Andover Imposes Strict Level 3 Drought Water Restrictions
Andover residents are now barred from nearly all outdoor water use after the town moved to Level 3 drought restrictions, the most severe step in its conservation plan, according to a report from andovermanews.com.
TOWN HALL
The town's Level 3 – Critical Drought declaration prohibits nearly all outdoor water use, per andovermanews.com, marking an escalation from earlier voluntary conservation measures as the region's dry summer continues. Residents should expect enforcement of the restriction on lawn watering, car washing and other non-essential outdoor uses while the drought designation remains in effect.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
Organizers of Andover's Rainbow Day celebration have added a new one-mile road race to headline this year's Labor Day weekend event, according to andovermanews.com. The race is being launched by the Rainbow Fund as part of its fundraising push, with proceeds going toward the group's ongoing capital project in town.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Andover Under Strict Level 3 Water Restrictions, Banning Nearly All Outdoor Water Use" — Andover residents face a near-total ban on outdoor water use as the town escalates its drought response, according to andovermanews.com (read it at https://andovermanews.com/andover-imposes-strict-level-3-water-restrictions-banning-nearly-all-outdoor-water-use/).
"Rainbow Fund Launches New Mile Race to Headline Labor Day Weekend Event in Andover" — A new one-mile road race will anchor this year's Rainbow Day festivities as organizers work to fund a new community project, according to andovermanews.com (read it at https://andovermanews.com/rainbow-fund-launches-new-mile-race-to-headline-labor-day-weekend-event-in-andover/).
"'We Had Trains On Fire': Gov. Healey Touts MBTA Repairs, Extends Some Summer Discounts" — Governor Maura Healey highlighted MBTA repair progress while some summer fare discounts continue, though free Commuter Rail Fridays will end as express bus fares drop, according to Andover Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/andover).
"North Andover Route 114 Work To Expand This Summer" — Weekday excavation, utility work and site preparation are planned along the Route 114 corridor in neighboring North Andover, with delays expected for area drivers, according to Andover Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/andover).
"North Andover Seeks School Crossing Guards For 2026-27 School Year" — North Andover's Police Department is accepting applications for part-time school crossing guard positions ahead of the upcoming school year, according to a Google Alerts item from Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/northandover/north-andover-seeks-school-crossing-guards-2026-27-school-year).
"Sobeng performs on Methuen Memorial Music Hall's mighty organ" — A performer named Sobeng is featured playing the historic pipe organ at Methuen Memorial Music Hall, a regional cultural venue near Andover, according to the Eagle-Tribune (read it at https://www.eagletribune.com/news/calendar/sobeng-performs-on-methuen-memorial-music-halls-mighty-organ/article_50e28b77-ea21-44a2-a467-c4f69de75887.html).
COMING UP
The Rainbow Fund's new one-mile race and Rainbow Day celebration are set for Labor Day weekend, according to andovermanews.com.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.