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Judge Dismisses $25M Harassment Lawsuit Vs. APS

David Howard accused the district of “intentional infliction of emotional harm” and violating his rights under the U.S. Constitution, the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act, and federal law.
Judge Dismisses $25M Harassment Lawsuit Vs. APS

A.M. Briefing

Things to know today
  1. If you missed Thursday's candidates' forum for the upcoming Town election, you can read an AI-generated transcript courtesy of Andover News.
  2. Andover-based LYF Architects was recently featured in Business View Magazine. The feature was based on an interview with Mark Yanowitz, principal of LYF.
  3. The Town is accepting nominations for the Virginia Cole Award, which is presented at annual town meeting and recognizes a resident who has made outstanding, long-term contributions to the community in a volunteer, appointed, or elected role (more info).
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Opinion: Candidates' Photo With Union Shows Conflict Of Interest

Opinion: Candidates' Photo With Union Shows Conflict Of Interest
"Andover students and taxpayers deserve to be represented in budget decisions and contract negotiations by school committee members who are not beholden to a special interest group."

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Select Board Candidates Forum At-A-Glance

We've highlighted key answers and moments by the four candidates running for two open seats on the select board at Thursday's Andover Service Club Candidates' forum.

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Select Board Candidates Forum At-A-Glance

Opinion: 'Kevin Coffey Is Listening'

Opinion: 'Kevin Coffey Is Listening'
"It’s time to break the insular echo chamber and elect a candidate like Kevin who is open to hearing various and opposing opinions to build consensus."

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This Week In Andover, March 17-24

Here’s the Andover News weekly rundown of government meetings, events and activities happening in Andover.

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This Week In Andover, March 17-24

Happening today:



    Government & Community Meetings
    6 pm: Board of Health
    7 pm: Select Board

    At Memorial Hall Library
    All Day: Tiny Art Kits Available
    10:30 am: Morning Book Discussion Group
    3 pm: Teen Weekly Activity: Try out Hand Lettering
    6 pm: Fiber Arts Club
    7 pm: English At Large Conversation Group
    7 pm: Beaded Safety Pin Bracelets
    (See the library events page for more details)

    At The Robb Center
    9 am: Quilting
    10 am: Walmart Shopping Trip
    12 pm: Noontime dance
    1 pm: Matinee
    1 pm: Short Stories
    1 pm: Hand & Foot
    1 pm: Ping-Pong
    1:30 pm: Caregiver Support Group
    (see the Robb Center newsletter for more info)

    Sports:
    No games scheduled.
    (See Andover Athletics info page for more details)

    Happening tomorrow:

    Election
    6 pm: Andover/North Andover League of Women Voters candidate’s forum

    Government & Community Meetings
    8:15 am: South School Council
    6:30pm: Complete Streets Public Meeting
    7 pm: Planning Board
    7 pm: Conservation Commission

    Arts
    11 am: Addison Gallery Tour – Laying the Foundation: The Addison’s Core Collection

    Virtual Events
    2 pm: Q & A with Judge Thomas Drechsler
    7 pm: Book Recs with Bookstagrammer Jody Blanchette

    At Memorial Hall Library
    No events scheduled.
    (See the library events page for more details)

    At the Robb Center
    8:30 am: Men’s Breakfast
    9 am: Comfort Critters
    10 am: Tech Help
    10 am: Target Shopping Trip
    1 pm: Social Bridge
    1 pm: Mah Jong
    1:30 pm: Probate and Family Court Presentation
    (see the Robb Center newsletter for more info)

    Sports
    No games scheduled.
    (See Andover Athletics info page for more details)

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