After flirting with idea of replacing the annual July 4 pancake breakfast and Horribles Parade with a July 3 hot dog picnic, Andover will do both to celebrate Independence Day.
To make a private donation towards fireworks, pancake breakfast and parade, send a check to the fireworks fund, in care of BankNorth, 61 Main St., Andover, MA, 01810.
Midweek music: Series in the Park starts July 8 Pack a light supper with a blanket or chairs and head to the Park next Wednesday — or any Wednesday for the next six weeks. After all, it's summer and the town's Wednesday night live music summer series starts July 8....continued
Inspirational Odyssey teacher Simpson heads out on own journey Just like many of the Andover High School seniors he taught during the last three decades, Craig Simpson walked out of AHS for the last time this week.
Simpson has retired after a 30-year career teaching social studies in Andover. Next month, he will move to Santa Fe with his longtime partner, Kathy Cook, who retired from Andover High five years ago after a 32-year teaching career....continued
Letter: Salary list shows town should focus on controlling overtime Salary list shows town should focus on controlling overtime
Editor, Townsman:
Maybe, just maybe, the recent revelation (Townsman, June 25) regarding town salaries/compensation will cause many uninformed Andover citizens to stop blaming the school budget - where rapidly growing special education expenses are mandated by law - for all Town budget problems and allow them to focus their angst on one of the real problems: inflated compensation directly attributable to poor contract negotiations and union contracts not in our best interest. ...continued
Carlson, Farrell each spin a gem Legion baseball
Still battling an ankle injury, Shawn Carlson delivered five innings of one-hit ball, leading Andover to a 7-0 drubbing of Swampscott on Saturday. Carlson struck out 10 and did not walk a batter, while allowing just the one hit. Zach Burdeau led Post 8, going 3 for 3 with a double, two RBIs and a run. Andrew Ruiz-Henriquez added a triple and scored a run and Mike Taylor drove in a pair for the winners (6-0)...continued
Fenway flavor Kindergarteners on one Andover tee-ball team ended the year in grand style — Fenway style.
Coach Kevin Cuff built a mini Fenway Park in the back of his 265 Beacon St. house and the team was able to end the season with a cookout, swim and whiffle ball party there....continued
