Good morning, Andover! Here's your daily rundown of everything happening in town for Tuesday, Aug. 8, courtesy of Andover News.

Today's Top Story

Andover House Where Man Killed Family, Self Under Agreement

The Porter Road home was on the market for 22 days before going under agreement.
Andover House Where Man Killed Family, Self Under Agreement
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A.M. Briefing

One Things To Know Today
  1. Lowell Street water service will be shut down Wednesday between Chandler Circle and Canterbury Street, as well as the Wood Estate at 276 North Main Street (map) for water main work. The water shutdown will last from approximately 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Drivers can expect delays and possible detours between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. (more info).
Weather
Thunderstorms with gusty winds likely. High of 80. Partly cloudy tonight, low of 64.
Check the latest Andover forecast.

- Compiled by Dave Copeland

More Local Coverage:



    MassDOT Report Includes 88 Elm Square Safety Recommendations

    MassDOT recommended adding 'No Turn on Red' restrictions to the intersection, and changing signals to stop traffic in all directions when walk signals are lit as short-term fixes to improve Elm Square safety.

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    MassDOT Report Includes 88 Elm Square Safety Recommendations

    Andover Fire, Police Help Deliver Baby

    Andover Fire, Police Help Deliver Baby
    Andover Fire Rescue and police arrived at an Andover home just in time to welcome Andover's newest resident Monday morning.

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    Andover Restaurant Reopens After Renovation

    Town Market Andover, which had been operating as a café with breakfast and lunch options, opened in 2015.

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    Andover Restaurant Reopens After Renovation

    State Budget Had A Surprise For School District

    State Budget Had A Surprise For School District
    Andover Public Schools were not aware of an earmark for the district in the state budget passed Monday.

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    Happening today:



      Government
      6:30 pm: Design Review Board

      Youth Services
      4 pm: Open Gym – Middle School Basketball

      Virtual Events
      7 pm: White House by the Sea -The Kennedys at Hyannis Port

      At Memorial Hall Library
      9:30 am: Wiggle Words
      10:15 am: Toddler Tales
      3:30 pm: Gaming Club
      6 pm: Sewcial Club

      At the Robb Center
      9 am: Comfort Critters
      10 am: Tech Help
      1 pm: Mah Jong
      1 pm: Social Bridge
      1:30 pm: Arm Chair Travel
      (see the Robb Center newsletter for more info)

      Happening tomorrow:
      Government
      9 am: Andover High School Building Committee – Saugus HS Site Visit
      3 pm: School Committee Executive Session
      6:30 pm: Design Review Board
      6:30 pm: Preservation Commission
      7 pm: Finance Committee
      7:30 pm: Planning Board

      Arts
      7:30 pm: The Ecstatic and the Divine: Music from Convents

      Youth Services
      3:30 pm: Summer Block Party!

      Virtual Events
      6 pm: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group- evening session
      7 pm: Critique Group

      At Memorial Hall Library
      9:30 am: Wiggle Words
      10:15 am: Little Listeners
      3 pm: Sculpey Clay Pens
      3:30 pm: Creative Writing
      7 pm: Nonfiction Book Group

      At the Robb Center
      9 am: Mobile Food Pantry
      9:30 am: Morning Crafting
      9:30 am: Parler/Discute
      10:30 am: Write Stuff
      12:30 pm: Knit Wits
      1:30 pm: Planning For Medicare
      (see the Robb Center newsletter for more info)

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