Good morning, Andover! Here's your daily rundown of everything happening in town for Monday, Aug. 21, courtesy of Andover News.

Today's Top Story

After Floods, Town Looks For State, Federal Help

The Town offered advice for home and business owners who had property damage following this month's flooding.
After Floods, Town Looks For State, Federal Help
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A.M. Briefing

If your home or business was damaged in this month's flooding:

  • Report flooding damage to manager@andoverma.us.
  • Report claims to your insurance company.
  • Contact the Massachusetts Storms Clean Up Hotline by calling 617-207-5633 if you need help removing fallen trees, removing damaged drywall, flooring and appliances, tarping roofs or mitigating mold. Services are free, but the hotline closes Friday (more info).
1 thing to know today:
  1. Today is the first day the new "No Turn On Red" restrictions will be in place in Elm Square.
  2. Bartlet and Barnard Streets are closed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, tomorrow and possibly Wednesday for paving (more info).
Weather
Cloudy, high of 85. Same at night, low of 59.
Check the latest Andover forecast.

- Compiled by Dave Copeland

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    Happening today:



      Government
      7 pm: AHS Community Forum


      Memorial Hall Library
      10:30 am: Morning Book Discussion Group
      3 pm: Teen Weekly Activity: Cards for Home Delivery Patrons
      7 pm: Evolution of 19th Century Baseball

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

      Happening tomorrow:
      Youth Services
      4 pm: Open Gym – Middle School Basketball

      Virtual Events
      7 pm: Evening with FBI Special Agent Julia Cowley

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

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