Andover Townsman, Andover, MA--Townspeople

Having a ball - three times

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:01:00 EST

Nearly 300 Andover dads and daughters got an early start on the 2008 holiday parties last weekend. The Department of Community Services hosted its annual Holly Ball, which has ballooned to a three-day event because of its popularity.

Piano is the key to connecting generations

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:01:00 EST

At a typical piano recital, a student plays a piece, takes a bow and calls it a day. Armando Belliard of Andover's experience was no different — until a performance at Atria Marland Place last Sunday.

Dalton column: Shattuck Farm Part II: From serving ice cream to being a memory

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:58:00 EST

When I walk to the end of Old River Road, I try to imagine where the structures existed when the Shattucks lived there, and served their ice cream and Saturday night bean suppers. There are no buildings left today. In 1959, Interstate 93 cut through the farm just yards away from the Shattuck's home, marking the beginning of the end of the entire farm. By 1981, all of the farm structures were moved.

Town Talk: Brief items worth knowing about

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:55:00 EST

Three young Andover actors in Oliver
When Guy "Terry" Kelley of Bradford calls street urchins "my dears" in his role as Fagin in the play Oliver Twist, he isn't kidding. As the male lead, Fagin, the mastermind of thieves, one of Kelley's students is played by his own niece Emma Kelley, 9, of Andover. Both actors are veteran members of Pentucket Players.

YOUR TAKE:What makes a townie, a townie?

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:27:00 EST

Surprise honor for former West principal: Hart, other veterans greeted with standing ovations

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:03:00 EST

West Middle School used patriotic music, ceremony and standing ovations at an assembly on Monday to thank Andover veterans — many of whom were just a few years older than the students are when they enlisted.

Town Talk: Andover man vies to sing new Bernie & Phyl's jingle and other short items worth knowing about

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:01:00 EST

Vote for his jingle
Election season isn't over just yet. Andover High graduate Jason Pratt is looking for voters to help him make a name for himself in the music industry — and to win a new car in the process.

Dalton column: Shattuck Farm: From Native Americans to ice cream

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:00:00 EST

Shattuck's Ice Cream Stand was an Andover landmark between 1937 and 1965.
It was on one of Andover's oldest farms, but 8,000 years before it was a farm, the land was host to the largest American Indian settlement in what would later be called New England. The settlement was along the south side of the Merrimack River, on the big bend that turns the river south and now marks the farthest point in the north-northwest part of Andover (west of where Interstate 93 crosses the river). The ice cream shop and original farmhouse were next to where I-93 now exists, just north of the Chateau Restaurant.

Senior Notes: Events offered at the Andover Senior Center

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:59:00 EST

Birding group: Preregistration. If it's fall, then it's time to head out with the Retelles to explore and enjoy some of the local conservation areas. We'll be meeting at and heading out from the center at 8 a.m. on Fridays. Be sure and give us a call if you're planning to come with us.

Youth take on fun run: Fifth-grade results

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:57:00 EST

The Andover Physical Education Department in cooperation with the high school cross-country team sponsored a one mile, cross-country fun run for the promotion of cardiovascular fitness, the enjoyment of running and the development of sportsmanship. The event was open to all fourth- and fifth-grade students in the Andover Public Elementary Schools. Eighty-seven students participated in the event held at Andover High School on Oct. 27.