The Family of Wanda (Sanborn) Walker Thanks Everyone
By Jane M. Walker
The family of Wanda L. (Sanborn) Walker want to thank the many people who sent cards, notes, and prayers during their loss. God bless you all, Jane M. Walker
Andover Resident Congratulates Beacon For May COVID Coverage
By William Bardsley
The Beacon and its staff are to be commended for the excellent May issue coverage of the coronavirus story in Andover. Many thanks —- and keep up the good work. Bill Bardsley
Beacon’s May Articles Connected Resident to Andover
By Rita Norander
The May issue of the Andover Beacon was full of interesting stories and articles about the people of Andover, and what they were doing to keep busy during their stay-at- home time due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic. I found the articles concerning Andover’s businesses to be very helpful in letting me know which ones […]
Physical Distance, Social Connection
By Charlie Darling
Our community is well served by physical distancing and wearing masks, as well as by the many efforts around town to maintain our social connections despite the need for physical distance. Kudos to all for committee meetings via Zoom, a virtual Community Coffee House each month, neighbors helping neighbors, etc. But what I find confusing […]
Optimistic Thoughts On Being a Homebody in Andover
By Ken Wells
We all worry about “bad things happening” to us, and to those dear to us, in these pandemic days. There is growing anxiousness about the waning of our livelihoods and our environment, looming just over the horizon. I admit I feel cut off from my former routine and occupation, giving me too much time to […]
Voters Should Have The Choice of Voting In Person or By Absentee Ballot
By Judith Ackerson
While the governor has taken a first step by broadening his interpretation of the absentee voter laws to allow people who “feel more comfortable voting absentee because of the outbreak,” it is not up to any governor to grant or allow us to cast our vote under any circumstances. That is our constitutional right, and […]
Please Support An Independent Advisory Redistricting Commission
A relevant short history lesson about Gerrymandering
By Kent Hackmann
To The Andover Beacon, I ask your support for HB 1665 to establish an advisory independent redistricting commission. As you know, the measure passed the New Hampshire House with a bipartisan vote just before the coronavirus crisis set in. It will be before the Senate when it is back in session, hopefully in the first […]
Thank You For Supporting The Carbon Cash-Back Warrant Article
By Ken Wells
To the dozen or so Andover folks who asked their friends and neighbors to sign a petition supporting a Carbon Cash-Back warrant article to be voted on at Andover Town Meeting; And to the nearly 100 Andover residents who signed the warrant article petition (well in excess of the number – 25 – needed); And […]
A Vote for Dan Feltes Means A Vote For All Citizens
By Representative David Karrick
Our Presidential Primary is now history but many voters are still focused on November’s Presidential Election. More important in New Hampshire is the election of our State Government for the next two years. Dan Feltes is running to be our next Governor. Senator Feltes is now in his third term representing Concord, Hopkinton, Henniker, and […]
Noise Ordinance Warrant Article Passage A Win for Andover Citizens
Section 4, Enforcement and Penalties needs review
By Donna Baker-Hartwell
I am writing to express my gratitude for the overwhelming support for the town warrant article amending the Noise Ordinance. This is a big win for Andover residents! I wish to give a big thank you to moderator, Jon Mishcon who handled the discussions with such clarity and respect. Moving forward, I would also like […]