Andover is one of the most picturesque towns in Massachusetts. Andover offers a
unique blend of historical charm, modern housing and a thriving downtown.
Housing includes delightful Colonial homes dating back to the late 17th century,
stately Victorians on tree-lined streets, mansions of the Industrial Era as well
as beautiful modern family neighborhoods.
A typical New
England town with wide, tree-lined streets and white steepled churches, Andover
treasures its 350-year Yankee history. The original town, was incorporated in
1646 and is today a bustling community with a balance of friendly residential
neighborhoods, a prestigious academic community and a number of high-tech
industries. The old saw, grist and textile mills are now home to medical
research and computer technology companies as well as travel agencies and
shopping malls. The land whose beginnings go back to Indian settlements is now
ribboned with highways and dotted with homes and businesses.
Andover is a young community; 60% of the
population falls between the ages of 15 and 44. Also, 60% of all households
report incomes of $50,000 or more. With a well-educated, highly skilled work
force employed in diverse industries, the economic base is sound. The
unemployment rate is a scant 4%.
Andover is the home of
world-renowned Phillips Academy, which draws exceptional students from around
the world. Residents enjoy its campus attractions including the Addison Gallery
of Art, its Bird Sanctuary, Cochoran Chapel, skating rink and cultural
activities.
A
priority in education extends to the public school system with one or more
Massachusetts top ratings. Recreational opportunities abound! A beach at
Pomp's Pond and Harold Parker State Forest for fishing, canoeing, snowmobiling,
hiking and camping are nearby. Enjoy 430 acres of well-maintained A.V.I.S.
(Andover Village Improvement Society) nature trails.
Andover has a wealth of civic, charitable, recreational and youth organizations.
Its senior center is well-attended.
Andover continues to serve
as a thriving business center in the state. A growing number of high tech,
industrial and medical technology enterprises have chosen Andover for its
location and hospitality.
Situated along Routes 93, 495 and 114, Andover is an ideal location for
residents needing access to Boston, western Massachusetts, southern New
Hampshire or southern Maine.
Andover
Links
Official
Andover web site Visit the official Andover web
site where you will find information on Town Offices and Departments, various
Boards and Committees as well as Community Services, Youth Services and much
more. You will also find sources of information for government offices,
local health resources, nursing home facilities and houses of worship.
to learn more.
Phillips Academy
Phillips Academy, also
known as Andover, is a coeducational independent high school of 1,065
students, known for its academics and the diversity of its student body.
Located 25 miles north of Boston, the academy was founded in 1778 and is the
nation's oldest incorporated boarding school.
Robert S. Peabody
Museum of Archaeology
The Addison
Gallery
of American Art
to learn more.
St. Augustine's School
St. Augustine
School, founded in 1914, provides quality Catholic education to children
in Grades nursery through 8. In an environment that supports, encourages
and nurtures spiritual, intellectual, social, and personal growth, St.
Augustine School accepts and embraces the traditions and challenges of
educating children to be faithful, confident, and competent.
to learn more.
Andover School of Montessori
Library
The mission
of Andover School of Montessori is to prepare students to be life-long
learners and responsible citizens of the world community. Through the use of
Montessori methods and philosophy, an individualized approach in multi-age
groupings encourages developmentally appropriate learning of academics, and
social and life skills. All children are given the freedom - in a structured
environment that is nurturing, child-centered and supportive - to develop
their gifts and pursue their interests while also learning the incumbent
responsibilities.
Middle School
to learn more.
Andover
Public Schools Visit the official site of the
Andover public school system where you can set up an appointment to have coffee
with the Superintendent.
to learn more.
Andover Townsman
Review the local news at the home of the Andover Townsman
local newspaper.
to learn more.
Important Andover Phone Numbers
Andover
Town Clerk
(978) 623-8255
Fire Emergency
911
Fire Non-Emergency
(978) 475-1281
Police Emergency
911
Police Non-Emergency
(978) 475-0411
Ambulance
911
MA Poison Info.
(800) 682-9211
Anna Jaques Hospital
(978) 463-1000
Memorial Hall Library
(978) 623-8400
Schools
Superintendent
(978) 623-8501
Elementary
Bancroft
(978) 623-8880
Sanborn
(978) 623-8860
Shawsheen
(978) 623-8850
South
(978) 623-8830
West
(978) 623-8800
Middle
Doherty
(978) 623-8750
West
(978) 623-8700
High
School
Andover
(978) 623-8600
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