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Andover Parents Confused by Superintendent's Statement on School Reopening
The interim superintendent announced that students would not make a full return to schools in Andover, Massachusetts, until the district reaches herd immunity, sparking questions from parents.
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Coronavirus Outbreak at Mass. Assisted Living Facility Kills 6; 70 Test Positive
Six residents have died in the past week at an assisted living facility in Andover, Massachusetts, officials confirmed. At Atria Marland Place, 50 residents and 21 employees have tested positive since Oct. 27 — a total of 71 cases. “Our thoughts are with their families during this difficult time,” Regional Vice President Kymberly Codair said in a statement. “At Atria…
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Six Dead, More Than 70 Test Positive in Coronavirus Outbreak at Andover Assisted Living Facility
Six residents have died in the past week at an assisted living facility in Andover, officials confirmed. At Atria Marland Place, 50 residents and 21 employees have tested positive since Oct. 27 – a total of 71 cases.
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Single-Car Crash in NH Kills 26-Year-Old Man
An early-morning car crash in Wilmot, New Hampshire has left one man dead Sunday.
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Group ‘Highly Displeased' After Investigation Clears Andover Fire Lt. of Racism
An advocacy group is calling for accountability for officials in Andover, Massachusetts, after an independent investigation found that an off-duty Andover fire lieutenant “was not racially motivated” when he confronted a Black woman for taking mail from her own house. The advocacy group, Merrimack Valley Black and Brown Voices, released a statement Friday addressing the June 3 confrontation, which the…
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Mass. Parents Speak Out About Remote Learning
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education kicked off its first in-person meeting since February with testimony from a pair of Massachusetts parents dissatisfied with the hybrid learning models in place in their communities that have COVID-19 positivity rates below the state average. Andover parent Stephanie Sweet said her family is now “spending thousands of dollars a month to send…
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Andover Says Racism Didn't Motivate Fire Lt. in Confrontation With Black Woman
An independent investigation into an off-duty Andover, Massachusetts, fire lieutenant confronting a Black woman for taking mail from her own house has found the incident “was not racially motivated,” the town said Monday. Andover officials announcing the results of the investigation said the incident was nevertheless eye-opening and will result in implicit bias training at the Andover Fire Department as…
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Andover Teachers Union Takes Vote of No Confidence in Superintendent
A day after teachers in Andover, Massachusetts, refused to enter schools amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Andover Education Association has now taken a vote of no confidence in the superintendent. The association not only represents teachers, but also represents guidance counselors, psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, social workers, secretaries, and nurses, according to a news release from the group. On…
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Andover Teachers Refuse to Enter School Buildings
Teachers in Andover, Massachusetts, were supposed to report to work Monday, but many refused to go into the building because of the coronavirus risk.
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1 Killed, 3 Injured in Multi-Car Crash in North Andover
One person has died and three others are injured following a multi-car crash Monday evening in North Andover, Massachusetts, fire officials say. North Andover Fire responded to the area of Route 114 at Sharpners Pond Road for a three-vehicle crash around 5:25 p.m. One person died, fire officials said, while three others were taken to local hospitals with various injuries….
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1 Dead, 3 Hurt in 3-Car Crash in North Andover
North Andover Fire responded to the area of Route 114 at Sharpners Pond Road for a three-vehicle crash around 5:25 p.m.
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Storm Cleanup Continues Around Bay State
After strong storms moved through parts of Massachusetts Thursday afteroon, crews were still cleaning up Friday.
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Cleanup Efforts Underway After Severe Storms Thursday
Neighbors in Andover’s Southridge Circle said the damage from Thursday’s storms happened fast. Some said they heard howling winds and watched trees come down near their homes as the storm blew through.
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Man Pulled Unresponsive From Bottom of Andover Pool: Police
A man was found unresponsive at the bottom of a pool Sunday in Andover, Massachusetts, according to police and fire officials. Andover police and fire responded to a Gavin Circle home for a reported drowning around 3:35 p.m. First responders pulled a 72-year-old from the bottom of the pool and began performing CPR on the man, who was unresponsive. The…
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Mass. High Schoolers Making Protective Gear Exceed Goal
A teen from Andover who combined his love for science with his desire to help others by printing personal protective equipment for health care workers has exceeded his goal.
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Ally Fazio Steps Up to Help Patients With COVID-19
Raul Martinez shares the story of Ally Fazio; a former Andover athlete turned nurse helping patients with coronavirus.
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Fire Lieutenant on Leave After Neighborhood Confrontation
A fire lieutenant in Andover is on paid leave after allegedly accusing a 19-year-old woman of color of stealing mail.
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Fire Lieutenant on Paid Leave After Teen Says He Accused Her of Stealing Her Own Mail
Gabrielle Batista of Andover, Massachusetts, calls what happened in her neighborhood Tuesday evening “unforgivable.” She says she had just arrived home, checked her mail, and realized someone in an SUV was following her. “As I’m getting out, he’s taking pictures of the license plate, of me, of the car, and I’m like ‘Sir, can I help you? Why are...
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Fire Lieutenant on Leave After Neighborhood Confrontation
A fire lieutenant in Andover is on paid leave after a woman says he accused her of stealing when she was checking her mail.