5 Things You Need to Know Today, Oct. 29: Hurricane Sandy Edition

1. Schools Closed: Andover Public Schools are closed today, Oct. 29, along with a few others. Check them out in Andover Closings and Cancellations.

2. Stay Home, Be Safe: Here is a quick roundup of the Governor's press conference yesterday evening, in which he tells state residents to stay home from work and off the roads unless necessary. 

3.Trash Expected On-Time: Trash and recycling collection is expected on schedule this week, according to an message the town has set in place. Just dial 978-623-8350 and then dial 1 to find out whether trash or recycling pickup has changed due to the storm.

4. Hurricane Sandy Info Hub: Check out a hub of information on Hurricane Sandy in Andover. Here is a topic page containing all hurricane-related content.

5. Clean the Drains: If you get a chance before the storm hits, be sure to clear out your storm drains near your home in order to assist highway staff that won't have the time to get to every drainage grate. But, of course, safety is always first.