Community Services Department

The Department of Community Services is comprised of four Divisions; Elder Services, Youth Services, Recreation, and Veterans Services who, together, provide a range of services and programs intended to ensure that all Andover residents, regardless of age, ethnicity, income or ability have access to a full range of services and programs including but not limited to:

  • Youth development and leadership
  • Amplification of all voices to ensure for a more equitable, just community
  • Crisis case management 
  • Elder services
  • After school care
  • Seasonal recreation, summer camps and organized sports programming
  • Home delivered and congregate meals
  • Accessible transportation
  • Disease management and continued learning
  • Cultural celebrations   
  • Advocacy and outreach

Additionally, the Department of Community Services in conjunction with other Town Departments serves as trustee and programmer for many of Andover’s most treasured resources such as Pomp’s Pond/Rec Park, the Andover Youth and Senior Centers and our many green spaces and playgrounds.


  2. ELDER SERVICES

    With the express goal of supporting those aging in our community, the Division of Elder Services offers services designed to ensure for the day to day health, safety and wellness of elders and their families.

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  3. RECREATION

    Andover Recreation provides residents a myriad of social, educational, cultural and recreational opportunities while embracing diversity and accessibility for all. The Division strives to rate the pulse of the community and incorporate ideas into valued programs for its citizens now and in the future.

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  4. YOUTH SERVICES

    Andover Youth services aims to provide young people useful experiences to promote healthy growth and development. It is our goal to build a network of affordable, accessible, safe, and challenging programs that appeal and respond to the diverse interests of young adolescents and their families.

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  5. Veterans Services

  6. The mission of Andover Veteran Services is to do whatever is necessary to provide Andover’s 3,000 veterans, their families and dependents with benefits, entitlements and services which ensure for their well-being, health and safety in the community.
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