| Date | Time | Place | Description |
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| Wednesday, May 24, 2006 |
6:00 pm |
Marland Place
15 Stevens Street
Andover, MA 01810 |
Annual Meeting.
Social gathering, dinner and annual meeting. Election of the slate of officers for the upcoming year. Approval of the LWV ANA agenda for the upcoming year. All LWV members welcome.
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| Monday, June 05, 2006 |
7:00 pm |
North Andover High School
430 Osgood St.
North Andover, MA |
North Andover Town Meeting.
Please note that the N. Andover Town Meeting was postponed from May 8 to June 5.
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| Wednesday, June 07, 2006 |
9:15 am |
Diana Walsh's, 23 Greybirch Rd., Andover |
Board Meeting.
|
| Saturday, June 10, 2006 |
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The Park, Andover |
Andover Days/Know Your Town Fair.
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| Wednesday, June 14, 2006 |
11:30 am |
Rtes 114 & 133 |
Lunch & Conversation.
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| Monday, August 14, 2006 |
11:30 am - 1 pm |
Panera's, Rts 133 & 114, N. Andover |
Lunch & Conversation.
Monthly informal gathering of League members and friends. Everyone welcome!
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| Friday, August 18, 2006 |
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Bulletin deadline.
Please email articles to jennessa@celebratestudio.com.
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| Wednesday, August 30, 2006 |
Postmarked by today |
Town clerk's office. |
Registration deadline and absentee ballots.
You can register to vote for the state primary or apply for absentee ballots through the town clerk's office:
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| Wednesday, September 06, 2006 |
7:15 pm |
6 Roulston Circle
Andover, MA 01810 |
Board Meeting.
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| Thursday, September 14, 2006 |
11:30 am - 1 pm |
Panera's, Rts. 133 & 114, N. Andover |
Lunch & Conversation.
Monthly informal gathering of League members and friends. Everyone welcome!
|
| Friday, September 15, 2006 |
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Bulletin deadline.
Please email articles to jennessa@celebratestudio.com.
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| Saturday, September 16, 2006 |
10:00 am - 1pm |
Main Street, Andover |
Know Your Town Fair.
Contact Heather Moody Holman heather@heatherholman.com for details.
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| Tuesday, September 19, 2006 |
7 am - 8 pm |
Andover
Precincts 1, 7 & 8: Senior Center, Whittier Court.
Precincts 2-6 & 9: High School Field House, Shawsheen Rd.
North Andover
N.Andover High School, 430 Osgood Street
|
State Primary Elections.
Offices on the ballot:
US Senator, US Representative
Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of the Commonwealth
Attorney General, Treasurer and Receiver General, Auditor
Governor's Council (all 8 districts)
State Senator (all 40 districts)
State Representative (all 160 districts)
District Attorney, Clerk of Courts, Register of Deeds
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| Thursday, September 21, 2006 |
6:30 pm |
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston |
LWVM Guardian of Democracy Award Dinner.
The recipient of the inaugural LWVM Guardian of Democracy Award is Paul La Camera, General Manager of WBUR public radio. For ticket info, contact the state LWV at lwvma@lwvma.org.
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| Wednesday, September 27, 2006 |
10 am - noon |
20 Ironwood Rd.
North Andover, MA 01845 |
North Andover Hot Topics Chat.
An informal discussion of current hot issues in North Andover. Open to all LWV members.
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| Wednesday, October 04, 2006 |
9:15 am |
86 High Plain Rd
Andover, MA 01810 |
Board meeting; open to all members.
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| Tuesday, October 10, 2006 |
7:00 pm |
Memorial Hall Library
Elm Square
Andover, MA 01810 |
Paths, Trails, Bikes and Boats - Getting around Andover.
Andover Community Paths, AVIS, Trails Committee, Shawsheen River Watershed Assoc., & Andover Conservation Commission will present information and plans to improve getting around and through Andover. Contact Michael Frishman 978-475-2605 or frisma@comcast.net
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| Thursday, October 12, 2006 |
8:00 am |
Old Town Hall
20 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810 |
I-93 Interchange Public Meeting.
Discussion of the proposed I-93 Interchange project. Open to the public.
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| Friday, October 13, 2006 |
11:30 am-1 pm |
Panera's, Rts 133 & 114, N. Andover |
Lunch & Conversation.
Monthly informal gathering of League members and friends. Everyone welcome!
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| Wednesday, October 18, 2006 |
Postmarked by today |
Town Clerk's office |
Registration deadline and absentee ballots.
You can register to vote for the state elections or apply for absentee ballots through the town clerk's office:
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| Thursday, October 19, 2006 |
7:30 pm |
Robert Lehman Art Center
Brooks School
1160 Great Pond Rd.
North Andover, MA 01845 |
Chocolate at the Lehman.
An evening of Chocolate Tasting, Art & Networking. Open to all League members and friends. RSVP to Heather 978-500-0626 or heather@heatherholman.com by Oct. 12. $5 suggested donation.
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| Friday, October 20, 2006 |
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November Bulletin deadline.
Send submissions to jennessa@celebratestudio.com.
