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Good morning, Andover! Here's your daily rundown of everything happening in town for Wednesday, Dec. 21, courtesy of Andover News.
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A.M. Briefing
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- Animal Control is asking Andover dog owners to sign a pledge to "Scoop The Poop." You can also upload a photo of your dog for display on town Websites and social media pages.
- Lawrence General Hospital is warning patients that it is experiencing high volume causing delays and longer wait times. The hospital is asking for patience and has a list of other ways you can help them during this busy period.
Weather: Partly cloudy, light winds and a high of 40. Clear tonight with some clouds later on, low of 20 (compiled from the Weather Channel).
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- Compiled by Dave Copeland
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Today's Top Stories
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Building Committee Pushes Back Date For Vote On New High School
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The committee had originally been targeting October for a town meeting vote to fund a new Andover High School. That date has now been pushed back to Jan. 2024.
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State Legislature Approves New Andover Liquor Licenses
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The legislation, which stems from a warrant article submitted by the select board and approved by Andover Town Meeting in May, is awaiting Gov. Charlie Baker's signature.
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New Year's 2023: What's Open, Closed In Andover
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New Year's Day falls on a Sunday this year, meaning the holiday will be observed on Monday, Jan. 2. Here's a list of what's open and closed in Andover during the holiday weekend.
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Happening today:
Sports
6 pm: AHS boys hockey at Hingham
6 pm: AHS wrestling at Lawrence
6:30 pm: AHS boys and girls indoor track vs. Central Catholic (Reggie Lewis Center)
7 pm: AHS girls gymnastics at Haverholl
7:10 pm: AHS girls hockey vs. Westford Academy (Breakaway Ice Center)
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Important note for Andover News readers
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, Andover News will become a paid subscriber service. Non-subscribers will still have access to our daily newsletter and much of our content, but exclusive content, including our meeting coverage and original reporting, will live behind a paywall.
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We’re doing this to cover our costs and to make sure we can continue to grow and provide the same level of coverage of all things Andover. We’ll also be using $1 from each subscription to provide complimentary subscriptions to Andover nonprofits and residents who are facing financial hardship.
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The subscription rate will be $7 per month, but you can lock in a reduced rate if you sign up by Dec. 31:
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- One-month subscription for $5: save $2
- Three-month subscription for $15: save $6
- Six-month subscription for $30: save $12
- One-year subscription for $60: save $24
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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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