Thursday, May 4, 2000 Older Editions

Next stop: Secret ballot
When residents left the first night of Town Meeting last Monday, many assumed they had approved everything necessary to build a new middle and elementary schools. But the toughest challenge still faces supporters of the two new schools.

Jay gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Leno has fame cornered
Jay Leno got an early 50th birthday present last week -- his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Article 71: Vote could turn brown green
Thanks to the support of town officials, Andover has accepted the provisions of the Massachusetts Brownfields Act.

Residents go the extra mile for sidewalks
Town Meeting voters walked the walk of selectmen Monday, following the selectmen's votes regarding how Andover should spend money on sidewalks this year.

Article 81: Ballardvale gets $40K to master traffic
Town Meeting gave the go-ahead, and $40,000 to a group that wants to study development to make sure the character of Ballardvale is maintained.

Article 72: Town approves legal help for Nickel Hill project
As owners of the proposed power plant on the Dracut-Methuen line gear up for the state's permit process, Andover will be well represented every step of the way.

Articles 62-64: Voters want to box out Powder Mill Square
There is no quick relief in sight for those traffic tieups outside the post office on Stevens Street.

Article 43: Oriole Drive to stay unconnected
Oriole Drive will continue to remain outside of the loop when it comes to sewers.