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Here's our recap of the top stories covered by Andover News for the week that just ended:
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Top Stories
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Quincy Man Dead After Highway Standoff In Andover
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Massachusetts State Police spotted Anthony Miele, 49, of Quincy, driving a BMW that was linked to at least two bank robberies on the South Shore.
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Tech Company Moves, Brings More Than 300 Jobs To Andover
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About 75 percent of Alert Innovation's 450 employees will work at its new headquarters on Dascomb Road in Andover.
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Merrimack River Sewage Dump Prompts Warning
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The sewage overflows in 3 Merrimack Valley cities increase "health risks from bacteria and other pollutants associated with urban stormwater runoff and discharges of untreated and partially treated wastewater," the Newburyport Health Department, which is testing water near the mouth of the river, said in a statement.
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Government Notebook
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Proposed State Budget Increases Andover Local Aid By 5.6%, School Aid By 2.8%
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The state budget, which still needs to be signed by Gov. Charlie Baker, also includes a 2.8 percent increase in Chapter 70 funding for Andover Public Schools.
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38 Candidates Later, Andover Youth Services Has New Director
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Tony Serio, 34, will replace Bill Fahey, who was fired last May for "misconduct." Fahey is suing the town and Andover Town Manager Andrew Flanagan for wrongful termination
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Select Board Reappoints 3 Members To ZBA
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A two-member subcommittee made up of Christian Huntress and Melissa Danisch interviewed all five candidates and recommended the reappointment of the incumbent ZBA members to the full Andover Select Board.
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Adnover's First Heat Wave of 2022
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Andover Extends Cooling Center Hours Through Weekend
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Thursday's rain isn't going to help cool things off in Andover, so the town has extended the Robb Center's hours so it can continue to serve as a cooling center.
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West El PTO Hosting Events To Welcome Incoming Kindergartners
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The West Elementary School PTO has set dates for several events to welcome kids who will be starting kindergarten this fall.
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Deadline Looming For Middle, High School Bus Passes
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The deadline for Andover Public Schools' families with students in grades 6-12 to request a 2022-23 bus pass is Friday, July 29.
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Around Town
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Andover Animal Control Gives Name To Bear, Warning To Residents
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The black bear wandering through Merrimack Valley towns was nicknamed 'Sunshine' by the child of an Andover police ieutenant.
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Andover Little Leaguers Drop Sectional Opener To Defending State Champs
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The Andover Little League Under 12 team is back on the field Thursday to face Gloucester and will round out group play in the tournament when it faces Reading on Friday. The top two teams in group play for the Section 4 Championship on Saturday at 2:30.
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Andover Police Swears In Three New Officers
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The Andover Police Department swore in Jessica Moses, Jacob Marshall and Liam Murphy as new officers at a ceremony at town hall earlier this month.
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Andover Hotel's Renovation Could Be A Boon For Local Charities
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The Courtyard Boston-Andover at 10 Campanelli Drive will undergo an extensive renovation beginning next month, and that could be good news for local charities looking for mattresses, box springs, sleeper sofas, televisions and desk chairs.
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