http://www.andovertownsman.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:25:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_205175153.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_205175153.html A few seconds of television fame and the chance to promote the downtown brought out hordes of local residents and business owners last Friday morning, July 18, as Boston television station FOX25 filmed its morning show live from Andover. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:24:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_205174925.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_205174925.html The summer of 1958 was a busy time for the town and especially its police and firefighters. There was an attempted armed robbery at the Howard Johnson restaurant (near the end of South Main Street near Bypass Road, now typically referred to as Route 125). Police Officers Richard Caldwell and Warren Maddox were routinely checking the back of the building at 10 p.m. when a waitress came outside and informed them there was an armed man at the cash register near the front of the restaurant. Caldwell walked around the building and came quietly through the front door. There were 100 patrons at the counter and tables. With his gun drawn, Caldwell walked up behind the man and told him to drop his gun. As the robber turned toward Caldwell, he still had the gun in his hand, and the officer took a .38-caliber revolver away from him. Meanwhile, Maddox was covering the back to prevent an escape. The arrested man was an unemployed hotel worker from Roxbury. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:23:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_205174808.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_205174808.html Remembering George Snyder Fourteen family members will join scores of day campers as the Merrimack Valley YMCA honors the late Camp Otter Director George Snyder, formerly of Andover, on Saturday, July 26. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:22:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_205174841.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_205174841.html Two young Andover soccer players have gone all the way this week and mdash; all the way to Arkansas to compete in the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, that is. Andover residents Glen Martin and Chelinde "Che" Edouard are two of the 18 players on the Boston Blast soccer team that is competing from July 21 to 26. They will face five other top teams in the nation in the under age 15 category. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:27:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_050104652.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_050104652.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:27:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_198154124.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_198154124.html Around 130 members of one of Andover's long-standing families, the Lynch family, gathered at 39 Gray Road on July 12 for a reunion. "We haven't seen everyone in years," said family member Andrea Zaimes. "We just talked and talked. It brought the memories forward." Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:25:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_198151823.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_198151823.html Fox TV show live from Andover Friday morning, July 18 FOX25 Morning News co-host Kim Carrigan, traffic reporter Doug Meehan and news commentator Doug "VB" Goudie will broadcast their show live from the Park in downtown Andover tomorrow, Friday, July 18. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:24:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_198151856.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_198151856.html In the 1950s, Steven T. Byington was an old man with a long, white beard. He was of medium height but seemed taller because he was thin. He wore sneakers but never a hat when he walked back and forth from his home in Ballard Vale to Memorial Hall Library. He made this walk often, summer or winter, and over his shoulder he carried a sack for books. He would politely decline an offer of a ride, although he wouldn't hesitate to stop and chat along the way. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:21:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_198154236.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_198154236.html Those who help preserve Andover's architectural and written history have been honored with the 2008 18th annual Preservation Awards. The Andover Preservation Commission gives the awards in collaboration with the Andover Historical Society and the Ballard Vale Historic District Commission This year, a committee made up of members of all three organizations evaluated nominations submitted by the public and selected and quot;11 outstanding examples of preservation effort within the town of Andover. Residences, businesses and individual craftspeople or preservation activists were considered. and quot; Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:20:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_198152928.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_198152928.html 100 Years Ago: 1908 "Famous Singers Here" Miss Jean Stuart and Stuart Moncur arrived from Scotland on June 30, and are residing with their brother David H. Moncur in Frye Village. They have gone to New York on a brief business trip and will return here to taking up professional engagements throughout the country. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:30:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_191164944.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_191164944.html The rain and the threat of thunderstorms did not deter a few hundred Andover residents from celebrating Independence Day in typical Andover style. Department of Community Service Director Mary Donohue estimated there was about 400 people at the annual July 4 celebration in the Park. This number was significantly less than past years due to the inclement weather, but that did not stop those residents who came out early from enjoying pancake breakfasts and watching the Horribles Parade. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:29:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_191161606.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_191161606.html "Big Atomic Energy Plant May Locate Here," was the Townsman's banner headline on Nov. 15, 1956. The story beneath the headline didn't appear to justify the size of the headline. The town was one of 50 locations being considered. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:28:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_191161715.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_191161715.html Wayniacs rejoice Andover fans of performer Wayne Newton will have a chance to see him sing locally again. Newton will return to Lawrence on Monday, Sept. 15, according to Sal Lupoli, president/CEO of Sal's Pizza Retail and Wholesale Divisions, Salvatore's Restaurants and Riverwalk Properties. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:26:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_191164405.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_191164405.html 100 Years Ago: 1908 "Airship at Paragon Park" Lincolu Beachy, the man who carried off the first prize in the International Contest for Dirigibles at St. Louis last October, is now one of the free attractions at All New Paragon "The Park De-Luxe" at Nantasket Beach. Beachy has brought with him to Paragon Park two Strobel dirigible airships, one of the identical machines in which he rode to victory at St. Louis. Weather permitting, he will give exhibition flights every afternoon at 5:30 and once during his limited engagement at the Park, he will fly 20 miles over the waters to Boston Harbor to the city of Boston and return to Nantasket, making the longest trip over water ever attempted by airship. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:35:00 +0000 http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_184170600.html http://www.andovertownsman.com/townspeople/local_story_184170600.html For the past 10 summers now, senior baseball buffs have boarded a school bus at the Andover Senior Center, ready for the fun ride to a Lowell Spinners baseball game. The gas tank is full and the tickets are free, compliments of the firefighters union, and organized by Deputy Chief Jim Dolan.