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| Sunday, October 22, 2006 |
5:30-9 pm |
Coldwell Banker/Hunneman Victor, Andover |
LWVM Phonothon.
State League fundraising evening.
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| Wednesday, October 25, 2006 |
10 am - noon |
20 Ironwood Rd.
North Andover, MA 01845 |
N. Andover Hot Topics Chat.
An informal discussion of current hot issues in North Andover. Open to all LWV members.
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| Wednesday, October 25, 2006 |
7 pm |
Meeting Room
Public Safety Center
32 North Main Street
Andover, MA 01810 |
Candidates Forum.
Meet the candidates for Representative for the 18th Essex District; Q&A session to follow. Open to the public and televised on cable.
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| Thursday, October 26, 2006 |
7:00 pm |
Old Town Hall
20 Main St.
Andover, MA 01810 |
Proposition 2 1/2: Cents and Non$en$e.
Panel discussion moderated by Madhu Sridhar, Pres. LWVM; Panelists are Mary Clare Higgins, Mayor of Northampton & Pres. Board of Dir. MA Municipal Assoc., Noah Berger, Exec. Dir. MA Budget & Policy Center, Joanne Marden, Chair, Andover Finance Committee. Free and open to the public.
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| Wednesday, November 01, 2006 |
7:15 pm |
23 Greybirch Rd.
Andover, MA 01810 |
Board Meeting.
|
| Tuesday, November 07, 2006 |
7 am - 8 pm |
Andover
Precincts 1, 7 & 8: Senior Center, Whittier Court.
Precincts 2-6 & 9: High School Field House, Shawsheen Rd.
North Andover
N.Andover High School, 430 Osgood Street
|
State Election.
Offices on the ballot:
US Senator, US Representative
Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of the Commonwealth
Attorney General, Treasurer and Receiver General, Auditor
Governor's Council (all 8 districts)
State Senator (all 40 districts)
State Representative (all 160 districts)
District Attorney, Clerk of Courts, Register of Deeds
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| Monday, November 13, 2006-Friday, November 17, 2006 |
|
Andover Public Schools |
Community Read-Along.
Town volunteers and public officials select a favorite book to read to a class.
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| Tuesday, November 14, 2006 |
11:30 am - 1 pm |
Panera Bread
Rts. 114 & 133
N. Andover |
Lunch & Conversation.
Monthly informal gathering of League members and friends. Everyone welcome!
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| Tuesday, November 14, 2006 |
7:00 pm |
West Middle School
Shawsheen Rd.
Andover, MA |
Andover School Committee Open Forum.
School Committee and School Administration seek citizen input as part of the FY08 budget planning process.
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| Wednesday, November 15, 2006 |
7:00-9:00pm |
Public Safety Center
32 N.Main Street
Andover, MA 01810 |
Capital Projects Review.
Board of Selectmen's third annual mid-year review's focus will be important capital improvement projects facing Andover: I-93/Lowell Junction Interchange, Main Street project, Ledge Road Landfill, Reichhold Chemical land, Town Yard, Youth Center. Contact Alex Vispoli at avispoli@comcast.net.
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| Friday, November 17, 2006 |
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December Bulletin deadline.
Send submissions to jennessa@celebratestudio.com.
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| Wednesday, November 29, 2006 |
10-noon |
20 Ironwood Rd.
North Andover, MA 01845 |
North Andover Hot Topics Chat.
Informal discussion for League members. Call 978-689-7460.
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| Wednesday, December 06, 2006 |
9:15 a.m. |
20 Ironwood Rd
North Andover, MA 01845 |
Board Meeting.
|
| Wednesday, December 06, 2006 |
6:30 pm |
Andover Historical Society
97 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810 |
Holiday Potluck Dinner/State Program Review.
A festive winter dinner and a brief review of the LWV of MA program. All LWV members are welcome and encouraged to come!
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| Thursday, December 14, 2006 |
11:30 am - 1 pm |
Panera Bread
Rts 114 & 133
N. Andover |
Lunch & Conversation.
Monthly informal gathering of League members and friends. Everyone welcome!
|
| Friday, December 15, 2006 |
|
|
January Bulletin deadline.
Send submissions to jennessa@celebratestudio.com.
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| Wednesday, January 03, 2007 |
9:15 a.m. |
3 Lowell Junction Rd
Andover, MA 01810 |
Board Meeting.
|
| Thursday, January 11, 2007 |
7 pm |
3rd floor conf. rm.
Andover Town Offices
36 Bartlet St.
Andover, MA 01810 |
Running for Office Workshop.
Come learn the nuts and bolts of running for elective office. A representative from the MA Office of Campaign Finance will talk you through the financial and filing requirements for a campaign. The Andover and N. Andover Town Clerks will discuss nomination papers and important dates.
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| Friday, January 12, 2007 |
9:30 am |
Memorial Hall Library, 3rd floor
Elm Square
Andover, MA 01810 |
Sustainability/Natural Resources Committee meeting.
Call 978-475-8655 for details.
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| Friday, January 12, 2007 |
11:30 am - 1 pm |
Panera Bread
Rts 114 & 133
N. Andover |
Lunch & Conversation.
Monthly informal gathering of League members and friends. Everyone welcome!
|
| Friday, January 19, 2007 |
|
|
February Bulletin deadline.
