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School Committee Lays Groundwork For New High School Project

Andover's School Committee has begun laying groundwork for what could be the town's next major high school building project. The panel opened preliminary discussions on scope and timeline, with no formal plan yet filed, according to a report from Andover News. The district also confirme…

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Andover Voters Have Until Aug. 22 To Register For State Primary

Andover residents have until Saturday, Aug. 22, to register to vote or update their party affiliation ahead of the state primary. Town officials issued the reminder as Andover also opens applications for volunteer seats on several boards and committees, including aging, disability and g…

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Andover Wins $108,628 State Grant For Facilities Garage

Andover secured a $108,628 state grant to upgrade energy systems at its Department of Public Works facilities garage. The award, reported Wednesday by andovermanews.com, will fund conservation improvements at the town-owned building. Elsewhere, Andover-based MKS Inc. reported $175 milli…

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Congressional Primary Candidates Push For New Debate

Andover finds itself in a hotly contested congressional primary as candidates jockey for position weeks before the vote. Tram Nguyen and John Beccia are pushing for another debate ahead of the September 1 Democratic primary in the Sixth Congressional District, while Dan Koh's campaign i…

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Andover Schools To Host Job Fair Thursday

Andover Public Schools plans to host a job fair and open house Thursday, Aug. 6, offering on-site interviews for support-staff openings ahead of the new school year. The event, first reported by Patch under the headline "Andover Schools To Host Job Fair For Upcoming School Year," will b…

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Sports

Andover sports roundup, July 27 to Aug. 2

The Andover Baseball Association has scheduled a Travel Prep Night for Aug. 12 at Andover Station North Fields ahead of its mandatory Aug. 15-16 travel tryouts, with its travel coach application closing Aug. 1. The Andover Soccer Association released its August-into-September calendar, …

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of July 27 through August 2, 2026

This week's obituary notices column carries one entry for an Andover, Massachusetts resident: Charles Jackson, 59, who died Monday, July 27, 2026, the first day of this week's coverage period. His obituary, posted to Echovita, identifies Andover as his residence and lists funeral arrang…

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Restaurant Week Deals Land In Andover-Area Inboxes

Andover-area diners have a fresh reason to eat out this month, as Restaurant Week specials return to restaurants across Greater Boston and Central Massachusetts, per Andover Patch. The newsletter reports more than 180 restaurants are offering prix fixe menus starting at $27 through the …

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Andover Reopens Town Offices Second Floor After Renovation

Andover reopened the second floor of its Town Offices this week after a months-long renovation at 36 Bartlet Street. The project, per Andover Patch, added accessibility upgrades, energy-efficient features and a new welcome center for residents. The reopening came the same week Australia…

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Congressional Candidate Lancaster Releases Five Years Of Tax Returns

Congressional candidate Dr. Mariah Lancaster released five years of personal federal tax returns, becoming the second candidate in the race to do so, per Andover MA News. Elsewhere, a North Andover firefighter has returned to duty following the 2025 shooting of his former fiancée during…

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