Andover Schools Closed, Many Without Power Following Storm

ANDOVER, MA — Andover Public Schools were closed Monday and many were without power due to destruction caused by a storm Friday.

The town said in a statement Sunday afternoon that it was working with National Grid to restore electricity service.

"While power is gradually being restored throughout town, approximately 44 percent of residents remain without power as of Sunday afternoon due to the severity of the damage caused by Friday’s storm," the town said in a statement.

Roads and sidewalks remain obstructed by downed trees. Utility crews are continuing to perform restoration work.

The Robb Center and Memorial Hall were open Monday as cooling centers and a location for charging electronic devices.

The storm left many of the district's schools without power.

The district released the following statement:

Dear Andover Public School Families and Staff,

The damage from the storm on Friday, September 8, 2023 has left the Andover community with extensive power outages and debris on roads and sidewalks. This afternoon, after collaborating with the Town Emergency Management Working Group (EMWG) it has been decided that schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, September 11, 2023. Many of the district’s schools are currently without power with an unclear timeline for restoration. Several National Grid vehicles are causing road closures or blockages which will make traveling for buses and families unsafe and sidewalk cleanup remains ongoing. These blockages have also prevented public works crews access to clean up roads and sidewalks. The Town will have cooling and charging stations available to families at the Robb Senior Center from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. today and at the Memorial Hall Library from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, September 11, 2023.

We will continue to monitor restoration efforts and provide information as it becomes available. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

The rough weather isn't expected to let up either. A flood watch was issued for much of eastern Massachusetts on Monday, with another round of strong storms expected.

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