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Hello North Andover! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • What Merrimackā€™s $254M Royal Crest deal means for North Andover housing
  • How a North Andover native saw the Patriots defense save the day
  • How an Iran communications blackout is tormenting a North Andover family

Also on today's calendar: Guest Speaker: AI at Home and School - Navigating Generative AI with Your Child Presented and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in North Andoverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Tuesday: Sun giving way to clouds, with a high of 44 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain, temps: high: 48, low: 35.
  • Thursday: Snow and rain in the morning, with a high of 43 and low of 13 degrees. ā›„ļø Brr!

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Developers And College Acquire 588-Unit Apartment Complex For $254M: The Boston Deal Sheet (bisnow.com) ā€” Merrimack College has teamed with two Greater Boston developers to buy the 588ā€‘unit Royal Crest Apartments in North Andover for $254 million, a major shift for local housing and campus planning. The college, which already used some units as dorms, is also building new residence halls, signaling big changes ahead for student and neighborhood housing around campus.
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ā€¢ Patriots prove they can win on an off night for Drake Maye (985thesportshub.com) ā€” A North Andover native sportswriter breaks down how the Patriotsā€™ defense carried a 16-3 playoff win over the Chargers even on an off night for quarterback Drake Maye. He highlights key defensive stands, late-game sacks, and returning contributors, suggesting New England can survive tougher postseason tests without relying solely on Mayeā€™s heroics.
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ā€¢ Iranian Americans worried about loved ones amid technology blackout (nbcboston.com) ā€” An Iranian American couple living in North Andover describe the anguish of being unable to reach family in Iran amid an internet and phone blackout during a violent government crackdown on protests. They share the emotional toll of the silence, recall past repression, and urge U.S. leaders and residents to advocate for human rights and an end to the violence.
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  • Haverhill teen charged with shooting and killing Lawrence man back in September (boston25news.com)

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