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Welcome to the Sunday newsletter from Andover News. This email includes ICYMI: Andover Week In Review, recapping our top stories from the past week, and This Week In Andover, a listing of upcoming events in town.
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ICYMI: Top Story
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Seth Macfarlane Series Shoots In Andover
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It's the second time in less than a year Hollywood has come to Andover. “Madame Web," a Spider-Man spinoff starring Dakota Johnson and Adam Scott, built a set for the film's "4 Star Diner" on baseball fields near the West Andover fire station in August.
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15 From Andover Graduate From St. John's Prep
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St. John's Prep in Danvers bid farewell to 272 graduates at its commencement ceremony Saturday, including 15 students from Andover.
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MassDOT: Study Needed For Elm Square Fixes
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Andover can increase the amount of time walk signals are lit by simply notifying the state, but anything more -- including installing No Turn On Red signs and programming lights in all directions to remain red when walk lights are lit, -- will have to wait until MassDOT can review a completed Road Safety Audit.
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Only Two Elm Square Complaints In 5 Years Before Fatal Crash
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Andover only received two written complaints from residents about pedestrian safety in Elm Square between 2018 and May 9, the day 5-year-old Sidney Olson was hit and killed by a truck while crossing the street.
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Andover Police Log, May 17-23
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Among the recent calls that kept Andover police busy: A hit-and-run on a bicyclist, two missing person reports, and an unruly customer who was verbally trespassed.
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WATCH: Andover Police Officer Entertains Kids
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It was just another Friday night on Brookside Drive until Andover police officer Alex May showed up in his cruiser.
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Three Towns Fighting Harold Parker Brush Fire
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Andover Fire Rescue was being assisted by firefighters from North Reading to fight the fire, which was described as extensive.
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Memorial Day 2023: Events, Ceremonies In Andover
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There are plenty of opportunities to remember veterans and mark Memorial Day in Andover.
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Memorial Day 2023: What's Open, Closed In Andover
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Memorial Day is on Monday, May 29 this year. Here's a list of what's open and closed in Andover on the holiday.
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This Week In Andover, May 28-June 4
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Here’s the Andover News weekly rundown of government meetings, sporting events and activities happening in Andover. Send us details of your event for inclusion in the Andover News Calendar.
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This Week’s Listings
This is the last week of Andover’s spring curbside leaf collection. Yard waste bags or open barrels can be set out with trash and recycling on your scheduled pickup day (more info).
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Sports
TBD: AHS baseball vs. TBA (tournament at Peabody)
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MONDAY, MAY 29 – MEMORIAL DAY
Local, state and federal government offices: Closed.
Schools: Closed.
Memorial Hall Library: Closed.
Robb Center: Closed
Cormier Youth Center: Closed.
Mail: Post offices closed, no delivery.
Trash and recycling collection: Delayed one day (Monday on Tuesday, Tuesday on Wednesday, etc.)
More closings.
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Seasonal/Holidays
7:00 a.m. – West Parish Cemetery Observance
7:30 a.m. – St. Augustine Cemetery Observance
8:00 a.m. – Spring Grove Cemetery Observance
10 am: Memorial Day Parade
10:45 am (approximate): Memorial Day Ceremony
(More details on all Memorial Day events)
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Memorial Hall Library
Closed.
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At the Robb Center
Closed.
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TUESDAY, MAY 30
Monday trash collection
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 31
Tuesday trash collection
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At Memorial Hall Library
No listings.
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THURSDAY JUNE 1
Wednesday trash collection
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FRIDAY, JUNE 2
Andover Public Schools Early Release Day
Thursday trash collection
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At the Robb Center
8:30 am: French Group
9 am: Nature Walk
9:30 am: Hearing Aide
10 am: ACCC
1 pm: 45’s
1 pm: Social Bridge
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SATURDAY, JUNE 3
Friday trash collection
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