Andover Community Trust is seeking its next Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day administration of programs for the organization, while leading our fundraising, marketing and community outreach, working closely with our Board of Directors to shape the future of our organization to create impactful change.

Update on Andover homes sales in 2025

January 20, 2025, marks the 40th national celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a time to reflect on the legacy of a leader whose vision extended far beyond racial equality. The Rev. Dr. King's call to action encompassed a fight against economic injustice as well as racial inequality.

The Andover Housing Authority is seeking a new board member.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the MBTA Communities Law is constitutional and valid, and that the Attorney General has the power to enforce it.

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.