The public works project that brought bump-outs to downtown is nearing its completion — but not before workers install new brick-patterned crosswalks on Chestnut and Whittier streets.
The crosswalks, which cost $48,000 together and appear to be made of brick, are actually made of an asphalt-plastic mixture....Read More...>>
Washouts are history: Crafts in the Park to head indoors if it rains Outdoor spring events in Andover mean one thing — organizers should have a Plan B.
This year — after plenty of experience with Mother Nature's bad side — Crafts in the Park has just that. If the weather does not cooperate this Saturday, the popular downtown event will move indoors to the field house at Andover High School the next day, Sunday, May 11....continued
Q&A with author Henry Winkler, once 'the Fonz' The Townsman talked with Henry Winkler over the phone from his Los Angeles home for a Q&A about his children's book series starring character Hank Zipzer, about coming to Andover and about living with dyslexia....continued
Editorial: Special crosswalks not a priority Andover voters rejected setting aside money to buy open space, after hearing the Finance Committee suggest the town must refrain from spending on "nice to have" items. Meanwhile, workers are digging holes into perfectly good downtown ways to create brick-patterned crosswalks on Chestnut and Whittier streets....continued
No stopping Morander
Senior overcomes diabetes to excel in baseball, football No matter how focused Mike Morander is on the field, there are times that he simply needs to take a break.
"Sometimes my whole team will be practicing and I'll be on the sidelines eating fruit snacks or drinking Gatorade," he said. "It doesn't make me angry, but it gives me passion."...continued
