Grab the umbrella, Andover. Here's your daily rundown of everything happening in town for Saturday, May 20, courtesy of Andover News.

Today's Top Story

Andover Repainting Street Lines After Fatal Crash

Last week's crash has brought renewed pressure on Andover officials to address long-standing safety concerns in Elm Square.

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Andover Repainting Street Lines After Fatal Crash
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A.M. Briefing

Four Things To Know Today
  1. It's Clown Town time! The event opens tonight and runs through Saturday.
  2. The Town Office and School Administration Building parking lots are closed today for Clown Town. Alternative parking is available in municipal lots at Chestnut Court and 89 Main Street. Limited temporary parking spots will remain open in front of Town Offices.
  3. Today's fire flow testing is at 43 River Road, beginning at 8:00 a.a. Water may be discolored for a time on River Road, North Street, Federal Street and in the surrounding areas (more info).
  4. I'm looking for four or more people who would like to join an Andover News publisher's advisory panel (it's a working title). The group would meet informally about once a month starting this summer to discuss ways to reach my mission of providing quality, local news to Andover residents. While I'm looking for people who understand the importance of local news coverage, you do not necessarily need a background in journalism: I'd actually prefer people from a wide range of backgrounds who can offer ideas and advice on small business start-ups, finance, promotion, government, Web design, social media, legal issues and more. If interested, send me an email outlining your background and why you're interested in joining.
Sports: Thursday's Scores
  • Nik Narina and Nate Gellma won singles matches 6-0, 6-0 to beat North Andover 5-0.
  • AHS softball topped Haverhill, 10-4.
  • AHS girls' tennis beat North Reading, 5-0 to improve to 13-2.
  • Billerica scored with 25 seconds left to beat AHS boys' lacrosse 11-10.
  • Billerica spoiled AHS girls' lacrosse's senior night with an 11-8 win..
Results compiled from Boston Globe, AHS Athletics and other media reports.

Weather: Much-Needed Rain On The Way
  • Today: Up to an inch of rain today through tonight, high of 64, low of 55.
  • Tomorrow: Partly cloudy, warmer, with a high of 74. Partly cloudy at night, low of 52.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, high of 64. Clear at night, low of 41.
Check the latest Andover forecast.

- Compiled by Dave Copeland

More local coverage on Andover News:

Three Towns Fight Harold Parker Brush Fire

Three Towns Fighting Harold Parker Brush Fire
Andover Fire Rescue was assisted by firefighters from North Reading and Middleton to fight the fire, which was described as extensive.

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WATCH: AHS Alum Sings Anthem At Yankee Stadium

An Andover woman kicked off NYU's commencement in the Bronx.

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WATCH: AHS Alum Sings Anthem At Yankee Stadium

Clown Town 2023 Is 70th Year For Fundraiser

Clown Town 2023 Is 70th Year For Fundraiser
Here's everything you need to know if you're heading to Clown Town 2023 in Andover.

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Happening today:



    Armed Forces Day

    Charity Events
    9 a-12 pm: AHS band bottle drive at West Middle School
    10 am-8:30 pm: Clown Town

    Outdoors
    11 am: Guided Cemetery History Walk

    At Memorial Hall Library
    10 am: Saturday Stories
    2 pm: Saturday Science

    Sports
    10 am: TBA at AHS boys’ and girls’ track
    11 am: Newton North at AHS boys baseball
    11:30 am: AHS girls’ lacrosse at North Andover
    7:15 pm: AHS softball at Triton Regional
    (see AHS Athletic for schedule changes, locations and more info)

    Happening Monday:
    Arts
    10 am- 6 pm: Andover Art Walk
    7 pm: AHS Orchestra Concert

    Youth Services
    3:30 pm: Music Mondays – Jam Session

    Memorial Hall Library
    10 am: Meet-Up Monday
    10:30 am: Morning Book Discussion Group
    3 pm: Teen Weekly Activity: Pom Pom Palooza

    At the Robb Center
    9 am: Sunrise Singers
    9 am: Quilting Group
    1 pm: Fix-It Shop
    1 pm: Ping-Pong
    2 pm: A Cup of Tea
    (see the Robb Center newsletter for more info)

    Sports
    4 pm: Lexington at AHS boys’ tennis
    4:30 pm: AHS girls’ tennis at Chelmsford
    5 pm: North Andover at AHS boys’ volleyball
    5:30 pm: AHS girls’ lacrosse at Burlington
    6 pm: AHS softball at Wilmington
    (see AHS Athletic for schedule changes, locations and more info)

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