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Clown Town – 5/18 & 19

Andona Society’s annual Clown Town event is scheduled for Friday, May 18th from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. with rides, games, hair treatments, pizza and a DJ. On Saturday, May 19th rides and games are open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm; face painting, sand art, toddler/preschool games, dunk tank, pizza and beverages all close at 4:30 pm. (Rain date is May 20th from 12 to 5:00). Clown Town takes place in the Park in Andover, at the Corner of Bartlet and Chestnut Streets.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection – 5/19

The Town of Andover’s HHW Collection will take place on Saturday May 19th at the West Elementary School from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please note that residents are reminded that waiting lines WILL NOT be allowed to form early. Please refer to page 2 of the Recycling/Trash Guide for more detailed information about what types of hazardous waste will be accepted.

BoomerVenture & Senior Center Summer Programs

The Andover Senior Center and BoomerVenture are now accepting registrations for their Summer Programs. Please register May 14 to 18 for all summer classes. Consider auditing a class to see if their offerings might be right for you! BoomerVenture Campus will add Thursday evenings in September. Call (978) 623-8321 for more information.

Cuba Street Playground Closed for Repairs

The Cuba Street Playground has been closed for maintenance and repairs. The playground is expected to be open again before the summer months.

Memorial Day Events – 5/28

The annual Andover Memorial Day Parade will be held Monday, May 28th at 10:00 a.m. The Parade route runs from the intersection of Elm and Florence Streets, to Main Street, to Punchard Avenue, to Bartlet Street, ending at The Park.

Schedule of Memorial Day Events
7:00 am - West Parish Cemetery
7:30 am - St Augustine Cemetery
8:00 am - Spring Grove Cemetery
10:00 am - Parade
10:30 am - Ceremony in The Park (following the Parade)

Curbside Leaf Collection Ends - 6/2

Curbside leaf collection began on Monday April 23rd and will end on Saturday June 2nd. Spring collection is always the five weeks before Memorial Day and the week of Memorial Day. Click here for more information.

Bald Hill Compost Site Spring Hours

The Bald Hill Compost Site is now open for the spring season. Hours are: Mondays and Saturdays, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; and Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, 12 noon to 4:00 pm. Dumping permits are required, and are available from Plant & Facilities. More Information

Register Now for DCS Spring Programs

Registration is now underway for DCS spring programs. Click here to view the catalogue of programs, events and classes. Register on-line, in person, by mail or fax at 978-523-8275. For more information contact DCS at 978-623-8274 or dcs@andoverma.gov

Committee Members 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. Click here for more information on vacancies and how to apply.

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