Good morning, Andover! Here's your daily rundown of everything happening in town for Tuesday, Feb. 28, courtesy of Andover News.
Above: The undefeated Andover High School girls' basketball team (shown after winning last week's Comcast Tournament in Woburn) was seeded first in the MIAA Division I state tournament and will play the winner of Wednesday's first-round game between Acton-Boxborough and King Phillip Regional in the round of 32. A date for the game has not been set (Friends of Lady Warriors Basketball/Facebook).

A.M. Briefing

Three Things To Know Today:

  1. Andover Public Schools are closed today (more cancellations, closures and delays).
  2. Today is the last day to register for dog license with the Town of Andover without late fees.
  3. APS may have been on vacation last week, but there was no rest for workers at the West El construction project. Check out the latest time-lapse video of the work.

Weather: 1-3 Inches Of Additional Snow This Morning

A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. tonight, although Andover and other parts of Massachusetts seem to have gotten less snow than originally predicted in the overnight hours. Look for an additional 1-3 inches of snow this morning, which could impact both the morning and evening commutes. High of 36. A few lingering snow showers before midnight, followed by clearing skies. Low of 29. Warmer tomorrow, with a high of 44 (more coverage).

Check here for the latest Andover forecast.

- Compiled by Dave Copeland

Today's Top Stories

Merrimack Valley Ferry Service Takes Shape

Merrimack Valley Transit received a $4.2 million federal grant to develop a seasonal, commuter ferry service between key points along the Merrimack River.

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Merrimack Valley Ferry Service Takes Shape

Storm Watch: Latest On Snow In Andover

Andover and most other areas of eastern Massachusetts are under a winter weather advisory until 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

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Latest Model Shows 4-8" Of Snow In Andover

Happening today:

Government
2:30 pm: Andover School Committee Executive Session
7 pm: Conservation Commission
7:30 pm: Planning Board

At Memorial Hall Library
9:30 am: Wiggle Words
10:15 am: Toddler Tales
11 am: Little Listeners
5:45 pm: Make-It Take-It
7 pm: Fish On! Andover with Spencer Belson – Wild Trout Close to Home
7:30 pm: Great Books Discussion Group
At the Robb Center
9 am: Comfort Critters
9 am: Brown Bag
10 am: Tech Help Chicken Broccoli
1 pm: Mah Jongg
1 pm: Social Bridge
1:30 pm: The History and Technology of Lighthouses
(see the Robb Center newsletter for more info)

Sports
TBD: AHS boys’ and girls’ skiing vs. TBA (Berkshire East Ski Area)

Happening Tomorrow:
Deadline to register for dog license without late fees
Government
3:30 pm: Andover School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee Executive Session
6:30 pm: Andover MBTA Community Conversation
7 pm: BallardVale Historic District Commission
At Memorial Hall Library
9:30 am: Wiggle Words
10:15 am: Toddler Tales
11 am: Little Listeners
7 pm: Nonfiction Book Group

At the Robb Center
9:30 am: Morning Crafting
9:30 am: Parler/ Discute
10:30 am: Write Stuff Stufed
12:30 pm: Knit Wits
(See the Robb Center's March Newsletter for more information)

Virtual Events
9:30 am: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group- morning session
12 pm: ‘Olmsted’s Life & Legacy’ – Presented by Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site

Sports
TBD: AHS girls' basketball vs. winner of Acton-Boxborough-King Phillip first round game
7:10 pm: Wellesley at AHS girls' hockey (Breakaway Ice Center)
8 pm: AHS boys hockey at Franklin

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