North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover School Committee Affirms State Mask Mandate
The school committee approved a mandate Tuesday night hours after the state education board authorized a statewide one.
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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Wilmington, MA|News|
State Police Investigating Crash Involving Wilmington Police Car
The crash occurred while the police were responding to a reported assault.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
READ: Wildwood School Abuse Investigation Summary Report
An attorney hired by the district said four children were abused at Wilmington's Wildwood Early Childhood Center from 2019 to 2021.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover|News|
Merrimack Valley Transit Restoring Boston Commuter Service
The weekday bus line to Boston is resuming service Sept. 7, but with fewer Boston stops.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
School Committee Chair: 'Happy To Have State Support' On Masks
Ellen Crowley said "it would have been smoother" for local officials if the state had acted sooner on school masking.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
Tewksbury Police Arrest 3, Charge 4 With Car Break-Ins
The town had multiple nights of car break-ins over the last month, the police said.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover|News|
Walk To End Alzheimer's Returning To Andover In Person Oct. 3
The Northeastern MA walk will occur in person again this year after canceling the large gathering in 2020.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Wilmington Police Officer, Other Driver Hospitalized In Crash
Concord Street was closed Wednesday night in the wake of a two-car crash involving a police cruiser.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
2021 Fall Foliage Peak Map: When Leaves Are Best In Woburn
The 2021 Fall Foliage Prediction Map is out to help you plan trips to see autumn in all its splendor in Massachusetts and other states.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
2021 Fall Foliage Peak Map: When Leaves Are Best In Wilmington
The 2021 Fall Foliage Prediction Map is out to help you plan trips to see autumn in all its splendor in Massachusetts and other states.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
2021 Fall Foliage Peak Map: When Leaves Are Best In Tewksbury
The 2021 Fall Foliage Prediction Map is out to help you plan trips to see autumn in all its splendor in Massachusetts and other states.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
2021 Fall Foliage Peak Map: When Leaves Are Best In North Andover
The 2021 Fall Foliage Prediction Map is out to help you plan trips to see autumn in all its splendor in Massachusetts and other states.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover|News|
2021 Fall Foliage Peak Map: When Leaves Are Best In Andover
The 2021 Fall Foliage Prediction Map is out to help you plan trips to see autumn in all its splendor in Massachusetts and other states.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Investigator: Four Kids Abused At Wildwood School Over Two Years
An attorney hired by the district said four children were abused at Wilmington's Wildwood Early Childhood Center from 2019 to 2021.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
State Rep. Andy Vargas Announces 1st Essex State Senate Run
Vargas is running for the seat currently held by Diana DiZoglio, who is running for state auditor.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Woburn, MA|News|
Letter To The Editor: Support The Mass General Brigham Project
Woburn resident Gabrielle Anglade supported Mass General Brigham's proposed expansion in Woburn.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
Tewksbury Police Arrest Two, Charge With Fentanyl Trafficking
A Lawrence resident and a Methuen resident were arrested Sunday in Tewksbury.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover's Nora's Kitchen Closing For Good At End Of Aug.
The local Lebanese restaurant is closing its doors Aug. 31.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Andover|News|
Andover: 'Community-Led Process' Planned For Youth Services
The town denied allegations about the recent resignations of the division's full-time staff in a statement Friday.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
Wilmington, MA|News|
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Chief Appointed For 6 SEEM Districts
Six of the collaborative's 11 districts will share the equity, diversity and inclusion coordinator.
Christopher Huffaker, Patch Staff
