Candidates for the 18th Essex District’s open state representative seat outlined their priorities and differences on housing, taxes, school funding and other issues at an Oct. 20 ...

Andover completed the $4.5 million sale of the Old Town Yard to a Minco affiliate, advancing a redevelopment with 165 housing units, commercial space and public amenities.

The Select Board voted 4–1 to advance a 334-unit apartment proposal at Minuteman Park, with conditions addressing infrastructure, corridor planning and archaeological resources.

Cynthia Nasiatka argues the Select Board should put residents’ concerns about speeding on its agenda and develop a plan to address them.

Andover police searched an unoccupied home Sunday after a family member reported a possible break-in and later spotted a man on a security camera. The Oct. 23–25 Public Safety Notebook also ...

Andover and Central Catholic were tied at halftime, but the Raiders pulled away in the second half for a 42-24 victory in a Merrimack Valley Conference showdown.

Mental health calls to Andover police increased 36% over two years, placing growing demands on first responders. A specially trained police force, behavioral health clinician and Fire Rescue ...

The AHS Marching Band’s holiday wreath sale will support instruments, student scholarships and a potential new equipment ...

A reported assault at a River Road business, teenagers allegedly banging on windows and throwing bottles, a suspicious package that turned out to be an Amazon delivery, and four arrests were among ...

Andover’s first Pumpkin Smash will turn Halloween pumpkins into compost Nov. 3, with candy wrapper recycling, cider, donuts and sustainability information also on hand.

Officers used a K-9 unit and aerial drones to search wooded areas near Campanelli Drive after the driver fled a traffic stop.

Downtown Andover trick-or-treating returns Oct. 28, giving children a chance to collect treats from local businesses ahead of Halloween.