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Coffee in hand, Andover? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How an Andover woman's harbor outing ended in a fatal crash.
• How an Andover man's alleged 'revenge' led to federal charges

Also on today's calendar: Free Intro. To Tai Chi Class and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
• Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
• Sunday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Boston Man Faces Charges In Boat Crash Death Of 24-Year-Old Andover Woman (patch.com) — A Boston man is facing charges in connection with a late-night Boston Harbor boat crash that killed 24-year-old Elizabeth Dankert of Andover and injured three others. Prosecutors say he was heavily intoxicated, took out a boat he didn't own at night, and struck a Logan Airport pier at high speed; he's free on bail and due back in court Oct. 8.
   

• Former Malden tenant faces federal illegal voting charge in alleged 'revenge' scheme against former landlord (advocatenews.net) — An Andover resident is facing federal charges for allegedly impersonating a former Malden landlord to cast a ballot in the 2024 presidential election and submit immigration paperwork that nearly cost the couple their green cards. The case, tied to an apparent eviction dispute, highlights how federal prosecutors are scrutinizing voting and immigration fraud in Massachusetts ahead of upcoming monitored elections.
   

📸 Around Andover

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Andover

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Andover Farmers Market →
  Andover Farmers Market, 34 Bartlet St, Andover
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday August 29
• OPEN 10AM TO 4PM
  Andover Center for History & Culture 97 Main St, Andover, MA 01810
  10:00 am
• Dungeons & Dragons for Kids
  Andover Memorial Hall Library Memorial Hall Library - Activity Room
  2:00 pm
Monday August 31
• First Day of School - Teachers
  Andover SD Andover, MA 01810
Thursday September 10
• Free Intro. To Tai Chi Class →
  South Church in Andover, 41 Central St, Andover
  10:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Oak and Iron Presents; OAKtoberfest 2026 →
  Oak & Iron Brewing Co., 18 Red Spring Rd, Andover
  12:30 pm
• Tango! Tango! →
  West Parish Church, 129 Reservation Rd, Andover
  4:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Jodi Lew-Smith, Author of Asa James →
  Andover Center for History & Culture, 97 Main St, Andover
  1:00 pm
• "The Rise and Fall of New England Almshouses and Poor Farms" lecture and book signing by author Jod →
  Andover Center for History & Culture, 97 Main St, Andover
  1:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Free Intro. To Tai Chi Class →
  South Church in Andover, 41 Central St, Andover
  10:00 am
• Jane Cairns, Author Of Exalted Objects →
  Oak & Iron Brewing, 18 Red Spring Rd, Andover
  6:30 pm
• Exalted Objects - Lecture and Book Signing by Andover Author, Jane Cairns →
  Oak & Iron Brewing Co., 18 Red Spring Rd, Andover
  6:30 pm

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• 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric — (781) 451-1017
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• Lander Taylor Quire & Weft — (978) 228-1037
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• Lanam Club — (978) 475-5210
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Phillips Academy - Learn to Ice Skate Classes! —Tom Brunton Read on Patch

• Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Andover. Apply here.
• Whole Foods Market posted a job opening for Bakery Team Member (Service Counter) - Part Time in Andover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Andover here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lawrence

• Arraignment date set in Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña's fraud case (nbcboston.com)
• BBCCRE 2015-GTP outlook revision reflects improved recovery expectations (tradersunion.com)
• REP. PAULINO: Opportunity Doesn't Happen by Accident! (valleypatriot.com)

North Andover

• North Andover Teaching Assistants Face New School Year With Expiring Deal (patch.com)

Burlington

• Huge Scratch-Off Winner Sold At Burlington Store (patch.com)

Ok Andover! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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