Ice Center)
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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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