The Open Space and Recreational Plan 2018 builds on the work of Andover’s previous
plans done in 1970, 1976, 1983, 1989, 1998, 2001 and the most recent 2009 Plan. The
plan incorporates the Open Space and Recreation Plan requirements of the Massachusetts
Department of Conservation and Recreation found in the Open Space Planners
Workbook
The Shawsheen River is a hidden jewel that meanders its way through Andover, but its clear water, rich history, and wildlife are often obscured from view. When asked, many longtime residents were unaware of how special this water body is, and even fewer could locate it on the map. The Shawsheen River Master Plan’s goal is to raise the awareness of the Shawsheen River and its many treasures in our community.