Good morning, Andover! Here's your daily rundown of everything happening in town for Saturday, Aug. 26, courtesy of Andover News.

Today's Top Story

Search Finds Shells, Gun Sight, But No Suspects

"They didn’t really find anybody,” Andover Police Lt. Edward Guy said of Wednesday's three-hour search.
Search Finds Shells, Gun Sight, But No Suspects
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A.M. Briefing

Things To Know Today
  1. Andover Animal Control will host a "New England Birds of Prey" presentation on Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. The event is free, but you must register in advance as seats are limited.
  2. Fire-flow testing at Phillips Academy at 8 a.m. today. Surrounding neighborhoods may see water discoloration (more info).
  3. All of Barnard Street, Bartlet Street between Chestnut and Park Streets, and Parking Lot 1 directly behind Old Town Hall on Main Street will be closed for paving from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Monday. Drives should expect detours and delays (more info).
Weather
  • Today: Cloudy, slight chance of rain showers.Clearing tonight, low of 61.
  • Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy, high of 73, slight chance of rain showers. Clearing at night, low of 57.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny with intervals of clouds, high of 74. Becoming cloudy overnight, low of 57.
Check the latest Andover forecast.

- Compiled by Dave Copeland

More Local Coverage:



    Date Set For High School Project Quad-Board Meeting

    Date Set For High School Project Quad-Board Meeting
    The quad-board meeting is a precursor to a special town meeting that stands as the first major test for the project and its preliminary cost estimate of $480.9 million.

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    Fahey Trial Date Pushed Back A 2nd Time

    It was the second delay the sides have requested since April.

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    Fahey Trial Date Pushed Back A 2nd Time

    Police Search For Suspect With Gun After Breaking Up Party

    Police Search For Suspect With Gun After Breaking Up Party
    Andover News has transcribed key police scanner transmissions from Wednesday night's search.

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    2023-24 Andover Back-To-School Guide

    Key dates and information for parents and students heading back to Andover Public Schools on Aug. 30.

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    2023-24 Andover Back-To-School Guide

    Happening today:



      Community
      9 am- 1pm: Andover Farmers Market

      Youth Services
      12 pm: Open Gym – High School Basketball

      Happening tomorrow:
      Community
      10 am-1 pm: North Andover Farmers Market

      Happening Monday:
      Memorial Hall Library
      3 pm: Teen Weekly Activity: Back to School Vision Boards

      Virtual Events
      7 pm: An Evening with Authors Lisa Jackson & Nancy Bush

      At the Robb Center
      9 am: Sunrise Singers
      9 am: Quilting Group
      1 pm: Matinee
      1 pm: Hand and Foot
      1 pm: Ping-Pong
      1 pm: Fix-It Shop
      (see the Robb Center newsletter for more info)

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