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What's up Andover! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what Andover police handled across town last week
  • What this new ransomware claim could mean for Andover residents' data
  • Why Sam Winik's arrival could transform Andover's back line this fall

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

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 73 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 74, low: 62.
  • Friday: Warmer with periods of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Andover Police Log, Aug. 24-31 (andovermanews.com) — Andover's latest police log details a busy week of calls, from dirt-bike groups and suspicious activity on River and Red Spring roads to minor crashes, fraud reports, and welfare checks. One Lowell man was arrested on a warrant, while officers also handled several animal issues, neighbor disputes, and fireworks mistaken for gunshots across town neighborhoods.
   

2. Ransomware Group Claims Andover As Victim Following Cyberattack (andovermanews.com) — Andover officials are investigating a ransomware group's claim that it breached town and school computer systems during last month's four-day network outage, raising new questions about what data, if any, was accessed. While services are largely restored, the town has not confirmed the group's involvement or reported any required data-breach notifications, leaving residents and school families waiting for clearer answers.
   

3. 13 MIAA boys defenders to know for the 2026 season (soccerjournal.com) — A standout defender, Sam Winik, is set to make his Andover boys' soccer debut this fall after competing in the elite MLS Next program, putting local fans on notice. He's one of 13 high school defenders statewide highlighted as potential impact players, suggesting Andover's back line could be a real strength this season.
   

4. Route 114 Construction To Bring Fall Traffic Delays Near Andover (andovermanews.com) — Drivers traveling between Andover and North Andover on Route 114 should brace for weekday lane shifts and delays this fall as MassDOT advances a major corridor rebuild. Work near the Andover Bypass will add a shared-use path, upgraded signals, and wider roads through November daytime hours, with construction continuing in phases through 2031.
   

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💬 Chatter

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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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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