Andover MA Police Department

05/30/2026

Just a friendly reminder.... Our non-emergency number changed four years ago. Our old "475" number is usually forwarded to our new number, but apparently the forward service is not working at the moment. Please update your contact files to the correct number: (978)623-3500. Thank you!

05/30/2026

Good morning! There are several trees and branches down around this morning due to the high winds. Please respect the barricades and cones.... they are there for everyone's safety! If your power is out, please visit the National Grid Outage Page at https://myaccount.nationalgrid.com/outages to see if your area is on the list, as well as reporting instructions.

If wires are down in your neighborhood, call 9-1-1 and our team of First Responders will conduct a safety assessment and make notifications.

05/28/2026

On Friday, May29, D&R Paving will be performing road construction on Lincoln Street(between Shawsheen Road and Lowell Street).
The nature of this work will necessitate the closure of the road while work is progressing. The motoring public should expect delays
as the work proceeds. Emergency vehicles and school buses will be allowed through the work area. Detour signs will direct the motoring public
Shawsheen road to Lowell Street.

05/25/2026

Today we remember our military men and women who made the last full measure of devotion.

05/25/2026

Due to forecasted inclement weather, the Town of Andover has announced modifications to its Memorial Day observances scheduled for Monday, May 25.

Ceremonies at local cemeteries will proceed as planned. The ceremony at West Parish Cemetery will take place at 7:00 AM, followed by Saint Augustine Cemetery at 7:30 AM and Spring Grove Cemetery at 8:00 AM.

The Town’s Memorial Day Ceremony will take place at 10:00 AM at WWI Memorial Auditorium.

Due to the forecasted weather, the Memorial Day Parade has been cancelled.

The rededication of the Revolutionary War Memorial at Bicentennial Park at 8:30 AM will proceed as planned.

The Town of Andover thanks residents for their understanding and encourages the community to join in honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States.

05/21/2026

As construction season gets into full swing, the Town of Andover has begun sending Weekly Travel Advisory updates intended to provide a summary of construction activity throughout Andover that may impact travel.

The advisory includes information on sidewalk projects, road paving, water main work, utility construction, and other state projects that may affect traffic during the week ahead. Residents and visitors are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and follow posted signage and directions from public safety personnel.

These advisories will be distributed via e-mail at the beginning of each week throughout the construction season. To sign up, go to: http://andoverma.gov/traveladvisory

05/20/2026

The Town of Andover invites residents to join us in honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country during this year’s Memorial Day observances.

The annual Andover Memorial Day Parade will step off on Monday, May 25 at 10:00 AM, followed by the Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:45 AM. The community is encouraged to come together in remembrance and gratitude as we recognize the sacrifices of America’s fallen heroes.

Additional ceremonies and volunteer opportunities will take place throughout May. A full schedule of Memorial Day observances will be posted in the comments below.

These events are hosted by the Patriotic Holiday Committee, American Legion Post 8, and the Town of Andover Division of Veterans’ Services.

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

On Tuesday, May 19th, D&R Paving will be performing road construction on Lowell Street(Argilla Road to Lovejoy Road).The nature of this work will necessitate the closure of the road while work is progressing. The motoring public should expect delays as the work proceeds. Emergency vehicles and School buses will be allowed through the work area.
Detour signs will direct the motoring public Greenwood Road to High plain Road to Lowell Street.

05/18/2026

On Monday, May 18th, D&R Paving will be performing road construction on Lupine Road(Central Street to School Street).
The nature of this work will necessitate the closure of the road while work is progressing. The motoring public should expect delays as the work proceeds. Emergency vehicles and School buses will be allowed through the work area.
Detour signs will direct the motoring public to Central Street to School Street.