Send submissions to jennessa@celebratestudio.com.
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| Wednesday, January 24, 2007 |
10-noon |
20 Ironwood Road
North Andover, MA 01845 |
North Andover Hot Topics Chat.
Informal discussion for League members. Call 978-689-7460.
|
| Saturday, January 27, 2007 |
9-2:15pm |
Wheatley Hall
University of Massachusetts
Boston, MA |
Forum on Municipal Finance.
LWVM Fiscal Policy Update Committee presents: Where doe$ the money come from and where doe$ it go? State policies/laws that affect how municipalities spend and raise money;money coming from the State to municipalities and money that municipalities pay to the State. Forum is underwritten by the LWV of Boston.
|
| Thursday, February 01, 2007 |
8:00 am |
Memorial Hall Library
Elm Square
Andover,MA 01810 |
I-93 Interchange Meeting.
Tri-town meeting to discuss issues surrounding the proposed I-93 interchange.
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| Wednesday, February 07, 2007 |
7:15 p.m. |
6 Snowberry Rd
Andover, MA 01810 |
Board Meeting.
|
| Thursday, February 08, 2007 |
7:30 pm |
6 Roulston Circle
Andover, MA 01810 |
Sustainability/Natural Resources Committee Meeting.
|
| Thursday, February 15, 2007 |
11:30 am - 1 pm |
Panera's
Rtes 114 & 133
N. Andover, MA 01845 |
Lunch & Conversation.
- We'll be at Panera's due to a power outage at Top of the Scales.
Monthly informal gathering of League members and friends. Everyone welcome!
|
| Wednesday, February 21, 2007 |
|
|
March Bulletin deadline.
Send submissions to jennessa@celebratestudio.com.
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| Thursday, February 22, 2007 |
10-noon |
279 Winter Street
North Andover, MA 01845 |
North Andover Hot Topics Chat.
An informal discussion of current hot issues in North Andover. Open to all LWV members.
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| Saturday, March 03, 2007 |
9 am - noon |
Enterprise Bank
8 High Street
Andover, MA 01810 |
Andover Candidates Coffee.
Informal gathering with coffee and donuts. Come meet the candidates for local office.
|
| Wednesday, March 07, 2007 |
8:30 am - 8 pm |
Town Clerk's office
Town Hall |
Deadline - voter registration.
March 7 is the last day to register to vote in order to vote in the March 27 town elections.
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| Wednesday, March 07, 2007 |
9:15 a.m. |
197 Shawsheen Rd
Andover, MA 01810 |
Board Meeting.
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| Thursday, March 08, 2007 |
7:00 pm |
North Andover Town Hall
Selectmen's Room, 2nd floor |
North Andover Candidates Forum.
Come to Town Hall to hear the debate live or tune in on the cable channel. List of candidates.
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| Friday, March 09, 2007 |
9:00 a.m |
Memorial Hall Library, 3rd floor
Elm Square
Andover, MA 01810 |
Sustainability/Natural Resources Committee Meeting.
|
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 |
11:30-1:00 pm |
Top of the Scales
4 Johnson Street
North Andover, MA 01845 |
Lunch & Conversation.
Monthly informal gathering of League members and friends. Everyone welcome! NOTE NEW LOCATION!!
|
| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 |
7 pm |
Memorial Hall Library
Andover, MA |
Andover Candidates Forum.
Candidates Debate for:
- Board of Selectmen
- Housing Authority
Come to the library to hear the debate live or tune in on the cable channel. Due to the large number of candidates running, we are holding two candidates nights, on March 14 & 15. List of candidates.
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| Thursday, March 15, 2007 |
7 pm |
Memorial Hall Library
Andover, MA 01810 |
Andover Candidates Forum.
Candidates Debate for:
- Town Moderator
- School Committee
Come to the library to hear the debate live or tune in on the cable channel. Due to the large number of candidates running, we are holding two candidates nights, on March 14 & 15. List of candidates.
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| Friday, March 16, 2007 |
|
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LWVM Online Student Essay Contest Deadline.
Students in grades 4-12 should submit their essays by today. Go to http://www.lwvma.org for contest details.
|
| Wednesday, March 21, 2007 |
|
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April Bulletin deadline.
Send submissions to jennessa@celebratestudio.com.
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| Thursday, March 22, 2007 |
10-noon |
20 Ironwood Road
North Andover, MA 01845 |
North Andover Hot Topics Chat.
Come discuss timely issues facing North Andover with fellow League members. Contact 978-689-7460.
|
| Tuesday, March 27, 2007 |
7 am - 8 pm |
Andover High School
and
North Andover High School |
Town Elections.
Remind your friends and neighbors to vote!
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| Wednesday, March 28, 2007 |
7-8:45pm |
Memorial Hall Library
Elm Square
Andover, MA 01810 |
Invasive Plants with Peter Alden.
Come hear Peter Alden, renowned naturalist and author discuss the dirty (two) dozen invasives that are threatening our woodlands and wetlands.Co-sponsored by Andover Garden Club, Spade and Trowel Garden Club, Village Garden Club, North Andover Garden Club. Free and open to the public.
