Stay dry today, Andover! Here's your daily rundown of everything happening in town for Monday, Dec. 11, courtesy of Andover News.

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50-Foot-Tall Santa Attacks Andover

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A.M. Briefing

    Things To Know Today
    1. All of Essex County, including Andover, is under a flood watch through 7 p.m. tonight (more info).
    2. Don't have time to check out all of Andover's holiday light displays? Take our one-minute video tour of the highlights. And don't forget the Andover News interactive map of this year's holiday lights.
    Sports
    • Boys' swimming kicked off the AHS winter sports season with a 91-65 win over Central Catholic Friday. Luke Suh took first in the 200 freestyle and 100 butterfly, while Ivan Giles won the 100 breast stroke and the 200 IM.
    • AHS girls' basketball suffered its first loss since March 20, 2022. The defending Division I state champs fell 61-28 to defending Division 3 state champs St. Mary's in the first round of the Mosakowski Tip-Off. AHS boys' basketball also struggled against St. Mary's in a non-league matchup, falling 67-59.
    Weather
    Up to half-inch rain this morning, followed by wind and sun this afternoon. High of 50. Temps will fall to 40 as the day progresses. Mostly clear tonight, low of 27.

      Check the latest Andover forecast

      - A.M Briefing compiled by Dave Copeland

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      Andover's Best Holiday Lights 2023: Map And Photos

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      This Week In Andover, Dec. 10-17

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

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      This Week In Andover, Dec. 10-17

      Happening today:



        Government & Community Meetings
        7 pm: Select Board

        Schools
        6 pm: GLTS Admissions Presentation

        At Memorial Hall Library
        3 pm: Teen Weekly Activity: Snowman String Art
        5 pm: Tween Advisory Board – Grades 4-5
        7 pm: English At Large Conversation Group Fall Session

        At the Robb Center
        9 am: Sunrise Singers
        10 am: Nonfiction Book Group
        10 am: Downtown Shopping Trip
        12 pm: Noon Time Dance
        1 pm: Fix-It Shop
        1 pm: Matinee
        1 pm: Ping-Pong
        1 pm: Hand and Foot
        (see the Robb Center newsletter for more info)

        Happening tomorrow:
        Government & Community Meetings
        8:30 am: Audit Committee
        6:30 pm: GLTS District School Committee
        6:30 pm: Preservation Commission
        7:30 pm: Planning Board

        At Memorial Hall Library
        10:30 am: Saturday Stories – Family Storytime
        2 pm: Nature Book Club – Ages 5-8

        Sports
        9 am: AHS wrestling vs. multiple schools (AHS Dunn Gym)
        9:30 am: AHS girls’ and boys’ track vs. TBA (Reggie Lewis Center)

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