Good morning, Andover! Here's your daily rundown of everything happening in town for Wednesday, April 5, courtesy of Andover News.
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A.M. Briefing

Two Things To Know Today

  1. Andover's annual Town Meeting is just 26 days away. You can view the warrant and learn more about Town Meeting, which opens on May 1.
  2. Andover ELPAC (English Learner Parent Advisory Council), a voluntary, non-profit organization which supports the academic success of all current and former English Learners and promotes cultural diversity in Andover, is looking for help with leadership and succession planning. For more information, contact Limor Soen at Elpacandover@gmail.com and/or attend the group's next meeting on Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the School Committee Room at Town Offices.

Sports

Rachel Chen, Mia Thomas, and Sonika Chaudhary won their singles matches as AHS girls' tennis opened the 2023 season with a 5-0 win over Tewksbury at home.

Compiled from the Boston Globe, AHS Athletics and other media reports.

Weather: Just Ducky

Cloudy this morning, showers this afternoon. High of 43. Overcast tonight, 50% chance of rain. Low of 38.

Check here for the latest Andover forecast.

Pick of the Day

Legomania, 5- 6 p.m. at Memorial Hall Library
Kids 5 and up can listen to a story from Miss Kate on the theme of the day, then free build with legos. Each child will have a chance to present their creation to the group. Completed projects will be displayed in the Children's room (registration required).

See the events listing at the bottom of this email for more things to do in Andover today and tomorrow.

- Compiled by Dave Copeland

Today's Top Stories

Meet The Andover Residents Running The 2023 Boston Marathon

More than 40 Andover residents ranging in age from 19 to 69 are registered to run the 127th B.A.A. Boston Marathon on April 17.
Meet The Andover Residents Running The 2023 Boston Marathon

Andover Police Log, March 29-April 4

Andover Police Log, March 29-April 4
Suspected prostitution, kids shooting fireworks at geese, and a driver who drove off the road after spilling coffee on themselves were among the calls Andover police responded to this week.

Meet The New Robb Center Chef: Snapshot

Snapshot is a new Andover News feature where we profile people doing interesting things in town with a short Q&A interview.
Meet The New Robb Center Chef: Snapshot

Happening today:



    Government
    3 pm: Andover School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee – Executive Session
    7 pm: BallardVale Historic District Commission

    At Memorial Hall Library
    9:30 am: Toddler Tales
    10:15 am: Wiggle Words
    11 am: Little Listeners
    3:30 pm: VEX Robotics Team Showcase
    5 pm: Legomania
    7 pm: Nonfiction Book Group

    At the Robb Center
    9 am: Mobile Food Pantry
    9:30 am: Morning Crafting
    9:30 am: Parler/Discute
    10:30 am: Write Stuff
    12:30 pm: Knit Wits
    1:30 pm: Vinegar Class
    5-7 pm: Andover High School Art Show
    (see the Robb Center newsletter for more info)

    Virtual Programs
    9:30 am: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group- morning session
    7 pm: Lifecycle of Seeds

    Sports
    4 pm: AHS boys’ and girls’ track at Haverhill

    Happening tomorrow:
    Government
    8:15 am: Andover High School Building Committee
    6:30 pm: Zoning Board of Appeals
    7 pm: Andover School Committee

    At Memorial Hall Library

    9:30 am: Wiggle Words
    10:15 am: Toddler Tales
    3:30 pm: Dungeons and Dragons for Teens (HS group)
    5 pm: Pokemon Club

    At the Robb Center
    10 am: Scale Modeling
    10 am: Open Art
    10 am: Blood Pressure Clinic
    1 pm: Duplicate Bridge
    1:30 pm: Parkinson’s Support Group
    2 pm: Ping Pong
    6:30 pm: Peking and the Mystics
    (see the Robb Center newsletter for more info)

    Virtual Events
    7 pm: Aftermath: Fast Fashion and Textile Waste

    Sports
    4 pm: Central Catholic at AHS boys’ tennis
    4:30 pm: AHS girls’ tennis at North Andover
    5 pm: AHS boys’ volleyball at Dracut

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