How we live here

Meet the neighbors

In predominantly white Andover, Shaun Morgan and Lily Mendez-Morgan have different approaches to forging community

‘I can’t imagine what it’s like to buy a house and not worry are the neighbors going to want you there.’ Lily Mendez-Morgan, with her husband, Shaun Morgan, and son Shaun Jacob.

(Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff) ‘I can’t imagine what it’s like to buy a house and not worry are the neighbors going to want you there.’ Lily Mendez-Morgan, with her husband, Shaun Morgan, and son Shaun Jacob.

By Irene Sege

Globe Staff / July 20, 2005

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Rice and pigeon peas are simmering on the stove when the telephone rings. Shaun Morgan stands at the counter, cutting the steak he just barbecued. Little Joshua, 1 year old, is in the high chair, and Shaun Jacob, age 3, fingers the whistles his dad brought home as a reward for Shaun Jacob's sleeping through the night. Lily Mendez-Morgan answers the phone. (Full article: 2167 words)