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Good morning, Andover! Here's your daily rundown of everything happening in town for Wednesday, Nov. 29, courtesy of Andover News.
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Today's Top Story:
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Select Board Eyes 5% Property Tax Hike
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If the select board adopts the same shift as the current fiscal year, residential property taxpayers would see an average increase of 5.2 percent in the annual tax bills, down from 5.9 this year. Commercial and industrial tax bills would rise 4.7 and 9 percent, respectively.
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A.M. Briefing
- The Town of Andover is now accepting applications for its participatory capital budgeting program, where residents can suggest projects and programs from an $80,000 pool. Deadline to apply is Jan. 14 (more info).
- Some Downtown parking lots and streets will be closed today for line-striping (map and more info).
- There will be one more day of water main shutdowns on Gould Road today (more info).
- While our annual subscription is still the best deal, I understand many readers want to try us out before committing to six months or a year. You can now subscribe monthly for $10 per.
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Intervals of clouds and sun, high of 37. A few clouds tonight, low of 24.
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- A.M Briefing compiled by Dave Copeland
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More Local News:
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Ruling Outlines Misconduct Of Ex-Youth Services Director
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A court ruling revealed details about Fahey's firing the Town had declined to disclose under the Massachusetts Public Records Law.
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School Projects, Guns, Police Cruisers In Recommended Capital Improvement Budget
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The budget is down from the current fiscal year's $24.5 million, when the budget included a new, $600,000 turf field at Bancroft Elementary School and replacement of fire and DPW vehicles.
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Andover Police Log, Nov. 21-27
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Among the calls that kept Andover police busy last week: A cardboard box "creating a terrible smell, a student making threats, and two arrests.
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Select Board Eyes 5% Property Tax Hike
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If the select board adopts the same shift as the current fiscal year, residential property taxpayers would see an average increase of 5.2 percent in the annual tax bills, down from 5.9 this year. Commercial and industrial tax bills would rise 4.7 and 9 percent, respectively.
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Neighbor News: Andover Resident Qualifies for 2024 Olympics
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More neighbor news: Food Hub serves 250 | Legion recognizes AHS senior
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Opinion: Special Town Meeting Sent Clear Message
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"Our legislative body also sent a very clear message: the current town leadership is out of touch and needs to change."
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Send us your news tips: Know about a person or group doing something interesting in Andover? An issue we should be covering? Have a press release for us to consider? Submit a news tip today!
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Thanks for reading. See you soon!
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