Friday, May 17, 2013
Before you start your day here are five things to know.
1. Fire Water Flow Test: "A fire water flow test will be conducted on Saturday, May 18, 2013 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at PROCTOR & GAMBLE-GILLETTE. Water may be discolored for a period of time in the LOWELL JUNCTION ROAD, BALLARDVALE AREA. To help alleviate the problem please run the outside spigot(s) until the water clears," per the town website. 2.Weather: Today will be sunny with a high of 70 and tonight will be clear with a low of 44. 3. Legomania: Memorial Hall Library, 2 p.m., Saturday, May 18 - "Children ages five and up are invited to build with LEGO's after we share a story introducing the monthly theme. Register online. 4. Committee Members Needed: Much of the business of town government is conducted by appointed volunteers who …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Before you start your day here are five things you need to know.
1. Andover School Committee : The School Committee will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the School Administration office. They'll be discussing the the High School course schedule, the Bancroft School project and other agenda items. Find the agenda online. 2.Weather: Today will bring a 30 percent chance of showers with a high of 67 and tonight will bring a 60 percent chance of showers with a low of 51. 3. Afternoon Time: Memorial Hall Library, 1:30 p.m. - "For those who cannot attend a morning or evening story time join us for a special mixed ages (2-5) program. We'll share stories, songs and a craft during this 30-45 minute program. No registration required." 4. Committee Members Needed: Much of the business of town government is conducted by…
Saturday, May 11, 2013
The Annual ClownTown festival for kids is coming up on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18.
The Andona Society is once again holding their annual ClownTown event this coming weekend, filled with games, rides and food for kids and families. The event, like each year before it, will be held in The Park located at Bartlet and Chestnut on Friday, May 17th from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. The rain date is May 19. Admission to ClownTown is free. This event will once again feature a small midway with carinval rides and games, as well as crafts tables and more throughout the walkways in the Park.
The Town of Andover Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is next weekend.
Household hazardous waste collection days are held on a regular basis throughout the Merrimack Valley and give residents a chance to dispose of many hazardous products safely. For Andover, one of these days is coming up next weekend. The Household Hazardhouse Waste Collection will take place on Saturday, May 18 at the West Elementary School from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Please note that residents are reminded that waiting lines will not be allowed to form early. Find more information on the town's website. The Town of Andover provided information for this report.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Before you start your day here are five things to know.
1.Andover School Committee: The School Committee meets at 9 a.m. at the School Administration Building, school committee meeting room. 2. Star Wars Symposium: Memorial Hall Library, 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11 - "Families (children ages 6 and up please) are invited to join Scituate Public Library Teen Librarian Peter Struzziero for a morning of everything Star Wars. Games, trivia, history, costumes will be the theme of this exciting program. Whether you are a seasoned Star Wars fanatis or newbie, all are welcome to participate. Please register for this event. Sponsored by the Friends of Memorial Hall Library." 3.Weather: Today with be foggy in the morning but sunny during the day with a high of 78 and tonight will be clear with a low of …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Find crafts a plenty at the Crafts in the Park event coming up this Saturday, May 11, at the Park, located at the corner of Chestnut Street and Bartlet Street.
The 37th annual Crafts in the Park event is coming to Andover again this weekend. Come celebrate the handmade arts and crafts of over 120 artisans from all over New England. The fair will include all of the same wares as the years before but with a new group of craft vendors. And for Mother's Day coming up, the craft fair will most certainly have a host of presents for Mom. Check out the CIP website at www.craftsinthepark.com for additional details. This is an outdoor event (rain or shine) and is located in the Park on the corner of Chestnut and Bartlett streets in Andover.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Before you start your day here are five things to know.
1. ConsCom: The Conservation Commission meets tonight at 8 p.m. at the Town Offices, third floor conference room A. 2: State Primary Today: Head down to the Andover High School field house or Andover Senior Center to cast your vote in the race for a US Senate candidate. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 3.Weather: Today with be sunny with a high of 69 and tonight will be clear with a low of 38. 4. Send Us Your Stories: Andover Patch wants to hear from residents that were down in Boston during the Marathon explosions or were affected in some way by the subsequent manhunt. Call 978-856-5892, email - andover@patch.com, Twitter or Facebook . Or just comment below. 5. Teen Movie Night: Memorial Hall Library is hosting movie night tonight…
Monday, April 15, 2013
Here's a handy list of what you can expect to be open, closed in Andover today.
Today is Patriots' Day, which means a day off from school or work for many of us. Patriots’ Day is a state holiday in Massachusetts that marks the Battles of Lexington and Concord and the start of the Revolutionary War. It is not a federal holiday. Here’s a look at some of what is open and what is closed today. As always, it is best to call ahead. --- Town Offices: Closed Memorial Hall Library: Closed Liquor Stores: Most are open. Call ahead. U.S. Post Offices and mail delivery: The post office in Salem will be open and there will be mail delivery. Trash pickup: No trash pickup, pickup is delayed by one day all week. Banks: Banks generally close only on federal holidays. Call ahead. Andover Schools: All schools closed for Patriots’ Day, …
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Sunday, April 14, 2013
I’m suddenly witnessing many of the original dogs that we care for start to age. One such dog is my friend Sasha.
