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Andover End Of Summer Event Canceled Due To Rain

The 375th Anniversary event was postponed Thursday due to heavy rain.

Much of Massachusetts was put under flash flood and tornado warnings Thursday morning.
Much of Massachusetts was put under flash flood and tornado warnings Thursday morning. (Jenna Fisher/Patch)

ANDOVER, MA — Andover's 375th Anniversary End Of Summer event has been canceled due to the weather, the town said Thursday morning.

The event was scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

Heavy rains swept much of Massachusetts Thursday, with some areas put under tornado warnings. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Essex County.

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The National Weather Service forecasts the rain to continue in Andover in the evening.

The town said residents should stay tuned for a rescheduled event date.

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Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.

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