Good morning, Andover! Here's your daily rundown of everything happening in town for Tuesday, Aug. 22, courtesy of Andover News.

Today's Top Story

Sigh-Of-Relief For Elm Square Pedestrians

Four months after a five-year-old girl was hit and killed while crossing the street, Andover unveiled the first of what are expected to be several pedestrian safety upgrades in Elm Square.
Sigh-Of-Relief For Elm Square Pedestrians
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A.M. Briefing

Things to know today:
  1. Bartlet and Barnard Streets are closed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and possibly tomorrow for paving (more info).
  2. The AHS Fall Sports Meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. this evening (more info).
Weather
Mostly sunny, high of 78. A few clouds at night, low of 53.
Check the latest Andover forecast.

- Compiled by Dave Copeland

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    Happening today:



      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)

      Sports
      12:45 pm: AHS golf tryout
      1 pm: AHS swimming/diving tryouts
      6 pm: AHS Fall Sports Meeting
      (more info)

      Happening tomorrow:
      Fundraisers
      6-8 pm: AHS girls’ volleyball ice cream fundraiser

      Virtual Events
      6 pm: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group- evening session
      7 pm: Hospice Care And Services

      At Memorial Hall Library
      10 am- 6 pm: Pop-Up Puzzle Sale

      At the Robb Center
      9:30 am: Morning Crafting
      9:30 am: Parler/Discute
      10:30 am: Write Stuff
      12:30 pm: Knit Wits
      1 pm: Healthy Eating
      (see the Robb Center newsletter for more info)

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