News Flash

The Haggetts Pond Rail Trail is now open to the public. Parking is available in a new parking area on Haggetts Pond Road across from the trailhead.

The Town of Andover is working with a consultant to create a Wayfinding Signage Plan. The plan will introduce a simple, cohesive new signage system to gradually replace the existing town-owned signs, making downtown easier to navigate for pedestrians, drivers, cyclists, and all users. The project team has inventoried current signs, studied accessibility, sign placement, travel patterns, and related factors. Your input matters.This survey compiles your experience navigating downtown Andover and your preferences to help shape the future signs. The Town of Andover will use the results of the survey to develop and fabricate future signs.The survey is 18 questions and takes about 10 minutes. Thank you for participating!

When you submit this form, it will not automatically collect your details like name and email address unless you provide it yourself.

Click here to take the survey.

Annual Town Meeting will begin on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 PM, and will be held at the J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts at Andover High School, 100 Shawsheen Road. The Meeting will continue on Wednesday, April 29 and Thursday, April 30 if needed. All registered voters in the Town of Andover are eligible and encouraged to participate and vote at Town Meeting.

Town Meeting is a distinct civic tradition that offers voters an opportunity to weigh in on issues of critical importance to the Town. Voters at this year's Annual Town Meeting will be asked to make decisions on a host of significant topics, including adoption of the FY 2027 budget, funding to support improvements at Andover High School, and investments in the next phase of the Chandler Road Recreation area.For more information and resources about Town Meeting, visit the Town Meeting page. 

town meeting warrant

The final Town Meeting warrant was signed by the Select Board on Monday, March 30, and contains 39 articles.

Click here to view the full 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant.

Finance Committee Report

All households will receive the Finance Committee Report by mail in advance of Annual Town Meeting. This report includes a summary of each warrant article, along with recommendations issued by the Finance Committee and other relevant boards and committees.

Voters are encouraged to review the report carefully and bring it with them to Town Meeting.

Registering to Vote

The deadline to register to vote at Annual Town Meeting is Saturday, April 18. Voters whose registration is already active are not required to take further action. 

Voters may register in person at the Town Clerk’s Office, temporarily located at Old Town Hall, 20 Main Street. Residents may also register online by visiting www.RegisterToVoteMA.com. To complete the online registration, residents must have a valid driver’s license or identification card issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles, subject to the applicable deadline.

Mail-in voter registration forms or change of party forms must be postmarked by the applicable deadline.

Voters can check their registration status online at www.RegisterToVoteMA.com or by calling the Town Clerk’s Office at (978) 623-8230.

Electronic Voting

Voting at Town Meeting is conducted using handheld electronic voting devices. These devices allow for efficient and accurate vote tabulation, while ensuring that all votes are recorded clearly during proceedings.

Click here for more information about electronic voting at Town Meeting.

The Housing Production Plan was unanimously adopted by the Select Board on December 8, 2025 and has been submitted to the state for final approval. The Plan will help guide future development projects and enhance the Town’s eligibility for state grants.

At 2026 Town Meeting, the Town will vote to amend the Andover Zoning Bylaw, Article VIII Section 7.9 “Accessory Dwelling Units” to render the section consistent with 760 C.M.R. 71.00.

This project focuses on RT 133 (Lowell St), a major arterial route running through the heart of a dynamic, growing area of the Merrimack Valley. Design proposals and information on the Route 133 Public Enhancements Working Group can be viewed online.

The I-495 Andover-Lawrence Bridge Replacements Project includes six bridges on I-495. The structures are on I-495 where it follows the Andover-Lawrence border. Beginning in the spring of 2024, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will fully replace all six bridges. Construction will be staged to reduce impacts on abutters and commuters. The project is expected to run roughly four years.

All detours and lane closures will be noticed using the MassDOT project’s website and mass email system. The project will avoid lane closures and detours during peak commuting hours to help keep traffic flowing.

How to Stay Informed

• Weekly progress and traffic updates by web and email blast

• Email with questions and concerns: I495AndoverLawrence@dot.state.ma.us

• Dedicated project website: https://www.mass.gov/i-495-andover-lawrence-bridge-replacements

• Project hotline (English, Spanish, Vietnamese): 978-981-8770

Scan or click the code to sign up for weekly project updates from MassDOT

Citizen Request Tracker allows you to notify us about a general concern, comment, or compliment. If you have an account you can also log in to view the progress of your existing report. Learn more about Citizen Request Tracker today!