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Editorial: Involvement in local government makes difference at home

It appears Andover's next town clerk will be able to ease into the job. The soon-to-be-hired person - finalists will be interviewed this month - will oversee a March town election with only one contested race. Challenger Larry Bruce and incumbents Jerry Stabile and Alex Vispoli will face off for two seats on the Board of Selectmen. There will be no School Committee race or race for Town Meeting moderator, Andover Housing Authority or the Greater Lawrence Technical High School committee. Normally, this means a low turnout. ....more>>

Letter: Feeling shut out of town government

Feeling shut out of town government
Editor, Townsman:
I could not agree more with the Townsman's "Wanted: Candidates for town office" editorial last week. In fact, I was so fired up that I came this close to taking out papers. But I didn't. The reason I didn't is perhaps the saddest part of the story: I feel pretty certain that, even if I (or some other brave soul) were to be elected, the chances of actually being able to effectuate meaningful change are slim. Although there are many reasons I believe this to be true, two stand out in my mind. more>>

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SECTION POLL
Bill Fahey has vowed to shave his head on live television (local cable access, that is) during the AYS telethon next week if the right amount of money is raised for youth causes. Would you ever shave your head for a cause?
Yes. 56.52%
Never! 4.35%
It would take a VERY special cause. 17.39%
I’ve never thought about it. 13.04%
None of the above 8.70%
23 votes counted
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