Good morning, Andover! Here's your daily rundown of everything happening in town for Wednesday, Aug. 16, courtesy of Andover News.

Today's Top Story

LaRosa's Owners Planning New Restaurant In Former Smythe & Dove Space

The restaurant is taking over the space Smythe & Dove vacated when it abruptly closed earlier this year.
LaRosa's Owners Planning New Restaurant In Former Smythe & Dove Space
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A.M. Briefing

1 Thing To Know Today
  1. I'm prepping coverage of the 5th anniversary of the Merrimack Valley gas explosions on Sept. 13. If you want to share memories or comment on the lasting impact on Andover, tell me your story.
Weather
Rain lingering in the morning, giving way to overcast skies in the afternoon. High of 72. Cloudy tonight, low of 62.
Check the latest Andover forecast.

- Compiled by Dave Copeland

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    Happening today:



      Government
      7 pm: Haggetts Pond Rail Trail Public Forum

      Youth Services
      3:30 pm: Summer Block Party!

      Virtual Events
      9:30 am: 50+Job Seekers Networking Group- morning session

      At Memorial Hall Library
      7 pm: Cribbage Club

      At the Robb Center
      9:30 am: Morning Crafting
      9:30 am: Parler/Discute
      10:30 am: Write Stuff
      12:30 pm: Knit Wits
      2 pm: Bereavement Support Group
      (see the Robb Center newsletter for more info)

      Happening tomorrow:
      Arts
      6-8 pm: Downtown Andover Summer Music Series

      Youth Services
      4 pm: Open Gym – Middle School Basketball

      At the Robb Center
      10 am: DMC
      10 am: Scale Modeling
      10 am: Open Art
      10 am: Blood Pressure Clinic
      BEACH PARTY
      1 pm: Duplicate Bridge
      2 pm: Ping-Pong
      6:30 pm: Paint Night
      (see the Robb Center newsletter for more info)

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