The Photo of the Day is a new feature on Andover Patch
Andover American will play Andover National in a three game series beginning Thursday. The first team to win a pair of games will be crowned the District 14 champions and move on to sectionals. Do you have a Photo of the Day? Send it to editor Brendan Lewis at brendan.lewis@patch.com.
This week's video was taken in Elm Square.
This week's mystery video was taken in Elm Square. Be sure to check out the feature next week. All correct submissions will be entered into a random drawing at the end of the month for a gift card to a local business. You must be 18 or older to enter. Complete Patch contest rules can be found here.
Andover celebrates Independence Day with games and activities.
Yesterday, crowds gathered to the Park following the annual Horribles Parade to enjoy a day of family fun and relaxation. Games, prizes and a pancake breakfast were among the other activities throughout the day. Check out the photo highlights here.
The police logs for Monday, July 4, contained several small incidents.
The following are excerpts from the Andover Police log. The log is open to the public. At 3:30 a.m. a caller reported fireworks on Somerset Drive. Police spoke with people in the area, but did not find any fireworks. At 6:47 a.m. a caller reported hitting a hawk with his motor vehicle on Bailey Road. At 3 p.m. a caller reported motor vehicle accident on Interstate 495 involving a motorcycle. State Police responded. At 4:08 p.m. police reported a stop sign that was tipping over on Red Spring Road. At 4:13 p.m. a caller reported kids skateboarding in the middle of North Main Street. An officer spoke with the youths. At 8:25 p.m. a caller reported an elderly man walking along Route 125 that looked confused.
The police logs for Monday, June 27, contained several small incidents.
The following are excerpts from the Andover Police log. The log is open to the public. At 3:59 a.m. a caller reported a loud bang on Memorial Circle. Officers found nothing in the area. At 6:47 a.m. a caller reported a motor vehicle accident with no injuries on Lowell Street. At 9:04 a.m. police reported a large pothole on William Street. The highway department was notified. At 10:49 a.m. identity fraud was reported on Bailey Road. At 12:26 p.m. a caller reported a two-car motor vehicle accident on River Road. At 2:34 p.m. a caller reported that the Sunset Rock street sign was missing. An officer confirmed this fact and notified the highway department. At 4:07 p.m. a High Street resident reported that she was driving her vehicle beside her…
The weekend's here, and so are the yard sales.
It's the weekend, which means it's yard sale time. Here are four yard sales in the area: Town: Andover Address: 3 Teaberry Lane Day/time: Saturday, June 25, 8 to 10:30 a.m. What's for sale: Books, a microwave oven, pans, Boston Red Sox toaster, food steamer, kettle/cooker/steamer, drawer/cabinet organizers, dish sets, area rug, decorative pillows DVDs, CDs, photo printer, photo paper and much more. Town: Andover Address: 69 Highland Road Day/time: Saturday, June 25, and Sunday, June 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. What's for sale: A variety of items including books, CDs, knick-knacks, office supplies, art, luggage, household items and more. Town: North Andover Address: 117 Phillips Common Day/time: Friday, June 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. What's for sale: …
Check out the rockin' sounds Tabasco Fiasco at Palmers Restaurant Friday night!
It’s Friday and we’ve got some ideas to help you plan a fun weekend but, at the same time, stay local. From free music to book signings, we are showcasing some enriching experiences this weekend for Andover Patch readers. 1 .TABASCO FIASCO BAND When and Where: 9 p.m., Friday, June 24, Palmer’s Restaurant, 18 Elm St. Why Go: Audiences are sure not be disappointed with the traveled sounds of the Tabasco Fiasco Band at Palmer’s Restaurant Saturday night. Pricing: Free 2. SCHOOL’S OUT SPECTACULAR Where/When: Friday, June 24, 6 p.m. Andover SHED, 65 Phillips Street Why Go: Celebrate the fact that school is out for the summer and join the staff over at Andover SHED to enjoy some food and games all night. The Black Diamonds, a youth rock band, …
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Check out local ice cream hot spots to cool off.
With the summer solstice occurring Wednesday, the temperature is going to continue to rise. Why not cool off with some ice cream? Whether it’s a reprieve from the heat you’re in search of or just to boost your mood, check some of these ice cream parlours out. Dairy Queen Address: 286 Main St., North Reading Phone: 978-664-2277 The Dairy Queen has cones and dipped cones, ice cream sandwiches, waffle bowl sundaes, and of course, Blizzards. They are open seasonally and only provide take-out. Mad Maggie's Address: 1025 Osgood Street North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978-685-2814 Website: www.madmaggies.com To celebrate the end of the school year Mad Maggie's will give anyone -kid and adult- who wears pajamas between 6 and 9 pm a free kiddie cone …
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Representatives Jim Lyons and Paul Adams joined the Republican Caucus in effort to strengthen the ethics code of conduct.
This article was submitted by Representatives Jim Lyons and Paul Adams. Led by House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R- North Reading) and Representative Dan Winslow (R-Norfolk), Representatives Jim Lyons (R-Andover) and Paul Adams (R-Andover) joined their Republican colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in proposing the first comprehensive reform of the House Code of Ethical Conduct governing Representatives and legislative staff in more than 25 years. The proposed reforms will hold Members and legislative staff to a higher standard of ethical conduct than prescribed by statute, as well as work to restore the public’s faith in state government. "During my recent door-to-door campaign," said Rep. Jim Lyons of …
