Select Board Convenes Closed Sessions Ahead of Fahey Trial
The Andover Select Board has held a series of closed-door sessions as the July 27 trial date nears in former Youth Services Director William Fahey's lawsuit against the town, according to Andover News.
TOWN HALL
A consultant hired after Andover struggled to fill its vacant Health Director position is recommending the town expand its Health Division into a combined Health and Human Services Department, Andover News reports. The recommendation comes as the town continues to weigh how best to structure oversight of public health functions going forward.
Separately, the Select Board has convened multiple closed-door sessions ahead of the July 27 trial date in the lawsuit brought by former Youth Services Director William Fahey against the Town of Andover, according to Andover News.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
Stevens Memorial Library hosted a baby goats meet-and-greet that delighted visitors, a story covered by The Andover Townsman. The event drew families to the library grounds for an informal animal encounter, part of the library's ongoing slate of community programming.
The Merrimack Valley YMCA's golf outing raised funds to help send local children to summer camp, according to The Andover Townsman.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Select Board Holds Series of Closed-Door Sessions as Fahey Trial Nears" — Andover News reports the Select Board has met repeatedly in executive session as the July 27 civil trial date approaches in Fahey's suit against the town (read it at https://andovermanews.com/select-board-holds-series-of-closed-door-sessions-as-fahey-trial-nears/).
"Report Recommends Expanding Andover Health Division Into Health and Human Services Department" — Andover News reports a town-hired consultant is urging Andover to restructure its Health Division after difficulty filling the Health Director post (read it at https://andovermanews.com/report-recommends-expanding-andover-health-division-into-health-and-human-services-department/).
"Here's How Much The Top 10 Properties Went For In Andover" — Patch reports the priciest Andover home sale last month reached $2.8 million, part of its monthly roundup of top June 2026 property sales (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/andover/heres-how-much-top-10-properties-went-andover-27).
"Koh, Nguyen Report Strong Fundraising In MA-6 Race" — Andover News reports that fundraising among Democratic primary candidates for the Massachusetts 6th Congressional District, including a former White House official, continues to accelerate (read it at https://andovermanews.com/koh-nguyen-report-strong-fundraising-in-ma-6-race/).
"Nominate Andover's Most Important Trees" — The Eagle-Tribune's community calendar notes a call for residents to nominate notable local trees for recognition (read it at https://www.eagletribune.com/news/minutes/nominate-andovers-most-important-trees/article_ef1dfe6b-7fcd-4162-ac2a-c70e91fcd8b5.html).
"Merrimack Valley YMCA golf outing helps summer campers" — The Andover Townsman reports the annual fundraiser generated support to send area children to YMCA summer camp (read it at https://www.andovertownsman.com/news/local_news/merrimack-valley-ymca-golf-outing-helps-summer-campers/article_2aed3238-d366-45d8-854b-a5d5f7b84ccf.html).
"Baby goats delight visitors at Stevens Memorial Library meet-and-greet" — The Andover Townsman reports the library hosted a popular animal encounter event for area families (read it at https://www.andovertownsman.com/news/local_news/baby-goats-delight-visitors-at-stevens-memorial-library-meet-and-greet/article_754091d1-8e5f-58e8-b733-1d337f2a843b.html).