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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:

  • What Andover residents should know about August's town cyberattack.
  • See how Andover's gas prices stack up across Essex County.

Also on today's calendar: North Andover Knights on the Run 5k and Kids Run and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 68 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 64, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Andover Confirms Unauthorized Access To Systems During Cyberattack (andovermanews.com) — Andover officials have confirmed that hackers gained unauthorized access to some town computer systems during the August cyberattack, and they're still determining whether any personal data was taken. The town's cyber insurance is covering outside forensic and legal help, and investigators are reviewing potentially accessed files to see if state breach notification laws are triggered. Municipal and school services are largely restored, but the probe continues.
   

• Essex County saw lowest price for midgrade gas at $4.24 in week ending Oct. 3 (northbostonnews.com) — Drivers in Andover can compare their recent midgrade gas costs to the rest of Essex County, where prices last week ranged from $4.24 to over $5 per gallon. The county's average midgrade price slightly topped the statewide average, reflecting broader national fuel spikes tied to Middle East tensions and tight refinery supplies.
   

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  • Merrimack Valley YMCA posted a job opening for Group Leader in Andover. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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Tewksbury

  • 2 Charged With Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine In Tewksbury, Police Say (patch.com)
  • MA Patch Candidate Profile: Barry Finegold For State Senate (patch.com)

North Andover

  • Select Board hears benefits of Longmeadow's Yellow Dot program (thereminder.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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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