At their April 7 meeting, the Andover City Council unanimously voted to establish the Natural Resources Commission. Kameron Kytonen, the city’s Natural Resources Technician, said that the move came about from previous workshops over the last handful of months, and had ultimately stemmed from a joint meeting with the Andover Nature Preserve Commission and the Council at a previous workshop. At that meeting, they had discussed the future of the Nature Preserve Commission, with talk of evolving into a more broadened Natural Resources commission. Kytonen said that the former group had fulfilled their job obligations in pursuing and acquiring land from a bond referendum in 2006 and managing the land over the years, alongside other initiatives. ...

The Andover City Council on April 7 unanimously approved several street-project bids, including some that came in above estimates in the feasibility report, while also agreeing not to pass those added costs on to residents. Public Works Director David Berkowitz told the council the agenda covered about $3.3 million in roadway work. While bids are typically approved through the consent agenda, he said some of these projects were pulled for discussion because several came in higher than expected. ...

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Minx Head Coach Jodi Rehlander speaks to both the Minx and Raptors at the conclusion of the game at Spring Lake Park High School on April 11. Original Article

Both teams head onto the field to shake one another’s hands at the end of the game. Original Article

Jodi Rehlander coaches up the defense. Original Article

Bomber Karshbaum for the Minx defends against a punt return. Original Article

Quarterback Madison Hahn rolls out looking for an open receiver. Original Article

The Minx line up in the trenches on offense in an April 11 downpour, in their dark home jerseys. Original Article