Good morning, Andover! Here's your daily rundown of everything happening in town for Wednesday, April 26, courtesy of Andover News.

Today's Top Story

New Pizza Place Opens In Andover

The new restaurant is taking over the space at 90 Main Street that was previously occupied by Bertucci’s, which closed is Andover location last year.

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New Pizza Place Opens In Andover
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A.M. Briefing

Four Things To Know Today
  1. If you missed last night's information session previewing Monday's Town Meeting, you can catch a repeat at the Robb Center at 9 a.m. tomorrow. Call 978-623-8320 for more info.
  2. Andover police posted a short video answering questions about the Andover's new, 25 MPH town-wide speed limits.
  3. You can wish Memorial Hall Library an happy 150th birthday by signing the digital card.
  4. A Town survey is collecting input on reusing Old Town Hall.
Sports: The Big 5-0
AHS girls tennis beat Lowell 5-0 on Monday. The Warriors (5-0) have not dropped a match this season, winning each contest 5-0...AHS baseball picked up a 6-0 win over Lawrence on Monday....Portsmouth topped AHS girls' lacrosse 20-8...AHS softball's game at Lawrence was postponed...AHS boys' volleyball were 3-1 winners at Billerica. Marco Gomez-Cabo had 31 assists, 7 aces, 6 kills, 5 digs, and 2 blocks for the 5-3 Warriors.

Results compiled from Boston Globe, AHS Athletics and other media reports.


Weather: Grab the Umbrella (Just In Case)
Mostly cloudy, high of 56, with a slight chance for a shower. Showers tonight, cloudy overnight. Low of 42.
Check here for the latest Andover forecast.

- Compiled by Dave Copeland

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Electronic Voting Could Cut Town Meeting Time By 20 Percent

Electronic voting was unanimously endorsed by the Andover Select Board, but officials are concerned the measure could fail over the same privacy concerns that led to two previous defeats.

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Electronic Voting Could Cut Town Meeting Time By 20 Percent

Andover Town Counsel Retiring

Andover Town Counsel Retiring
Tom Urbelis is stepping down as Andover's chief legal adviser after 33 years.

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Andover Neighbor Set To Add Cannabis Dispensaries

Andover Town Meeting adopted a permanent ban of marijuana establishments in 2018.

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Marijuana joint, close up

Cheat Sheet: Andover Annual Town Meeting 2023

Cheat Sheet: Andover Annual Town Meeting 2023
This cheat sheet has everything you need to know about Andover's 2023 Town Meeting, including background information, explainers on key warrant articles, details on how to participate, registration, parking and child care.

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Happening today:



    Government
    9 am: Coffee with a Planner (MBTA Communities Law discussion)
    12 pm: Merrimack Valley Planning Commission
    3 pm: Andover High School: School Council

    At Memorial Hall Library
    9 am-3pm: Spring Book Sale Setup
    9:30 am: Toddler Tales
    10:15 am: Wiggle Words
    11 am: Little Listeners
    4:30 pm: Video Game Club
    5:30-8 pm: Spring Book Sale (Preview Night)

    At the Robb Center
    9 am: Coffee with a Planner (MBTA Communities Law discussion)
    9:30 am: Morning Crafting
    9:30 am: Parler/Discute
    10:30 am: Write Stuff
    12:30 pm: Knit Wits
    (see the Robb Center newsletter for more info)

    Virtual Events
    12 pm: Explore The Salem Maritime National Historic Site
    6 pm: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group- evening session
    7 pm: Author Talk with Jason Gay

    Sports
    4 pm: Central Catholic at AHS baseball
    4 pm: AHS softball at North Andover
    4 pm: Lowell at AHS boys’ and girls’ track
    4:30 pm: North Andover at AHS boys’ tennis
    5 pm: AHS boys’ volleyball at Chelmsford

    Happening Tomorrow:
    Government
    7:50 am: Andover High School Building Committee
    9 am: Town Meeting Info Session At the Robb Center
    3:30 pm: Andover School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee – Executive Session

    Schools
    5 pm: Seventh Annual Andover High School Showcase
    Youth Services
    3:30 pm: Community Service Club – Lazarus House

    Talks
    6 pm: How To Calm Your Canine

    At Memorial Hall Library
    9:30 am: Wiggle Words
    10:15 am: Toddler Tales
    1-4:30 pm: Spring Book Sale
    3:30 pm: Dungeons and Dragons for Teens (MS group)
    5 pm: Pokemon Club

    At the Robb Center
    9 am: Town Meeting Info Session
    10 am: Scale Modeling
    10 am: Open Art
    10 am: Blood Pressure Clinic
    1 pm: Duplicate Bridge
    1:30 pm: Book Club
    4:30 pm: Volunteer Appreciation
    (see the Robb Center newsletter for more info)

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