North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover Fire Wins $14.9K Grant For Protective Gear
The department was one of nearly 300 across the state to receive 2021 state Firefighter Safety Equipment Grants.

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.
The department was one of nearly 300 across the state to receive 2021 state Firefighter Safety Equipment Grants.

The museum was awarded nearly $5,000 in the latest round of Massachusetts Cultural Council grants.
School officials are concerned about finding sufficient space to bring all students back in person.
The Sunday night fire that destroyed three buildings was caused by "improper disposal of smoking materials," officials said Wednesday.
A Lawrence man and a Methuen man were charged with seven burglaries including in Andover, Tewksbury and Wilmington.
Lucy's American Tavern is seeking a new liquor license at 1 Rainin Road, more than two years after the location was vacated.
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The new restaurant will be housed in the Tewksbury Country Club's former pro shop, a year after it was closed, supposedly permanently.
Incumbent Mary Jane Byrnes is one of three candidates running for two three-year seats on the Wilmington School Committee.
A car crashed into Raintree Cleaners while attempting to park, an official said.
A young female Jack Russel Terrier-type dog was found dead along a frequented walking trail behind South Lawrence East Middle in March.
Early voting is underway ahead of Saturday's town election, with dozens of candidates on the ballot.
More Burlington residents wrote to Patch endorsing candidates in the April 10 town election and sharing other views about town politics.
Pam Pietrowski wrote to Patch following her election to the North Andover School Committee.
The council was deadlocked for 50 ballots before a candidate withdrew from the race.
The school will switch to a semester schedule after more than a decade with trimesters.
This grant, which will go to Route 38 sidewalks, is part of the state’s Housing Choice Initiative.
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