News, Events & Notices
Crafts in the Park – Rescheduled to 5/11
The 33rd annual Crafts in the Park has been rescheduled to Sunday, May 11th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year approximately 100 craft and food vendors will be presenting their wares. A wide variety of handcrafted items — jewelry, pottery, hand-woven baskets and more, will be available. Proceeds benefit the Andover chapter of AFS, a nonprofit student exchange program. The Park is at the corner of Bartlet and Chestnut streets. For more information, call 978-475-6829.Household Hazardous Waste Collection - 5/10
The Town of Andover will be conducting Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection RAIN or SHINE on Saturday May 10, 2008 at the West Elementary School on Beacon Street from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please note that lines will not be allowed to form prior to 9:00 a.m. Any specific questions can be addressed to dpw-business@andoverma.gov or by calling 978-623-8350, option 1.More Information
Clown Town – 5/16&17
The Andona Society presents its annual Clown Town in the Park (at corner of Bartlet and Chestnut Streets) on Friday, May 16th from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., and Saturday, May 17th from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will feature carnival rides; games; activities; demonstrations; and food & beverages. (Heavy rain date will be Sunday, May 18th, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.)More Information
2008 Andover Trail Hike Series
The Andover Trails Committee is pleased to offer its 2008 Hike Series:The Ponds of Harold Parker - Sunday, May 18th, 1-4 p.m.
Hike the Ponds of Harold Parker State Forest. Spend a spring afternoon exploring some of the ponds at Harold Parker State Forest, including Stearns Pond, Sudden Pond, and Salem Pond. Approximately 5 miles. Meet at the Ranger Station at the intersection of Salem St. and Harold Parker Rd., Andover.
For more information on any of these hikes, call Jeff LaFountain at 987-470-2980 or jefflaf@comcast.net For information on other ATC events, as well the most comprehensive resource for information on Andover's trails - visit www.andovertrails.org
Main Street Work Schedule Update
Week of May 12th - May 16th:Test Pits
In order for the bulk of the construction to occur downtown this summer (July and August), additional test pits (i.e. researching the area around the manholes) need to be done the week of May 12 - 16th.
The locations for the test pits are the corner of Barnard Street and Park Street at Main Street (on the side of the old Town Hall) and also at the corner of Chestnut Street and Main Street on the CVS side.
The locations are isolated and contained, and sidewalk access should not be impacted.
Curbing Removal and Reuse
Also, as part of the project, the existing curbing downtown will be retained and reused, but in areas along North Main Street.
This summer, the downtown (Elm Square to Punchard Street) will be getting new curbing that is designed and manufactured to look aged. The downtown curbing will be given this aged look so that when installed, it will blend in with the historic nature of downtown and will not have a hard sharp edge like a new highway.
In order to reuse as much curbing as possible, only some(not all) of the existing curbing downtown will be removed beginning next week, so that it can be used in areas along North Main Street. Once removed from downtown, temporary asphalt curbs will be poured. This is temporary, and in July and August the new “aged” looking granite will be installed downtown when the sidewalks are poured and the street repaved. Please bear with us during this transitional time.
Main Street Committee Public Info. Session - May 28th
How to Stay Informed about the Project
Note: The contractor's work schedule is subject to change and weather.
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Curbside Leaf Collection through - 5/31
Curbside leaf collection will take place from April 21st through May 31st. Leaves will be collected on the same day as your trash, but in a different truck.The Town Bald Hill Compost Site, on High Plain Road will be open through May 17th, Mondays – Saturdays 8-4 and Sunday 10-4.
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Committee Volunteers Needed
Much of the business of town government is conducted by appointed volunteers who contribute generously of their time and effort. The Town of Andover currently has approximately 31 appointed commissions, councils, and committees with members typically serving three-year terms. Most hold their meetings in the early evening hours on weeknights. Although the frequency of meetings varies depending on the responsibilities and workload of the particular commission, council, or committee, most conduct meetings either monthly or biweekly. View the Board & Committees to find out more about each commission, council, and committee, including a summary of their purpose and a listing of their current members.The Town of Andover is currently seeking to fill vacancies on the following committees:
If you are interested in serving your town as an appointed volunteer, please download and fill out a Talent Bank Form and return it to the Town Manager's Office (you may fax it at 978-623-8220). When vacancies occur on a particular commission, council, or committee, the appointing authority will typically review the forms on file and seek input from the remaining members for finding a replacement. For additional information on a specific commission, council or committee, please contact the chairperson or a member thereof.
Spring BoomerVenture Programs
The popular BoomerVenture Campus program continues May 8th through June 26th.Some of the programs being offered this spring are: Energize with Exercise; Serenity Yoga; the BoomerVenture Book Club; and Boomer Bridge.
Click here for more information about these and other activities.
Advance registration is required for all programs. Registration forms are available on-line by clinking here
For more information contact Karen Payne-Taylor at kpaynetaylor@andoverma.gov
or (978) 623-8321
Discounted Rain Barrels Available
The Department of Public Works has received a Mass DEP grant to subsidize the price of water conserving rain barrels. Barrels can be purchased for $55 each for the first 20 barrels, and $65 for each barrel after that. See the link below for ordering and pick-up details. Questions may be directed to dpw-business@andoverma.gov or 978-623-8350, x 515.More Information
EZ Trans Sunday Extended Hours Program
MVRTA’s EZ Trans service’s Sunday Extended Hours program.More Information