Selectmen appoint members of zoning bylaw study committee

By Jessica Valeriani jvaleriani@andovertownsman.com Oct 25, 2018 – The Andover Townsman The Board of Selectmen appointed four candidates to a new zoning bylaw study committee. The appointed candidates are Jon Maren, Susan Stott, Heather Lauten and Leonard James. In addition to the four, a representative from the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and the ConservationContinue Reading

Andover Thrives as residents shop at local stores

Staff report Oct 18, 2018 – The Andover Townsman Two local moms decided last week to do something for local businesses hurt by the ongoing natural gas disaster. And, presto, Andover Thrives was born. Thanks to Facebook chatter, downtown businesses were greeted by dozens of shoppers on Saturday, who made their way to Main StreetContinue Reading

For taxpayers, the look ahead is grim

By Jessica Valeriani jvaleriani@andovertownsman.com Oct 4, 2018 – The Andover Townsman As the town looks ahead to millions of dollars in school building construction and capital improvement projects, the Board of Selectmen is looking at the potential cost to taxpayers. Last month, the board, led by Selectmen Chairman Alex Vispoli, held a series of meetingsContinue Reading

Selectmen thank town employees for work on gas disaster

Editor, Townsman: The natural gas fires and explosions that struck Andover, North Andover, and Lawrence on Sept. 13 plunged our residents into a traumatic and unpredictable ordeal. While the road ahead remains daunting, one thing is clear: Our town has incredible employees, all of whom leapt into action and continue to work tirelessly in supportContinue Reading

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