Andover Townsman, Andover, MA News

Want to lead? Apply tomorrow

2010-09-02T17:35:10-04:00

Selectmen expect to appoint a fifth member this month and interested citizens can apply for the seat vacated by Jerry Stabile Jr. starting tomorrow.
Citing the demands of his career, Stabile announced his intent to resign earlier this month, five months after being re-elected to a three-year term. His last day as a selectman was this Tuesday, Aug. 31, during which he participated in a closed-door session to negotiate Town Manager Buzz Stapczynski's contract.

Following investigation and retirements -Who's overseeing the DPW?

2010-09-02T17:34:46-04:00

With the public works director and water treatment plant supervisor suddenly retired, Assistant Town Manager Steve Bucuzzo has taken over as acting public works director as police conduct a criminal investigation on possible employee misconduct at the plant.

STATE PRIMARY: Casinos, health-plan choice split senate candidates

2010-09-02T17:34:22-04:00

The Townsman asked the candidates for Andover's state senate seat three "Yes/No" questions. Candidates then had an opportunity to further explain their answers. The state primary, to choose one Democrat and one Republican who will be on the general election ballot is Sept. 14.

STATE PRIMARY:17th Essex rep. GOP hopefuls split on casinos

2010-09-02T17:33:58-04:00

The Townsman asked the candidates for Andover's state representative seats three "Yes/No" questions. Candidates then had an opportunity to further explain their answers. The state primary, to choose one Democrat and one Republican who will be on the general election ballot is Sept. 14.

STATE PRIMARY: 18th Essex state rep. candidates on casinos, health plan choice, affordable housing

2010-09-02T17:31:28-04:00

The Townsman asked the candidates for both of Andover's state representative seats three "Yes/No" questions. Candidates then had an opportunity to further explain their answers. The state primary, to choose one Democrat and one Republican who will be on the general election ballot, is Sept. 14.

Resident runs to unseat Tsongas

2010-09-02T17:20:16-04:00

Haggetts Pond Road resident Bob Shapiro, a former public school teacher, software engineer and business owner with no prior political experience, jumped headfirst this summer into the race to unseat U.S. Congresswoman Niki Tsongas. But first, he'll have to best three other Republicans in the Sept. 14 primary.

Signs of a moving campaign season dot town streets

2010-09-02T17:20:12-04:00

A Lansbury Lane resident recently called police after waking up to find several Barry Finegold signs - and some garbage - mischievously left on his lawn overnight. The unwilling supporter is not alone.

Town Talk

2010-09-02T17:19:48-04:00

New contract nears for Stapczynski
Selectmen are coming to the final stages of negotiating a new contract for Town Manager Buzz Stapczynski, whom they reappointed to a fifth, five-year term in February.

Less than two weeks to state primary on Sept. 14

2010-09-02T17:19:24-04:00

The Massachusetts State Primary will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
As customary, there is a change in precinct polling places for fall elections. Precincts 1, 7 and 8 will vote at the Andover Senior Center on Whittier Court, near the Park. Precincts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9 will vote at the Collins Field House at Andover High School, 80 Shawsheen Road.

Obituary policy

2010-09-02T17:18:59-04:00

The Andover Townsman publishes obituary notices 8 inches in length, roughly 200 words, as a free service. Obituaries that are longer incur a charge of $21.88 per additional inch. The Townsman accepts