The Town of Andover appropriated $200,000 from its American Rescue Plan Act funds for community assistance for rent, mortgage and utilities for low and moderate income residents.

Governor Maura Healey signed into law the Affordable Homes ACT in August. Among the provisions, the law makes accessory dwelling units (ADUs), which you may have heard referred to as in-law apartments, a by-right use in single-family zoning districts throughout Massachusetts.

On a balmy summer evening at Oak & Iron in Andover, supporters of affordable housing gathered to celebrate the annual Build the Dream event and honor CHAPA’s Municipal Engagement Initiative and Linda O’Connell, Housing Trust Fund Chair.

Do you have SNAP benefits? The Andover Farmers Market will match up to $25 for SNAP Customers each week. Opening Day is Saturday June 15. It’ll be open every Saturday from 9am -1pm between June 15-Oct 12 and is located at South Church, 41 Central St.

Thank you to our AHS intern Evan who shared so much about how individuals at all incomes can benefit from electrifying. He created webpages and handouts on how to electrify for renters and homeowners, created and moderated a webinar and represented ACT at the Sustainability Fair!

Join us in celebrating three extraordinary women from CHAPA and their contributions to Andover’s housing advocacy as we honor them with the Fred Stott Award. Their passion and dedication serve as an inspiration to us all, reminding us that real change happens when communities come together.

Thank you, Linda, for your unwavering hard work and dedication to “Opening Doors to Affordable Housing,” and for enhancing the economic diversity and vitality of Andover. Your efforts have made a significant impact, and your commitment continues to inspire us all.

In a significant decision on Tuesday, April 30th, Andover residents voted in favor of establishing a new multifamily housing district aimed at addressing the pressing need for affordable housing. This initiative, known as "missing middle housing," seeks to provide a range of housing options closer to employment hubs, transit systems, and shopping centers. The approved plan includes the creation of three overlay districts: downtown, Ballardvale, and River Road.

By voting YES for the Multifamily Overlay District, we are saying yes to walkable neighborhoods, yes to housing affordability, yes to climate resiliency, yes to stronger municipal finances, and yes to maintaining a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. 

The Town of Andover received a $360,740 Energy Futures Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The focus of the grant is on understanding clean energy innovation needs in public housing in Andover, Methuen and Lowell.

Thursday March 7, the Andover Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) voted to deny a comprehensive permit under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40B for 13 Mary Lou Lane.

Andover community assistance funding is in its final year. Read about it in the Andover Townsman.

Game playing, quizzes, and videos filled the first MBTA Community Zoning Conversation community forum. Hear what Andover town officials and residents had to say as initial ideas on zoning for compliance were explored.