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Good morning, Andover. Here's your daily rundown of everything happening in town for Tuesday, May 16, courtesy of Andover News.
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Today's Top Story
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State Looking At Elm Square Safety 'As Soon As Possible'
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State legislators representing Andover asked MassDOT to "focus resources on improving pedestrian safety at the intersection."
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A.M. Briefing
Four Things To Know Today
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- Thank you. Andover News readers raised $3,040 following last week's crash that killed 5-year-old Sidney Olson. At the request of Sidney's family, the money raised will be donated to set up a scholarship fund at the SHED Children's Campus. The Andover News GoFundMe campaign is now closed, but you can still donate through the school's scholarship-specific Website.
- There is a fire watch in effect for all of southern New England, including Andover, through Wednesday evening.
- Andover was named 2023 Public Water System (PWS) award winner for the Northeast Region. Awards are given to PWS’ demonstrating outstanding performance in each of the Commonwealth’s four regulatory regions (read more).
- Voting in the 2023 Andover News Readers' Choice Awards closes May 31. Vote today!
- Friday: AHS softball crushed Lawrence, 40-1....AHS boys lacrosse were 16-6 winners over Central Catholic....AHS gils' tennis beat Haverhill 5-0, while the boys blanked Tewksbury, 5-0...AHS boys' volleyball defeated Lawrence, 3-0.
- Saturday: AHS baseball topped Billerica, 2-1.
- Sunday: No games.
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Gusty winds and dry conditions will present a fire danger through Wednesday evening. Today, look for a mix of sun and clouds, with a high of 81. There is a 50% chance of rain showers this evening, giving way to overcast skies. Low of 36.
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- Compiled by Dave Copeland
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More local coverage on Andover News:
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New Cafe Opens In Ballardvale
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The business opened earlier this month in the space formerly occupied by the Ballardvale Cafe, which closed last year.
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Townsman Building Being Converted To Apartments
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The Townsman closed its Andover office in March 2020, when its staff began working remotely at the start of the pandemic.
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Teen Fighting For Life After Andover Crash
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Massachusetts State Police believe the man was speeding when he crashed into the back of a tractor trailer.
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Happening today:
At the Robb Center
9:30 am: Morning Crafting
9:30 am: Parler/Discute
10:30 am: Write Stuff
12:30 pm: Knit Wits
1 pm: Healthy Eating
1:30 pm: YMCA
2 pm: Bereavement Support Group
(see the Robb Center newsletter for more info)
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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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