TGIF, Andover! Here's your daily rundown of everything happening in town for Friday, Jan. 26 courtesy of Andover News.
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Judge Grants Protective Order For Witness In Fahey Case

The woman, identified only as MJ in court documents, was at the center of the Town's investigation that led to the former youth services director's firing.
Judge Grants Protective Order For Witness In Fahey Case

A.M. Briefing

Things to know today
  1. Today is an early release day for Andover Public Schools. Andover High and middle school students will be done for the day at 11:30 a.m. Elementary school kids head home at 12:15 p.m. (more info).
  2. APS is hosting an open house for prospective Shawsheen Preschool Program parents on March 8 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. (more info).
  3. Remember, I'm no longer publishing newsletters on Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy the weekend and I'll see you Monday.
  4. I'm resuming the Andover News Publisher's office hours! I'll be at Caffe Nero on Feb. 5 from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. to meet readers and discuss whatever topics you want to talk about (more info and RSVP on Facebook).
Sports
  • Nate Hemman score the game winner in overtime as AHS boys' hockey improved to 6-4-1 Wednesday with a 2-1 win over Central Catholic. Vinny D'Urso had 20 saves in the win over 20th-ranked CCHS.
  • AHS girls' hockey fell 2-0 to 18th-ranked Shrewsbury.
  • Chelmsford topped AHS wrestling 48-23.
Results compiled from Boston Globe, AHS Athletics and other media reports.

Weather
  • Today: Steady rain this morning, with showers this afternoon. Total accumulation of 1/4 inch, high of 37. Foggy, showers and a low of 33 tonight.
  • Tomorrow: Showers, wet snow, and fog. High of 37. Cloudy at night, low of 31.
  • Sunday: Watching a potential winter storm developing in the afternoon. High of 39. Low of 26 at night with an 80% chance of snow.
  • Monday: AM snow showers, high of 28. Accumulation less than an inch. Partly cloudy at night, cloudy overnight. Low of 13.
Check the latest Andover forecast

A.M. Briefing compiled by Dave Copeland

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Happening today:



    Andover Public Schools Early Release Day
    Government & Community Meetings
    None.

    At Memorial Hall Library
    3 pm: Super Smash Bros. for Tweens and Teens
    At the Robb Center
    8:30 am: French Group
    9:30 am: ESL
    10 am: Social Circle
    1 pm: 45s
    1 pm: Social Bridge
    2 pm: Tai Chi Fan Dance
    (see the Robb Center newsletter for more info)

    Sports
    3:30 pm: Chelmsford at AHS boys’ swimming (Greater Lawrence Tech)
    6 pm: AHS wrestling at Methuen
    7 pm: North Andover at AHS girls’ basketball
    (See Andover Athletics info page for more details)

    Happening tomorrow:

    At Memorial Hall Library
    10 am: Puzzle Race
    10:30 am: Saturday Stories – Family Storytime
    2:30 pm: Book Buffet – Family Book Club
    3:30-4:30 pm: Paws & Tales – Reading with Rufus the Therapy Dog!

    Sports
    8 am: AHS wrestling vs. multiple schools (Duxbury)
    9:30 am: AHS boys’ and girls’ indoor track vs. TBA (Reggie Lewis Center)
    3 pm: Billerica at AHS boys’ hockey (Breakaway Ice Center)
    5:20 pm: Winchester at AHS girls’ hockey (Breakaway Ice Center)
    (See Andover Athletics info page for more details).

    Happening Sunday:

    Sports
    4 pm: AHS girls' basektball at Tewksbury (rescheduled)
    4 pm: North Andover at AHS gymnastics (Reading Gymnastics Academy)
    (See Andover Athletics info page for more details)

    Happening Monday:

    Government & Community Meetings
    None.
    Virtual Events
    7 pm: The Challenges & Rewards of Being a Debut Author

    At Memorial Hall Library
    10 am: Meet-Up Monday - Ages 0 to 5
    3 pm: Teen Weekly Activity: Craft Buffet
    4 pm: LEGO Club
    7 pm: No Sew Hand Warmers

    At The Robb Center
    9 am: Sunrise Singers
    9 am: Quilting Group
    10 am: Wal-MartShopping Trip
    12 pm: Noontime Dance
    1 pm: Short Stories
    1 pm: Matinee
    1 pm: Hand & Foot
    1 pm: Ping-Pong

    Sports:
    TBD: AHS girls' skiing vs. multiple schools (Bradford Ski Hill)
    (See Andover Athletics info page for more details)

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