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Good morning, Andover! It's Monday, Dec. 26. Today's newsletter is a bit different, given that the holiday weekend is what we call a "slow news weekend." For today's newsletter, Andover News is re-posting the 10 stories that were most popular with our readers this year.
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We'll be back with our regular coverage tomorrow.
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A.M. Briefing
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- Trash and recycling collection is on a regular schedule this week, but most government offices are closed today for the observed holiday
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- Compiled by Dave Copeland
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The Most Popular Stories Of 2022
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Keep in mind, we didn't launch until June 18, 2022, so this list is by no means a comprehensive look at everything that happened in Andover in 2022.
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1. Marvel Movie Filming In Andover
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Add Andover to the list of Massachusetts locations being used in a three-month shoot for Sony's "Madame Web" staring Dakota Johnson and Adam Scott.
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2. What We Know About The New Restaurant Coming To Downtown Andover
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Brooksy's Pizza is taking over the space at 90 Main Street that was previously occupied by Bertucci's, which closed is Andover location earlier this year.
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3. Fire Damages Three Restaurants In Andover
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An early morning fire in Andover damaged the Essex Street building that houses 15sx, Daxi Greek Cafe and Sauce Wings and Burgers.
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4. Andover Adopts Town-Wide 25 MPH Speed Limit
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Andover police will not begin handing out tickets for several months, and will spend the next few months educating drivers about the new speed limits.
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5. Chelmsford Union Chief: Flanagan Broke Law
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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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6. Andover Attorney's Case Will Probe Limits Of Online Defamation Law
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An Andover attorney is representing a Methuen man who says a Somerville restaurant's response to his online review has caused "significant reputational harm."
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7. Jay Leno Hangs Out In Andover
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You weren't imagining it: that guy with the familiar mop of white hair, the pronounced jawline and the Canadian tuxedo hanging out downtown on Saturday was Andover native Jay Leno.
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8. State Sen. Finegold Backs Out Of Televised Debate
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Haverhill Community Television and Republican state senate candidate Salvatore Defranco say Sen. Barry Finegold (D-Andover) abruptly backed out of a Nov. 3 debate the two sides had agreed to earlier this week.
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9. Andover Couple Accuses Eagle-Tribune Of Libel, Negligence In Lawsuit
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An Andover doctor and his wife filed a lawsuit in Essex Superior Court Friday, accusing the Eagle-Tribune of falsely reporting his medical license had been suspended.
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10. Special Town Meeting OKs Tax Hike, Funds Shift For West El Budget Overrun
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The most expensive public elementary school construction project in Massachusetts history got more expensive at Andover Special Town Meeting Thursday.
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Happening today:
Holiday observed. Trash collection on regular schedule, Memorial Hall Library and most other government offices closed.
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Sports
10 am: AHS wrestling tournament at Lowell
2:30 pm: AHS girls basketball vs. Haverhill at Merrimack College
3:15 pm: AHS boys basketball vs. Methuen at Merrimack College
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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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