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This week in Andover

Updated June 16, 2026

📅 Coming up

2 meetings

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June 16, 2026
School Committee
School Committee
Oversees Andover public schools — sets the school budget, approves curriculum changes, and hires the superintendent.
School Committee meets June 16 to handle any Town Meeting articles before Special Town Meeting.
Town Meeting Articles
Coming up June 16: committee may discuss and vote on any action needed on Town Meeting articles ahead of the Special Town Meeting.
📍 Andover High School, 80 Shawsheen Road
2 more items on the agenda
Call to Order/Open Session
Meeting opens.
Adjournment
Meeting ends.
Open to all residents — you can attend and speak during public comment. View agenda → ·Contact the board →
June 23, 2026
Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission
Protects Andover's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
Coming up June 23: wetlands reviews of seven properties plus a planned public ADA kayak launch on River Street.
0, 55 & 59 River Street — ADA kayak launch
Coming up June 23: Town DPW hearing on building an ADA-accessible kayak launch with parking, stormwater management, and wetland restoration at River Street.
📍 0, 55 and 59 River Street
Wetlands Protection Regulations update
Coming up June 23: continued hearing on updating and clarifying town wetlands protection regulations (Sections 4, 5, 7, 8, 10) under the local bylaw.
10 more items on the agenda
23 Avery Lane — driveway replacement
Coming up June 23: wetlands review of a proposed driveway replacement within the existing footprint at 23 Avery Lane.
📍 23 Avery Lane
9 Marwood Drive — patio and pergola
Coming up June 23: wetlands review of removing an existing patio and building an expanded patio and pergola at 9 Marwood Drive.
📍 9 Marwood Drive
14 Seten Circle — retaining wall and landscaping
Coming up June 23: wetlands review of a boulder retaining wall, loam/sod, and tree removal at 14 Seten Circle.
📍 14 Seten Circle
85 Porter Road — invasive species removal
Coming up June 23: wetlands review of removing invasive species, planting natives, and stabilizing soil at 85 Porter Road.
📍 85 Porter Road
18 Buttonwood Drive — new home and driveway
Coming up June 23: continued wetlands review of a single-family home with detached carriage house, driveway, parking court, and stormwater work at 18 Buttonwood Drive.
📍 18 Buttonwood Drive
126 Tewksbury Street — Right of Entry Agreement
Coming up June 23: vote on approving a Right of Entry Agreement for 126 Tewksbury Street.
📍 126 Tewksbury Street
Approval of June 2, 2026 minutes
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
23 Avery Lane — Completion of Work Certificate
Consent request for a Satisfactory Completion of Work Certificate at 23 Avery Lane.
📍 23 Avery Lane
7 Forest Drive — Completion of Work Certificate
Consent request for a Satisfactory Completion of Work Certificate at 7 Forest Drive.
📍 7 Forest Drive
Discussion items and updates
Routine discussion of emergency certifications, enforcement orders, staff updates, and liaison updates.
Open to all residents — you can attend and speak during public comment. View agenda → ·Contact the board →

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📋 Proposed School Committee · June 15, 2026
Administration of Medications to Students (JLCD)
Coming up June 15: subcommittee reviews the policy governing how medications are administered to students.
Why this matters: Affects how kids get medication at school
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed School Committee · June 15, 2026
Other possible MASC policies
Possible discussion of policies on bus driver exam/training (EEAEB), school choice (JFBB), parent advisory councils (KGB), and time-out/seclusion/restraint of students (JKAA).
Why this matters: Covers school choice and student restraint rules
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed School Committee · June 15, 2026
Superintendent Selection
Coming up June 15: deliberation and vote to select Andover's next superintendent, including timeline summary and introduction.
Why this matters: District's top leader directly affects schools
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed School Committee · June 15, 2026
School Committee 2026-27 Goals
Coming up June 15: vote to approve the committee's goals for the 2026-27 school year.
Why this matters: Sets district priorities for the year
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Executive Session — Old Town Yard/11 Lewis Street Select Board · June 15, 2026
Closed-door discussion of the value and possible sale/lease of the Old Town Yard/11 Lewis Street property, plus review of past executive session minutes.
📍 Old Town Yard/11 Lewis Street
Why this matters: Town real-estate deal affecting local property
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Bond Anticipation Note Select Board · June 15, 2026
Board to approve and sign a short-term debt issuance.
Why this matters: Town borrowing affects finances
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Tax Increment Financing — Onto Innovation Select Board · June 15, 2026
Board to sign a tax-break agreement with Onto Innovation, granting a property tax incentive in exchange for local investment/jobs.
💰 Tax incentive to Onto Innovation (amount not specified)
Why this matters: Corporate tax break affects town revenue
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed 2026 Andover Resident Survey Results Select Board · June 15, 2026
Overview of findings from the UMass Lowell-conducted 2026 resident survey.
Why this matters: Reflects resident priorities for town
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Old Town Yard Redevelopment Agreements Select Board · June 15, 2026
Board to approve amendments to the land disposition agreement with Andover Town Yard LLC (Minco Development) for the Old Town Yard redevelopment.
📍 Old Town Yard
Why this matters: Major town redevelopment project
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Superintendent Candidate Interviews School Committee · June 11, 2026
Two finalists for the school superintendent job will be interviewed publicly — Brad Crozier at 5:00PM and Keith Taverna at 6:45PM — coming up June 11.
📍 School Adm. Building, 2nd Floor
Why this matters: Choice of superintendent shapes district direction
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Executive Director of Special Services hire School Committee · June 10, 2026
Vote on hiring an Executive Director of Special Services, overseeing the district's special education programs.
Why this matters: Senior special-education leadership hire
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed New Pre-K–8 Special Education Program Coordinator job description School Committee · June 10, 2026
Vote on a new job description for a Pre-K–8 Special Education Program Coordinator.
Why this matters: New special-education staffing affecting students
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome

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How to get involved

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Show up and speak
Every meeting above is open to any resident, and most have a public comment period — usually a few minutes per person, no sign-up needed. Showing up matters more than you'd think; most decisions are made in front of nearly empty rooms.
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Write to the board before the meeting
Often more effective than speaking at the meeting itself — board members read constituent email, and a handful of messages on one topic gets noticed. Each board's contact page is linked from its meetings above.
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Know the appeal windows
Some decisions aren't final right away — zoning board rulings, for example, can be appealed to Superior Court within 20 days. Items with an open appeal window are flagged above with a countdown.
⚠️ These summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original source documents for anything important. This site is not affiliated with the Town of Andover and is not legal advice.

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