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| Wednesday, April 04, 2007 |
7 p.m. |
16 Martingale Lane
Andover, MA 01810 |
Local Program Planning & Board Meeting.
Come at 7:00 to suggest or discuss new League studies or action/advocacy for next year.
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| Tuesday, April 10, 2007 |
9:00 am |
State House
Boston, MA |
Day on the Hill.
"The Face of Poverty in Massachusetts: The Poorest Among Us." Join fellow League members from across the state to learn about and lobby for upcoming legislation. Keynote speaker is Governor Deval Patrick. Other featured speakers are Noah Berger of the MA Budget & Policy Center, Lyndia Downie, President,Pine Street Inn and Sylvia Ferrell-Jones, CEO, YWCA, Boston. Contact 978-470-3140 for carpooling info.
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| Thursday, April 12, 2007 |
7 pm |
Memorial Hall Library
Andover, MA 01810 |
Andover Warrant Forum.
Learn about the hot topics for the upcoming Town Meeting. Come to the library to hear it live or catch it on cable.
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| Friday, April 13, 2007 |
9-11:00 am |
42 School Street
Andover, MA 01810 |
Andover LWV Members Warrant Unit.
Help decide if the LWV ANA is going to take a position on any of the Town Meeting articles. Open to all LWV ANA members.
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| Friday, April 13, 2007 |
11:30-1:00 pm |
Top of the Scales
4 Johnson Street
North Andover, MA 01845 |
Lunch & Conversation.
Monthly informal gathering of League members and friends. Everyone welcome!
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| Friday, April 20, 2007 |
|
|
May Bulletin deadline.
Send submissions to jennessa@celebratestudio.com.
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| Monday, April 23, 2007 |
7 pm |
Field House
Andover High School
Shawsheen Rd |
Andover Town Meeting.
An invigorating exercise in grass-roots democracy. All Andover residents who are registered to vote can participate. Non-voters can attend, but cannot vote.
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| Tuesday, April 24, 2007 |
7 pm |
Field House
Andover High School |
Andover Town Meeting.
2nd night. Special Town Meeting will begin at 8:00 p.m.
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| Wednesday, April 25, 2007 |
10-noon |
20 Ironwood Rd.
North Andover, MA 01845 |
North Andover Hot Topics Chat.
Come join fellow League members for an informal discussion about current issues facing North Andover.
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| Sunday, April 29, 2007 |
2:00 pm |
Fanueil Hall
Boston, MA |
LWVM Online Student Essay Contest Awards Ceremony.
Making Democracy Work Contest winners will read their essays. Alan Khazei, the Co-Founder of City Year is keynote speaker, and The Honorable Thomas M. Menino will offer greetings as the Mayor of the City of Boston. The Andover Wood Hill Middle School Hand Bell Choir will perform.
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| Monday, April 30, 2007 |
7 pm |
Collins Center
Andover High School |
Andover Town Meeting.
3rd night.
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| Wednesday, May 02, 2007 |
9:15 a.m. |
145 Argilla Rd
Andover, MA 01810 |
Board Meeting.
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| Wednesday, May 09, 2007 |
7:00 p.m. |
Andover Public Safety Center
32 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810 |
"LEED"ing to a Greener Future for Andover, Part 1.
Come hear about how to make the next generation of homes and buildings environmentally sensitive and energy efficient. Learn about green design. Speakers are Dr. Stephen Nodvin, The Climate Project; Joe Piantedosi, Andover Plant & Facilities Director, Ken Buckland, The Cecil Group (I-93 Development Area); Daniel Leary, Nex Gen Energy Solutions. Free and open to the public. Contact Paul Materazzo 978-623-8310 or Amy Janovsky 978-475-8655.
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| Monday, May 14, 2007 |
11:30-1:00 pm |
Top of the Scales
4 Johnson Street
North Andover, MA 01845 |
Lunch & Conversation.
Monthly informal gathering of League members and friends. Everyone welcome!
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| Monday, May 14, 2007 |
7:00 pm |
North Andover High School |
North Andover Town Meeting.
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| Thursday, May 17, 2007 |
7-9:00 p.m. |
Memorial Hall Library
Elm Square
Andover, MA 01810 |
"LEED'ing to a Greener Future for Andover, Part 2.
Another evening of information about green design. Speakers are Barbara Batshalom, Green Building Roundtable; Sam Nutter, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative; Willard D. Perkins, President, Hearthstone Realty Corp.; Dave Boettcher, of ICF International, will talk about ENERGY STAR programs.
Free and open to the public.Contact Paul Materazzo 978-623-8310 or Amy Janovsky 978-475-8655.
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| Thursday, May 24, 2007 |
6:00-9:00 pm |
Marland Place
15 Stevens Street
Andover, MA 01810 |
Annual Meeting.
A social gathering and potluck dinner followed by the annual business meeting. All LWV members welcome and encouraged to attend! RSVP by Friday, May 18.
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| Friday, June 01, 2007 |
11:30 am-10:30 pm |
Marlborough Courtyard by Marriott
75 Felton St.
Marlborough, MA 01752 |
LWVM Convention 2007.
