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.