Andover City Council refers LifeSpring Recovery special‑use request back to planning commission after resident objections

Jul 15, 2026

After a two‑hour public hearing in which neighbors raised concerns about notice, school proximity, buffering and emergency impacts, the Andover City Council voted 5‑1 to send LifeSpring Recovery’s application for a residential behavioral‑health facility at 224 E. Central Ave. back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further study and recommended conditions.

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The Andover City Council on Monday voted 5‑1 to return a special‑use application for LifeSpring Recovery of Andover to the Planning and Zoning Commission after residents and council members said they needed more information about neighborhood impacts, public notice and potential conditions.

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