This year's theme is Growing Leaders! Friday's luncheon speaker is Senate President Therese Murray. Following lunch are workshops and a plenary session, followed by a reception, dinner and caucuses.
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| Saturday, June 02, 2007 |
8:00 am-5:30 pm |
Marlborough Courtyard by Marriott
75 Felton Street
Marlborough, MA 01752 |
LWVM Convention 2007.
Opening remarks by LWVM President, Madhu Sridhar and LWVUS President, Mary Wilson; workshops follow. Awards luncheon featuring Sen. Susan Tucker, followed by plenary session and workshops.
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| Wednesday, June 06, 2007 |
7:15 p.m. |
145 Argilla Rd.
Andover, MA 01810 |
Board Meeting.
Note new location.
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| Wednesday, June 06, 2007 |
8:00 am |
Tewksbury Public Library
300 Chandler St
Tewksbury, MA 01876 |
I-93 Tri Town Task Force Meeting.
The three towns-Andover, Tewksbury, Wilmington officials meet to discuss the proposed I-93 interchange and regional land use. Open to the public.
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| Wednesday, June 06, 2007 |
8:30 am |
Andover Senior Center
Whittier Court
Andover |
Meet the Legislators.
An informal discussion with several of our state legislators from Andover and North Andover. Senator Sue Tucker, Representative Barbara L'Italien and Representative David Torrisi will attend; others are still checking their schedules.
Coffee and muffins will be served. Note that this is a morning event.
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| Monday, June 11, 2007 |
6:00 pm |
Glory Restaurant
19 Essex St.
Andover, MA 01810 |
Cocktails and Conversation.
Come socialize with other League members.
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| Wednesday, June 13, 2007 |
7 pm |
Memorial Hall Library
Elm Square
Andover, MA 01810 |
"Coming Soon to Andover" - A Planning Update.
Come hear about some of the new projects coming to Andover. Learn about the I-93 Interchange, Main Street improvements, the Shawsheen Renaissance Project and the regional open space network being planned with neighboring communities. A presentation and informal discussion with Planning Director, Paul Materazzo and others. Free and open to the public.
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| Thursday, June 14, 2007 |
11:30-1:00 pm |
Panera
Rtes 114 & 133
North Andover, MA |
Lunch & Conversation.
Monthly informal gathering of League members and friends. Everyone welcome! Note that we are moving back to Panera.
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| Friday, August 10, 2007 |
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Bulletin deadline - September.
Please send submissions to Sue Rice, srice101@comcast.net, and Stefani Goldshein, steftraina@comcast.net.
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| Tuesday, August 14, 2007 |
11:30 am - 1 pm |
Panera Bread
Rts. 133 and 114
North Andover |
Lunch & Conversation.
A drop-in lunch for all League members and guests. A great way to meet other League members. Look for the League tote bag hanging on a chair. Join us!
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| Wednesday, August 15, 2007 |
9 am - 8 pm |
Town Clerk's Office
Town Hall
36 Bartlet St, Andover |
Register to Vote - Primary.
Last day to register to vote in the special primary election to be held Sept. 4th to fill the 5th Congressional District House of Representative seat previously held by Rep. Marty Meehan.
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| Tuesday, August 21, 2007 |
7:30-9pm |
Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
36 Charter Road
Acton, MA 01720 |
Pre-Primary Debate: 5th Congressional District.
Debate among the Democratic candidates and the Republican candidates whose names will appear on the primary ballot on Sept. 4th. This debate will focus on domestic policy, and will be moderated by Jon Keller of WBZ. Free and open to the public.
This is a race to fill the seat vacated by U.S. Representative Marty Meehan.
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| Thursday, August 23, 2007 |
7:30-9pm |
Cochran Chapel
1 Chapel Avenue (off Rt. 28)
Phillips Academy
Andover, MA 01810 |
Pre-Primary Debate: 5th Congressional District.
Debate among the Democratic candidates and the Republican candidates whose names will appear on the primary ballot on Sept. 4th. This debate will focus on foreign policy, and will be moderated by Lisa Hughes of WBZ. Free and open to the public.
This is a race to fill the seat vacated by U.S. Representative Marty Meehan.
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| Friday, August 31, 2007 |
5 pm |
Town Clerk's Office
36 Bartlet St
Andover, MA 01810 |
Absentee ballot deadline.
All absentee ballots for the special election on Sept. 4 must be returned to the Town Clerk's office by 5 pm.
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| Tuesday, September 04, 2007 |
7 am - 8 pm |
All precincts vote at the Andover High School Field House, Shawsheen Rd. |
Special Primary Election (Andover only).
Primary election to fill the House of Representative seat (5th Congressional District) previously held by Rep. Marty Meehan.
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| Wednesday, September 05, 2007 |
7:15 pm |
6 Roulston Circle
Andover |
Board Meeting.
Open to all League members.
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| Friday, September 07, 2007 |
9:00 am |
Memorial Hall Library, 3rd floor
Elm Square
Andover, MA 01810 |
Environmental Action Committee meeting.
All are welcome at this meeting to discuss our plans and projects for the year. For more info, contact Candy Dann 978-470-2797 or Becci Backman 978-475-5679.
