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Dynamics Research Corp.(DRC) is headquartered on Frontage Road in Andover.  The company provides cost, quality and program management services to the U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy as well as government agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service.  The company's main goal is to help the military decide when to repair older weapons systems and helps civilian agencies run specialized programs.


Dynamics Research Corp. indicated a drop in business in 2005 that they claim is the result of increased funds for the Iraq WarAccording to 2005 figures, the company employs just under 2,000 people, 300 of whom work in Andover.  They have won a number of military contracts since 2005.
In 1993, Memorial Hall Library and the Trustees of Memorial Hall Library undertook a front-entrance redesign project to return the building to front landscape and walkway design closer to the original  1920s entrance look and feelLocal landscape arctitect Peter Hornbeck and Andover architect Jane Griswold collaborated on the design which included native plantings, an oval brick patio and granite curbing. Project funding included individual and corporate private donors, Memorial Hall Library Trustee funds and state funds.  


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The front entrance project was originally part of a major 1987 renovation and addition project. Due to a state-funding budget shortfall, the front-entrance redesign project was not underway until  the summer of 1994.  
*"Dynamics: War cools business in Andover", ''The Eagle Tribune'', May 5, 2005.
*"Andover's Dynamics to help train troops", ''The Eagle Tribune'', June 23, 2005.
*"Dynamics Research wins $2.8 million Army contract", ''The Eagle Tribune'', September 5, 2005.
*"Dynamics Research completes property sale but will stay in area", ''The Eagle Tribune'', January 6, 2006.
*"Two commercial buildings sold in Andover and Methuen", ''The Eagle Tribune'', March 8 2006.
*"Defense contractor must remain dynamic", ''The Boston Globe'', July 26, 2007.
*"Andover execs ring NASDAQ opening bell", ''The Eagle Tribune'', December 18, 2008.
*"Andover company in line for government contracts, more jobs", ''The Eagle Tribune'', April 7, 2009.


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In 1993, Memorial Hall Library and the Trustees of Memorial Hall Library undertook a front-entrance redesign project to return the building to front landscape and walkway design closer to the original 1920s entrance look and feel. Local landscape arctitect Peter Hornbeck and Andover architect Jane Griswold collaborated on the design which included native plantings, an oval brick patio and granite curbing. Project funding included individual and corporate private donors, Memorial Hall Library Trustee funds and state funds.

The front entrance project was originally part of a major 1987 renovation and addition project. Due to a state-funding budget shortfall, the front-entrance redesign project was not underway until the summer of 1994.

File:MHL94Redesign.jpg
...Old Town Hall.... click to enlarge



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