Andover|News|
Andover Town Meeting Attendees: Retain, But Change, Town Meeting
Andover surveyed residents from Oct. 2019 to Feb. 2020 on town services, town governance and more.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
- Andover, MA
Chris joined Patch from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He covers Andover, North Andover, Wilmington, Woburn and Tewksbury, and he looks forward to hearing from you. You can reach him at chris.huffaker@patch.com or 412-265-8353.
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Woburn, MA|News|
Woburn Memorial High Goes Remote Due To 14 Coronavirus Cases
The school will spend at least a week remote, beginning Monday.
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Wilmington, MA|News|
Wilmington Companies Got $119 Million In Federal PPP Loans
The loans went to 560 companies and helped protect over 6,000 jobs in Wilmington.
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Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Companies Got Over $153 Million In Federal PPP Loans
The loans went to 761 companies and helped protect over 9,000 jobs in Burlington.
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Andover|News|
USPS Operation Santa: How To Mail A Letter In Andover
Many kids could go without gifts this Christmas. The Postal Service's Operation Santa program wants your help keeping Santa's magic alive.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover|News|
Free Coffee For Front-Line Workers At Starbucks In Andover
Starbucks will offer free coffee for all front-line workers through the end of 2020.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
USPS Operation Santa: How To Mail A Letter In North Andover
Many kids could go without gifts this Christmas. The Postal Service’s Operation Santa program wants your help keeping Santa’s magic alive.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
Woburn Companies Got $290 Million In Federal Coronavirus Loans
The loans went to over 1,300 companies and helped protect over 18,000 jobs in Woburn.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Wilmington High Risk Again With 148 Active Coronavirus Cases
The town's case count rose and the test rate crossed the 5 percent threshold to be considered high-risk.
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Tewksbury, MA|News|
Tewksbury High Risk Again, Hospital Reports 39 Coronavirus Cases
The town's positive test rate rose to 5.22 percent and it added over 200 cases in the last two weeks.
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Andover|News|
Andover Reports 178 Cases, Remains Moderate Risk
The town's active case count declined and the positive test rate held steady, according to town and state data.
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North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover Police Food Drive Moved To Sunday Due To Weather
As a storm rolls into town, the police department opted to move the food drive. Here's what to know.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
Woburn Free Coronavirus Testing Canceled Due To Weather
The city was due to again provide free testing for residents in the Showcase Cinema parking lot Saturday.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Schools Begin Search For New School Diversity Director
Town meeting members voted to fund the new school district position in September.
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Tewksbury, MA|News|
Teachers Union Votes No Confidence In Superintendent: Patch PM
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North Andover, MA|News|
Ex-Fiance Pleads Guilty To 2018 Murder Of North Andover Woman
Brian Chevalier, 54, of New Hampshire was sentenced to life in prison Friday after admitting to the 2018 strangling of Wendi Rose Davidson.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover|News|
Here's The Estimated COVID-19 Vaccine Wait Time In Essex County
The New York Times, the Surgo Foundation and Ariadne Labs used their vaccine tool to calculate what priority you would receive it.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover|News|
Andover Schools Pick 2 Interim Superintendent Finalists
The School Committee will publicly interview the two picks, Claudia Bach and Kathleen Alward Smith, on Thursday.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
Tewksbury Teachers Union Votes No Confidence In Superintendent
Union leadership cited unprofessional behaviors and lack of leadership as reasons for the vote, which was approved by 82 percent of voters.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Burlington, MA|News|
Free Coffee For Front-Line Workers At Starbucks In Burlington
Starbucks will offer free coffee for all front-line workers through the end of 2020.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff