Top 5 Stories of the Week

1. Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Andover Still Unclaimed: In the height of Powerball fever, a local Mobil station recently sold a $1 million winning Powerball ticket, meaning it hit on 5 out of the 6 numbers. However, a winner has yet to come forward to claim their $1 million prize, according to a state lottery official.

2. Police Stepping Up Patrols of Haggetts Pond Following Quabbin Incident: With recent news of the individuals arrested outside of the Quabbin Reservior yesterday, Andover Police will be adding some extra patrols of Haggetts Pond, the town's water supply. 

3. Land Purchase to Pave Way for Regional River Path: With the approval of two articles at Town Meeting last week, the Andover Trails Committee is now looking forward to the preservation of an 11-acre parcel of land that will be a key part in a future river path.

4. : With the retirement of Andover's tree warden Randy Pickersgill this past fall, a new individual has finally stepped up to the plate in his place. Andover's new tree warden is former Andover arborist Paul Sanborn. 

5. St. Augustine School Going Under Construction: Without an expansion for over 50 years, some might say St. Augustine School on Central Street was due for one.