Andover Townsman, Andover, MA Townspeople

'Itchy feet' spurs global adventure

2012-02-02T15:54:48-05:00

After working in an 89-acre field in central Ethiopia all day, Andover native Nels Nelson returns to his home and writes an email, where he says "for better or worse, I'm a bit of a wanderlust."
Since graduating from Andover High in 2003, Nelson's life has been filled with travel.

Dalton column: Learning to write their mind

2012-02-02T15:46:52-05:00

The first-graders were fascinated by the young girl on the poster, and especially her face. The young girl was about their age when the poster was created 65 years ago.
I'd been invited to speak on the subject of writing to the first-graders at Shawsheen School, and I was feeling some trepidity, because it is not an age group with whom I regularly speak. Mrs. Susan Infantine, their teacher who'd invited me, had been helpful by explaining where her students were in their sentence development, and I had the help of my granddaughter, Elena Dalton, who was in the class and answered questions I had beforehand.

Interested in visiting Andover, England?

2012-02-02T15:44:57-05:00

Would you like to stay with an Andover counterpart in Andover, England?
Andover Sister Towns Association is sponsoring a program, "Tower of London," at the Stevens Memorial Library, North Andover, on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. The meeting is offered in conjunction with the organization's planned trip to Andover, England from May 15 to 23. Trip information and details will be provided on transportation, possible sightseeing opportunities, and accommodations in the homes of Andover, England residents. New members are always welcome to join ASTA and the group encourages people to sign-up for the trip soon, as the number of participants is limited.

All Those Years Ago

2012-02-02T15:44:52-05:00

100 Years Ago - Feb. 2, 1912
Several Andover people have met with very unpleasant experiences in connection with the Lawrence strike during the week. While going to his place of employment on Monday morning, Thomas Peters of Frye Village received a severe cut on the head as he was alighting from a Belt Line car. Fred Morrison of Elm street also had difficulty on the same morning, being held up by a group of strikers who endeavored to keep him from going to work. He finally managed to get by them, however, and reached the mill safely.

Nominations open for Rotary Citizens Who Care, Educator Awards

2012-02-02T15:42:52-05:00

The Rotary Club of Andover announces that nominations are now being accepted for their 15th annual Citizens Who Care and fourth annual Educator of the Year awards, to be held on Thursday, May 10 at a gala evening at the Wyndham Andover Hotel, beginning at 6 p.m.

Religion: Events involving local congregations

2012-02-02T15:42:29-05:00

Annual Interfaith Prayer at Merrimack College
The Center for the Study of Jewish-Christian-Muslim Relations at Merrimack College will host its ninth Annual Interfaith Prayer on Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 7 to 8 p.m. in Cascia Hall at Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover.

From shy to the Statehouse

2012-01-26T05:04:00-05:00

It's a tough adjustment for any high-schooler when a parent's new job means they must move.
For Andover High School junior Roozbeh (pronounced Rooz-bay) Badie, it was a cross-country adjustment. Last year, his family moved from California to Andover.

Dalton column: Small riot, attack on officer and Abbot Village

2012-01-26T05:03:00-05:00

Just before midnight on Saturday, Jan. 27, 1912, Andover Police Officer Napier was attacked by 25 to 30 men. The following Friday, the Andover Townsman's publisher and editor, John N. Cole, a former speaker of the House in Massachusetts, wrote about the attack in an editorial titled "Apprehend and Punish."

First birthdays for January 2012

2012-01-26T05:01:00-05:00

John Michael Moriarty
John Michael Moriarty turned 1 on Jan. 7. He celebrated his birthday with balloons and cake along with his friends and family. He is the son of Michael and Kristen Moriarty of Andover. He is the grandson of Frank Lehmann of Hampton, N.H., Michele Cosgrove of Stoneham, Judy Moriarty of Hampton, N.H., and Arthur Moriarty of Eliot, Maine. John loves all of the hugs and kisses he gets from his big sister, Tiernan, 4, and his big brother, Ryan, 2.

High School Reunions

2012-01-26T05:00:00-05:00

Andover High School Class of 1967 seeks addresses for its members.
Plans are underway for the group's 45th reunion in October 2012. Classmates are asked to send their contact information to Catherine