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| Friday, September 14, 2007 |
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Bulletin deadline - October.
Please send submissions to Stefani Traina Goldshein, steftraina@comcast.net.
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| Friday, September 14, 2007 |
11:30 am - 1 pm |
Panera Bread
Rts. 133 and 114
North Andover |
Lunch & Conversation.
A drop-in lunch for all League members and guests. A great way to meet other League members. Look for the League tote bag hanging on a chair. Join us!
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| Saturday, September 15, 2007 |
10 am - 3 pm |
Main St.
Andover, MA 01810 |
Know Your Town Fair - Andover Days.
A day to get acquainted with all the organizations and events that Andover has to offer. Stroll Main St (closed to traffic) and visit the tables of all the non-profit organizations (and some for-profit ones too). Also, music, performances and food!
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| Tuesday, September 25, 2007 |
7:30-9pm |
Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
36 Charter Road
Acton, MA 01720 |
Debate: 5th Congressional District.
Debate among the independent candidates for the seat vacated by U.S. Representative Marty Meehan. Free and open to the public.
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| Wednesday, September 26, 2007 |
9 am - 8 pm |
Town Clerk's Office
Town Hall
36 Bartlet St.
Andover, MA 01810 |
Register to Vote - Special Election.
Last day to register to vote for the special election to be held on October 16 to fill the House of Representative seat held by Rep. Marty Meehan.
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| Thursday, September 27, 2007 |
7:30-9pm |
Collins Center
Andover High School
100 Shawsheen Road
Andover, MA 01810 |
Debate: 5th Congressional District.
Debate among the Democratic, Republican and independent candidates for the seat vacated by U.S. Representative Marty Meehan. This debate will be moderated by Emily Rooney of Greater Boston. Free and open to the public.
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| Wednesday, October 03, 2007 |
9:15 am |
21 Magnolia Ave
Andover |
Board Meeting.
Open to all League members.
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| Friday, October 12, 2007 |
11:30 am - 1 pm |
Panera Bread
Rts. 133 and 114
North Andover |
Lunch & Conversation.
A drop-in lunch for all League members and guests. A great way to meet other League members. Look for the League tote bag hanging on a chair. Join us!
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| Saturday, October 13, 2007 |
9:30-3:00 p.m. |
Quincy Marriott
Quincy, MA |
LWVM Fall Conference 2007.
"Who pays for local government? Why is it that my property taxes continue to go up while funding services is a struggle?" Keynote speaker is John Hamill, Chair, Municipal Finance Task Force. Others include John Barrett III, Mayor, North Adams, Geoff Beckwith, Exec Dir. MA Municipal Association, Leslie Kirwan, Secretary, Exec Office of Administration & Finance, Thomas Scott, Exec Dir. MA Assoc. of School Superintendents. To register, go to http://www.lwvma.org or call 617-523-2999.
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| Monday, October 15, 2007 |
noon |
Town Clerk's Office
36 Bartlet St
Andover, MA 01810 |
Absentee ballot deadline.
All absentee ballots for the special election on Oct. 16 must be returned to the Town Clerk's office by noon.
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| Tuesday, October 16, 2007 |
7 am - 8 pm |
All precincts vote at the Andover High School Field House, Shawsheen Rd. |
Special Election (Andover only).
Election to fill the House of Representative seat (5th Congressional District) previously held by Rep. Marty Meehan.
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| Tuesday, October 16, 2007 |
7:00 p.m. |
Hamilton-Wenham Public Library
14 Union Street
South Hamilton, MA 01982 |
LWVM Affordable Housing Committee Regional Consensus Unit.
Join other League members for this regional consensus unit to help determine the state League's position on Affordable Housing. League members from Cape Ann, Beverly, Hamilton-Wenham, Marblehead, Swampscott, Topsfield-Boxford-Middleton are invited. We will carpool from Andover and North Andover. Contact steftraina@comcast.net.
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| Friday, October 19, 2007 |
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Bulletin deadline - November.
Please send submissions to Stefani Traina Goldshein, steftraina@comcast.net.
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| Sunday, October 21, 2007 |
5:30-8:30pm |
Coldwell Banker
North Main Street
Andover, MA |
LWVM Phonothon.
Annual fundraiser for the LWV of MA.
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| Thursday, October 25, 2007 |
7:30 pm |
Alpers Fine Art
2 Main St
Andover, MA 01810 |
Chocolate at Alpers Fine Art.
Admire the works in the Alpers Fine Art gallery, while sipping wine and tasting a variety of chocolates. A League membership event - all members welcome and prospective members encouraged to attend.
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| Wednesday, November 07, 2007 |
7:15 pm |
145 Argilla Rd
Andover |
Board Meeting.
Open to all League members.
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| Wednesday, November 14, 2007-Friday, November 16, 2007 |
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Andover elementary schools |
Community Read-Along.
Members of the greater Andover community go into each elementary school classroom and read books and talk to the children about what they do in town. Many volunteers needed; if interested, contact Sondra Finegold at SondraJane@comcast.net.
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| Wednesday, November 14, 2007 |
11:30 am - 1 pm |
Panera Bread
Rts. 133 and 114
North Andover |
Lunch & Conversation.
