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Charter petition drive tops 2,000 signatures
Charter petition drive collects more than 2,000 signatures toward a second Andover ballot attempt.
Andover on Wed, Oct 14
- Charter petition drive tops 2,000 signatures. A group seeking to form an Andover Charter Commission says it has gathered more than 2,000 signatures in its second petition attempt, according to andovermanews.com. Patch also covered the effort this week.andovermanews.com
- Leader Bank opens new Andover branch. Leader Bank has opened a branch in Andover, the Andover Townsman reports, adding a new banking option in town.Andover Townsman
- Marching band kicks off annual wreath sale. Andover High School's Marching Band launched its yearly wreath, swag and poinsettia sale, running through November 7, with proceeds funding instruments, uniforms and transportation.Town of Andover
Coming up
- Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 a.m.: Farmers market marks 20th season Saturday. The Andover Farmers Market celebrates its 20th year Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chestnut and Bartlet streets, with more than 25 vendors, children's activities and live music.Town of Andover
- Sat, Oct 17, 1:30 p.m.: Andover JV girls soccer hosts Danvers Saturday. Andover's junior varsity girls soccer team hosts Danvers in a non-conference match Saturday, October 17, at 1:30 p.m., according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
- Sun, Oct 18, 8:30 a.m.: Walk to End Alzheimer's returns to Brickstone Square. The Walk to End Alzheimer's takes place Sunday, October 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Brickstone Square, free to attend with no registration fee required.Town of Andover
- Tue, Oct 20: State rep candidates to debate in Andover Oct. 20. Candidates seeking to succeed Tram Nguyen as state representative for the 18th Essex District, Murray and Shepley, will debate in Andover on October 20, andovermanews.com reports.andovermanews.com
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