Good morning, Andover! Here's your daily rundown of everything happening in town for Saturday, Dec. 16 courtesy of Andover News.

Top Story:

Working Group Eyes Three Areas For New Housing Under MBTA Rules

The planning board will consider the group's recommendation and craft an article proposing zoning bylaw changes for consideration by annual town meeting in April.
Working Group Eyes Three Areas For New Housing Under MBTA Rules
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A.M. Briefing

    Things To Know Today
    1. Andover is looking for residents who are interested in filling vacant seats on several boards and committees (more info).
    2. Don't forget! Paid subscribers can access AI-generated government meeting transcripts. If you don't see the meeting you're looking for on the list, let me know and I'll add it.
    Weather
    • Today: Partly cloudy, high of 47. Becoming overcast overnight, low of 34.
    • Tomorrow: Occasional, afternoon showers. High of 51. Cloudy with showers at night, with the potential for heavy rainfall. Low of 48.
    • Monday: Heavy rains and heavy wind, high of 59. Clearing at night, low of 38.
    Check the latest Andover forecast

    A.M Briefing compiled by Dave Copeland

    More Local News:

    AHS Building Committee Votes To Dissolve

    AHS Building Committee Votes To Dissolve
    Special town meeting's rejection of the $451.5 million AHS project ended the committee's work.

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    Christmas 2023: What's Open, Closed In Andover

    Christmas falls on a Monday this year. Here's what's open and closed on the holiday.

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    Christmas 2023: What's Open, Closed In Andover

    Andover-Area Restaurants Open On Christmas 2023

    Andover-Area Restaurants Open On Christmas 2023
    If you don’t feel like cooking this Christmas, you have options in the Andover area.

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    Andover's Best Holiday Lights 2023: Map And Photos

    Check out photos of the best Christmas light displays in Andover, and plan your visit with our interactive map.

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    Andover's Best Holiday Lights 2023: Map And Photos

    Happening today:



      Virtual Events
      2 pm: The Boston Tea Party – 250 Years Later

      At Memorial Hall Library
      10:15 am: Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime
      2 pm: Family Dungeons & Dragons
      3:30 pm: Paws & Tales – Reading with Rufus the Therapy Dog!

      Sports
      7 am: AHS wrestling at tournament (Londonderry, NH)
      3:50 pm: Shrewsbury at AHS girls’ hockey (Breakaway Ice Center)
      7:15 pm: AHS boys’ hockey at Central Catholic (Salem Ice Center)
      (See Andover Athletics info page for more details).

      Happening tomorrow:
      Sports
      9:30 am: AHS boys’ and girls’ indoor track at Varsity Speed Classic (Reggie Lewis Center)
      (See Andover Athletics info page for more details).

      Happening Monday:
      Government & Community Meetings
      4:30 pm: Andover School Committee Executive Session
      6 pm: Board of Health
      7 pm: Conservation Commission

      Schools
      6 pm: GLTS Admissions Presentation

      At Memorial Hall Library
      10:30 am: Morning Book Discussion Group
      3 pm: Teen Weekly Activity: Snowman String Art
      6 pm: Fiber Arts Club
      7 pm: DIY Snowglobes for Teens
      7 pm: English At Large Conversation Group Fall Session

      At the Robb Center
      9 am: Sunrise Singers
      9 am: Quilting Group
      9:30 am: Ask The Lawyer
      10 am: Walmart Shopping Trip
      12 pm: Noon Time Dance
      1 pm: Matinee
      1 pm: Ping-Pong
      1:30 pm: Caregiver Support Group
      (see the Robb Center newsletter for more info)


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