A drop-in lunch for all League members and guests. A great way to meet other League members. Look for the League tote bag hanging on a chair. Join us!
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| Thursday, November 15, 2007-Saturday, March 01, 2008 |
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Student Essay contest.
The state LWV sponsors an annual student essay contest. For more information, see http://lwvma.org/index.shtml.
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| Thursday, November 15, 2007 |
7 pm |
Memorial Hall Library
Elm Square
Andover, MA |
Immigration: What Should Congress Do?.
A public forum on the topic of immigration. Speakers will present differing perspectives on immigration issues facing the nation, followed by time for questions from the audience. Featured speakers will include:
- Elena Letona, Executive Director, Centro Presente, Cambridge, MA
- Francis Talty, Director of Academic Programs, Political Science Department, UMass, Lowell
- Jessica Vaughan, Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Immigration Studies, Washington, D.C.
For more information, contact Becci Backman (raback@ix.netcom.com or 978-475-5679).
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| Friday, November 16, 2007 |
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Bulletin deadline - December.
Please send submissions to Stefani Traina Goldshein, steftraina@comcast.net.
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| Wednesday, November 28, 2007 |
7 pm |
Memorial Hall Library
Elm Square
Andover, MA |
Town of Andover Mid-Year Review.
Join us for an update of various town projects: the Main St. improvements, I-93 Interchange, energy conservation & recycling, emergency management/preparedness, library programs for teens, and a grant to study an extended school day. Following a presentation by department heads, there will be an opportunity for questions from the audience. The League is co-sponsoring this event with the Town Manager and Board of Selectmen. Open to the public.
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| Wednesday, December 05, 2007 |
9:15 am |
11 Forbes Lane
Andover, MA 01810 |
Monthly Meeting.
Open to all League members.
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| Thursday, December 06, 2007 |
6:00 pm |
Unitarian Universalist Church
6 Locke Street
Andover, MA 01810 |
Holiday Potluck Dinner/National Program Plannning.
Cocktail hour and hors d'oeuvres followed by dinner with your fellow League members. An informal discussion about immigration, plus a discussion of the national LWV program ends the evening. RSVP to jennessa@celebratestudio.com.
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| Friday, December 14, 2007 |
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Bulletin deadline - January.
Please send submissions to Stefani Traina Goldshein, steftraina@comcast.net.
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| Friday, December 14, 2007 |
11:30 am - 1 pm |
Panera Bread
Rts. 133 and 114
North Andover |
Lunch & Conversation.
A drop-in lunch for all League members and guests. A great way to meet other League members. Look for the League tote bag hanging on a chair. Join us!
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| Tuesday, January 08, 2008 |
7 pm |
Select Board Meeting Room
N. Andover Town Hall
120 Main St.
N. Andover, MA |
Running for Office Workshop.
For declared candidates and people who are considering running for local elective office. Learn the nuts and bolts of campaign finance law, filing deadlines, etc. Also get tips on running a campaign from people who have done it before.
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| Saturday, January 12, 2008 |
9-3:00 p.m. |
Andover Historical Society
97 Main St.
Andover, MA 01810 |
LWVUS Immigration Study Consensus Unit.
Join us for presentations and discussion of the LWVUS immigration study consensus questions. Lunch will be served. League members may participate in the consensus process. RSVP to steftraina@comcast.net.
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| Monday, January 14, 2008 |
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
Panera Bread
Rts. 133 & 114
North Andover |
Lunch & Conversation.
A drop-in lunch for all League members and guests. A great way to meet other League members. Look for the League tote bag hanging on a chair. Join us!
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| Wednesday, January 16, 2008 |
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Presidential primary deadline.
Last day to register to vote or change party enrollment for the presidential primary.
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| Friday, January 18, 2008 |
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Bulletin deadline - February.
Please send submissions to Stefani Traina Goldshein, steftraina@comcast.net.
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| Thursday, January 31, 2008 |
1:30 p.m. |
Andover Senior Center
Whittier Court
Andover, MA 01810 |
Going "Green" Community Workshop.
Find out about options for greening your home and your town. You will hear about one person's actual experience with solar generated electricity, solar hot water, and simple energy conservation steps. You will also hear about ways the Town of Andover hopes to make new developments greener and ways the town can create incentives for reducing waste.
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| Tuesday, February 05, 2008 |
7 am-8 pm |
All precincts vote at Andover High School and North Andover High School. |
Presidential Primary Election.
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| Wednesday, February 06, 2008 |
7:00 p.m. |
Memorial Hall Library, 3rd floor
Elm Square
Andover, MA 01810 |
Casino Gambling Forum.
Casino Free Massachusetts and the League are co-sponsoring this forum about casino gambling. Featured speakers are Senator Susan Tucker and others. Come learn more about why you should be concerned if casino gambling is legalized in Massachusetts. Free and open to the public.
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| Wednesday, February 06, 2008 |
1:00 pm |
6 Snowberry Rd
Andover |
Monthly Meeting.
Note the new meeting time. Open to all League members.
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| Sunday, February 10, 2008 |
4:00 p.m. |
Home of past LWVM president, Nancy Carapezza, Wayland, MA |
LWVM Wine Tasting Event.
