Section 4, Enforcement and Penalties needs review
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 […]
The first two weeks of March provided ample reminders that while our state government is charged with important duties and responsibilities to the public, the “politicking” involved in getting the job done can be petty, cutthroat, and infuriating. During the current session, the House heard 951 House bills. Each bill gets an introduction and public […]
To the residents of Andover, Jon Mishcon served for the last three years as town moderator. The moderator’s job is not an easy one. He has to run an efficient town meeting according to parliamentary rules and New Hampshire State RSAs. The business of the town must be moved forward in an orderly way, allowing […]
In the midst of any national disaster we can all be sure of one thing; we will see the very best from people. We’ve seen it time and again when our country has been faced with tough challenges and people from far and wide have stepped up together to help those in need. But unfortunately, […]
I read Donna Baker-Hartwell’s letter in last month’s Beacon pertaining to logging in Andover and wish to clarify several points. There are no “special permits” issued by the Town. It is called “intent to cut” which indicates location and estimated quantity. The town receives “yield tax” compensation for the harvesting. She further implies that some […]
The 2020 Carbon Fee and Dividend (also known as the Carbon Cash-Back) warrant article that will be on the warrant at Andover’s Town Meeting on Tuesday, March 10 asks members of the New Hampshire Senate and House of Representatives to implement the most efficient lever available to reduce climate pollution. It accomplishes this goal by […]
Carbon Cash-Back plan appears on warrants
Exciting things have been happening in New Hampshire in 2020, and Andover is right in the middle of it all. New Hampshire held the First In The Nation Primary, and our state did itself proud in contributing a meaningful start to the important national process of selecting our presidential candidates for November. (Sorry you made […]
Since reading Donna Baker-Hartwell’s article in last month’s Beacon about logging in Andover I feel that I need to respond. Intent-to-Cut forms are not special permits. The assertion that some type of “special relationship” between Town officials and private enterprises could lead to special favors is deeply insulting. The Select Board and the office staff […]
After reading an article defending why the Democrats denied Federal monies to Charter Schools, I offer you some realistic facts: Fact: A Charter School is a Public School funded by the State, not the local taxpayer. All of New Hampshire’s Charter Public Schools receive state funding, totaling approximately $7,100. In my District, Kearsarge Regional, the […]
To the Editor, Mr. Rogers said, “When you see something scary, look for the helpers.” I Can attest to the fact that when something bad happens, there are helpers to Be found. On Wednesday afternoon, December 11, a fire started in my 200 plus year old post and beam barn because of a careless error […]