Burnham Road reopens after bridge work

From Andover News

• Andover schools approve four policies in one vote. Andover's School Committee worked through four student-safety policies, including a measure letting more staff administer emergency diabetes medication, as Superintendent Keith Taverna laid out his first annual goals for the district.Andover News
• Planning Board weighs River Road industrial overhaul. Andover's Planning Board heard a consultant's case for rezoning River Road's industrial district, where vacancy tops 30 percent, as the town planner disclosed early talks on a roughly 330-unit housing proposal nearby at 300 River Road.Andover News
• Finance Committee reviews Andover's debt, pension load. Andover's Finance Committee examined the town's $427 million debt and pension position and warned that health insurance costs, budgeted at $30 million, could climb another 12 percent, as members debated how far their own authority extends.Andover News
• Retirement Board untangles bank transfer mix-up. Andover's Contributory Retirement Board worked through a banking mix-up that forced staff to pull $1.4 million from a cash account to cover August retiree payroll, as members also weighed whether to keep paying rising dues to a state retirement group.Andover News

Andover on Wed, Oct 7

• Burnham Road reopens after MBTA bridge work. Burnham Road has reopened to traffic in both directions after work wrapped up at the MBTA railroad bridge over the roadway, the town announced.Town of Andover
• Andover adds 14 percent interest on late water bills. Andover will begin charging 14 percent annual interest on past-due water balances this month as the town rolls out a new online payment system, according to AndoverMANews.com.AndoverMANews.com
• Early voting details outlined for Andover, North Andover. The Andover Townsman outlined where and when Andover and North Andover residents can cast early ballots ahead of the upcoming election.Andover Townsman
• Leader Bank opens new branch at Elm Square. Leader Bank has opened a full-service branch at 2 Elm Square in downtown Andover, adding banking and lending services to the Merrimack Valley market, Patch reports.Andover Patch
• Fire Rescue plans Public Safety Center open house. Andover Fire Rescue will host an open house at the Public Safety Center with safety demonstrations, health screenings and hands-on activities for residents, Patch reports.Andover Patch
• Fireside Fall Craft Fair set for November. The Andover Townsman reports a Fireside Fall Craft Fair is coming to Andover High School in November, featuring local vendors and fundraising for the school community.Andover Townsman

Coming up

• Wed, Oct 28: Andover sets downtown trick-or-treat, Halloween hours. Downtown Andover businesses and town departments will take part in a townwide Halloween event on Oct. 28, with trick-or-treat hours set for the day, Patch reports.Andover Patch

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