The state LWV is hosting this wine tasting and food pairing event to raise funds for LWVM programs. A chance to meet and mingle with League members from many communities.$75 per person.
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| Thursday, February 14, 2008 |
11:30 am - 1 pm |
Panera Bread
Rts. 133 and 114
North Andover |
Lunch & Conversation.
A drop-in lunch for all League members and guests. A great way to meet other League members. Look for the League tote bag hanging on a chair. Join us!
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| Friday, February 15, 2008 |
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Bulletin deadline - March.
Please send submissions to Stefani Traina Goldshein, steftraina@comcast.net.
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| Thursday, February 28, 2008 |
7 pm |
Town Hall
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845 |
Candidates Forum - North Andover.
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| Tuesday, March 04, 2008 |
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LWVM Online Student Essay Contest Deadline.
Sponsored by LWVM and Stop & Shop.
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| Wednesday, March 05, 2008 |
8:30 am - 8:00 pm |
Town Clerk's Office
Town Hall |
Last Day to Register to Vote in the Town Elections.
Last day for non registered voters to register to vote in the Town Elections (20 days prior to the elections). The Town Clerk's Office will be open 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Contact the Town Clerk for voter registration info:
Andover: townclerk@andoverma.gov
N. Andover: jbradshaw@townofnorthandover.com
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| Wednesday, March 05, 2008 |
7:15 pm |
315 River Rd
Andover |
Monthly Meeting.
Open to all League members.
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| Thursday, March 13, 2008 |
7 pm |
Memorial Hall Library
Elm Square
Andover |
Candidates Forum - Andover.
Following the formal part of the candidates night, the LWV will host an opportunity to mingle and talk informally with the candidates. Light refreshments will be served. Open to the public. The candidates night will also be broadcast live and replayed on cable until election day.
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| Friday, March 14, 2008 |
11:30 am - 1 pm |
Andover Inn
Chapel Avenue
Andover, MA 01810 |
Lunch & Conversation.
Note: We are trying a new location this month. A drop-in lunch for all League members and guests. A great way to meet other League members. Look for the League tote bag hanging on a chair. Join us!
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| Wednesday, March 19, 2008 |
9am-12:30pm |
The State House
Beacon Hill
Boston |
Day on the Hill.
Join your fellow League members, drive into Boston and discuss issues with your legislators. Hear presentations from Speaker of the House Sal DiMasi and Senator Pamela Resor, as well as our League Program Specialists. Open to all League members. All are welcome. For info contact steftraina@comcast.net.
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| Friday, March 21, 2008 |
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Bulletin deadline - April.
Please send submissions to Stefani Traina Goldshein, steftraina@comcast.net.
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| Tuesday, March 25, 2008 |
7 am-8 pm |
Field House
Andover High School
80 Shawsheen Rd
Andover, MA 01810 |
Town Elections - Andover.
Vote for candidates for local office.
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| Tuesday, March 25, 2008 |
7 am-8 pm |
North Andover High School
North Andover, MA 01810 |
Town Elections - North Andover.
Vote for candidates for local office.
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| Wednesday, April 02, 2008 |
7 pm |
23 Greybirch Rd
Andover |
Monthly Meeting & Local Program Planning.
Local program planning (selecting study and action priorities for next year) begins at 7 pm. The board meeting begins at 8 pm. Open to all League members.
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| Wednesday, April 09, 2008 |
8:30 am - 8:00 pm |
Andover Town Clerk's Office
Town Hall |
Last Day to Register to Vote at Andover's Town Meeting.
Last day for non registered voters to register to vote in the Town Meeting (20 days prior to Town Meeting). The Town Clerk's Office will be open 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Contact the Town Clerk for voter registration info:
Andover: townclerk@andoverma.gov
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| Sunday, April 13, 2008 |
2-4 pm |
Fanueil Hall
Boston, MA |
Making Democracy Work & Vote 2008 Campaign.
Sponsored by the LWV of MA Citizen Education Fund and Stop & Shop. Keynote speaker is Ron Bell, Director, Office of Civic Engagement, Office of the Governor; performance by Boston Children's Chorus. Awards will be presented to winners of Online Essay Contest. Event is free and open to the public.
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| Monday, April 14, 2008 |
11:30 am - 1 pm |
Panera Bread
Rts. 133 and 114
North Andover |
Lunch & Conversation.
A drop-in lunch for all League members and guests. A great way to meet other League members. Look for the League tote bag hanging on a chair. Join us!
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| Thursday, April 17, 2008 |
7:00 pm |
Memorial Hall Library
Andover |
Town Meeting Preview - Andover.
Come learn about the hot topics at the upcoming Andover Town Meeting. (Previously called the Warrant Forum.) Open to the public.
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| Friday, April 18, 2008 |
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Bulletin deadline - May.
Please send submissions to Stefani Traina Goldshein, steftraina@comcast.net.
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| Friday, April 18, 2008 |
10 am-noon |
Memorial Hall Library
Elm Square
Andover, MA |
Members' Warrant Unit - Andover.
Join fellow League members in reaching consensus on whether the LWV of A/NA should take a position on any of the warrant articles before Andover's Town Meeting.
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