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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: Top Stories
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New HS Design Raises Accessibility Concerns
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The Andover High School Building Committee approved a preliminary plan for a new high school Thursday, despite strong opposition from a longtime activist for accessibility in Andover schools and questions from one of its own board members.
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ICYMI: Tragedy In Andover
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Investigators Search For Answers In Andover Killings
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A funeral mass has been scheduled for Linda and Sebastian Robinson at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John's in Danvers, where Sebastian was a sixth grader.
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Schools Offer Resources To Discuss Andover Killings
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Andover police thanked the community "for the outpouring of well wishes and support" in the wake of Thursday's double murder-suicide on Porter Road.
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Obituary: Sebastian Robinson, Gifted Writer, Student
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Sebastian loved his school community. He played the cello in the school’s string ensemble, treasured literature, and was a gifted writer.
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Obituary: Linda Robinson, Devoted Mother
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An Andover resident for more than thirty years, Linda began her professional career as a model before transitioning into a successful career in accounting and human resources.
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Frustration Grows Over Town Yard Delays
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Work has not started on the Town Yard redevelopment in Andover 14 months after a contract was awarded to North Andover-based Minco Development.
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MBTA Rules Could Create 2,301 Affordable Units In Andover: Select Board Notebook
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Also: Board begins work on Town Meeting warrant | Restaurant gets liquor license extension | More
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Andover Schools Spared Hoax Calls - 'So Far'
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The so-called "swatting hoax" has become increasingly popular and aimed at bringing a large, armed response to schools.
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Select Board Presses For AHS Cost Estimates
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Select board candidate Kevin Coffey also pressed the Andover High School Building Committee to put preliminary cost numbers on the table.
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Proposed Asian Restaurant Delays Andover Opening
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A restaurant that had planned to open in the former site of the Park Street Pub in Andover by the end of 2022 is now aiming to complete renovations by March 31.
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Andover Woman Accused Of Driving Wrong Way On I-93
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New Hampshire State Police arrested a 31-year-old Andover woman Wednesday for driving north on the southbound side of Interstate 93 through Salem and Windham, NH.
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Andover Police Log, Feb. 8-15
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Three masked men stealing liquor, reports of tires and rims being stolen, and more in this week's Andover police log.
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Presidents' Day 2023: What's Open, Closed In Andover
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Presidents' Day will be observed on Monday, Feb. 20 this year. Here’s a list of what’s open and closed in Andover on the holiday.
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This Week In Andover, Feb. 19-26
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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.
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This Week’s Listings
Sports
TBD: AHS girls’ basketball vs. TBA at Woburn
5 pm: AHS boys’ hockey at Marblehead
6:20 pm: Reading at AHS girls’ hockey (Breakaway Ice Center)
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At Memorial Hall Library
Closed – President’s Day
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At the Robb Center
Closed – President’s Day
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Sports
6 pm: AHS boy’s basketball vs. Cambridge Rindge & Latin (tournament at Dunn Gym)
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21
No school: Andover Public Schools Winter Recess
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At the Robb Center
8:30 am: Men’s Breakfast
9 am Comfort Critters
10 am: Tech Help
1 pm: Mah Jongg
1 pm: Social Bridge
2 pm: Ping-pong Tournament
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Sports
TBD AHS boys’ hockey vs. TBA (tournament at Newburyport)
4 pm: AHS girls’ hockey vs. TBA (tournament at Archbishop Williams)
7 pm: AHS boys’ basketball at Methuen (rescheduled from Jan. 26)
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
No school: Andover Public Schools Winter Recess
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Sports
TBD: AHS boy’s basketball vs. TBA (tournament at Dunn Gym)
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23
No school: Andover Public Schools Winter Recess
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Sports
TBD: AHS girls’ hockey vs. TBA (tournament at Hingham)
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24
No school: Andover Public Schools Winter Recess
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Sports
TBD: AHS boys’ and girls’ indoor track vs. TBA (Reggie Lewis Center)
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