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Andover Snowstorm: Town Offices, Library Closed
The town reversed plans to open offices late Friday, opting to stay closed all day due to the snow.
ANDOVER, MA — Andover town offices and the library will remain closed all day Friday, contrary to earlier plans to open late.
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning that will be in effect 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday in Andover. The service forecasts 5 to 10 inches of snowfall in Andover from 3 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.
Because the state is not counting any remote learning days toward the required 180-day in-person learning requirement this year, all snow days this year will be traditional snow days, unlike the hybrid or remote days some districts had last year.
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The state is also closing all "Stop the Spread" coronavirus testing sites on Friday.
4:15 PM: Here is the updated forecast for Friday's winter storm. Portions of E MA, RI & E CT will see 6-8" of snow. Isolated accums of 10" are not out of the question in SE MA where 1-2"/hr snowfall rates set up. The AM commute *will* be hazardous. Avoid travel if possible. pic.twitter.com/tzHSAQdZqB
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) January 6, 2022
Local restrictions
This story will be updated throughout the day Thursday and Friday with the latest measures.
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School snow day
Andover Public Schools will be closed Friday, the district said. There will be no school for students or staff.
Town offices, library
Town offices and the Memorial Hall Library will remain closed all day Friday, the town said.
UPDATE - 1/7/22 10:20 AM: As a result of the updated forecast and current conditions, Town Offices and Memorial Hall Library be closed today, January 7, 2022. https://t.co/ix6ZHgfacd
— Town of Andover, MA (@AndoverMaGov) January 7, 2022
Merrimack Valley YMCA
The Andover/North Andover will open at 10 a.m., but childcare will be closed Friday.
Check the town's Storm Information Center for the most up-to-date information.
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