Andover MA News

06/11/2026

Questions Emerge About Superintendent Finalist’s Departure From Sudbury

Questions raised about superintendent finalist Brad Crozier's background have prompted renewed scrutiny of his departure from Sudbury, where residents recently approved a vote of no confidence in the School Committee following controversy surrounding his exit....

Questions raised about superintendent finalist Brad Crozier’s background have prompted renewed scrutiny of his departure from Sudbury, where residents recently approved a vote of no confidenc…

06/11/2026

Town Meeting Reenactment to Mark 250th Anniversary of Historic Andover Vote for Independence

A June 12 event at North Parish Meeting House will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Andover Resolve, a 1776 town vote that organizers say helped pave the way for Massachusetts delegates to support American independence....

A June 12 event at North Parish Meeting House will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Andover Resolve, a 1776 town vote that organizers say helped pave the way for Massachusetts delegates to …

06/11/2026

Public Safety Notebook: June 10, 2026

A graduation party complaint, a search warrant on North Main Street, an argument at La Quinta and a suspicious van that turned out to belong to a piano technician highlighted Tuesday scanner activity in Andover....

A graduation party complaint, a search warrant on North Main Street, an argument at La Quinta and a suspicious van that turned out to belong to a piano technician highlighted Tuesday scanner activi…

06/11/2026

🎨🏛️ This Day in Andover History: June 11, 1981

On this day in 1981, the Addison Gallery of American Art unveiled a major expansion and renovation project at Phillips Academy.

Founded in 1931, the Addison is one of the nation's leading museums of American art, with a collection that includes works by some of the country's most celebrated artists. The expansion increased exhibition space and strengthened the gallery's role as a cultural destination for Andover and the region.

More than four decades later, the Addison remains one of Andover's most important cultural institutions.

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06/11/2026

Old Andover History Shuttle Tour To Explore Revolutionary Roots Of Andover And North Andover

The Andover Center for History & Culture and the North Andover Historical Society will host an Old Andover History Shuttle Tour on June 21, offering a guided look at local Revolutionary War history and the shared heritage of the two communities....

The Andover Center for History & Culture and the North Andover Historical Society will host an Old Andover History Shuttle Tour on June 21, offering a guided look at local Revolutionary War hi…

06/10/2026

Lawsuit Seeks To Overturn Andover School Redistricting Decision

Three Andover residents have filed a lawsuit challenging the School Committee's 2025 redistricting vote, alleging inaccurate data, Open Meeting Law violations, and a flawed public process. The School Committee met in executive session Wednesday afternoon to discuss the litigation....

Three Andover residents have filed a lawsuit challenging the School Committee’s 2025 redistricting vote, alleging inaccurate data, Open Meeting Law violations, and a flawed public process. Th…

06/10/2026

🏛️📜 This Day in Andover History: June 10, 1982

On this day in 1982, Old Town Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Built in 1858, the landmark building on Main Street has served as a center of civic life in Andover for more than 165 years. Today, Old Town Hall remains one of the town’s most recognizable historic buildings and a focal point of downtown.

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06/10/2026

Public Safety Notebook: June 9, 2026

A pellet gun left with candy at a home, a road-rage firearm investigation, a Narcan administration, an overnight search for a man rummaging through trash and a mental health response highlighted Monday's scanner activity in Andover....

A pellet gun left with candy at a home, a road-rage firearm investigation, a Narcan administration, an overnight search for a man rummaging through trash and a mental health response highlighted Mo…

06/10/2026

Historic Walking Tours Offer New Ways To Explore Andover’s Past

The Andover Center for History & Culture will offer three historic walking tours in June, including explorations of Shawsheen Village and West Andover Center, as part of a broader series highlighting the town's history and architecture....

The Andover Center for History & Culture will offer three historic walking tours in June, including explorations of Shawsheen Village and West Andover Center, as part of a broader series highl…

06/09/2026

🏞️🏺 This Day in Andover History: June 9, 1978

On this day in 1978, Rabbit's Pond was added to the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Rabbit's Pond Archaeological District.

The designation recognized evidence of Native American occupation dating back thousands of years. Archaeological investigations around the pond uncovered artifacts from multiple periods, making it one of the most significant prehistoric sites identified in Andover.

The listing helped preserve an important chapter of local history that predates the town's founding by centuries.

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