Getting Ready to Resurface Monticello Drive
New catch basin to improve drainage
Andover Fire Department Chicken Barbecue, July 30, 2016
5 to 7 PM at the East Andover Fire Station
Tidings from Your Town Administrator, July 2016
Andover narrowly avoided a big fine in May
By Marj Roy, Town Administrator
The 2016 Fourth of July parade permit application has been filed. I hope lots of organizations and neighborhoods will enter floats in the parade. Brian Reynolds is taking care of the permit and insurance requirements for the Firecracker 5K, which is also held on the Fourth of July. Now, let’s all hope for a sunshiny […]
Planning Board Considering Changes to Zoning Ordinance
Would be recommended at Town Meeting 2017
By Art Urie, Planning Board
The Andover Planning Board has been considering some possible revisions to the Andover Zoning Ordinance to recommend to the next Town Meeting in March of 2017. The moment we say that, the first response is to wonder why there is any need for change. Our current zoning was adopted in 1974 and has served the […]
Andover Police Department, May 2016
362 calls for service in May
Press release
The Andover Police Department handled 362 calls for service during May, including: Assist Ambulance/Rescue: 4 Assist Citizen: 9 Assist Motorist: 3 Assist Police: 17 Business Check: 9 Dog Loose: 4 House Check: 69 Suspicious Situation: 4 Theft: 2 Traffic Arrest: 2 Traffic Citation: 11 Traffic Warning: 160 Arrests Cassie Medynski, 27, Canterbury, Operating after Suspension […]
Andover Police Department, April 2016
442 calls for service in April
Press release
The Andover Police Department handled 442 Calls for Service during April, including: Ambulance: 3 Assist Police: 10 Assist Social Service Agencies: 3 Bomb Threat: 1 Traffic Offense – Citations: 12 Civil Issue/Stand by: 3 Loose dog: 3 Neighborhood Disputes: 2 Noise Disturbances: 1 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Incident: 3 Traffic Offense warning: 155 Warrant-Criminal/Civil: 3 Arrests Anthony Landry, […]
Fire Department and EMS Help Story of Lost Hikers End Well
Rene Lefebvre, Fire Department chief
I was recently at a Federal center that dispatches firefighters for much of the United States and three provinces in Canada. The mission of these firefighters is focused on forest fires on federal lands. The place was very impressive and is in Campton, New Hampshire. The very nice lady who was conducting the tour for about 40 fire […]
Select Board Seeks Volunteers to Study Noise Ordinance Issue
Wanted: a realistic and enforceable approach
By Andover Select Board
The Andover Select Board needs your help! The Noise Ordinance was resoundingly deemed unacceptable in the format in which it was presented last March. It was agreed, at that time, to set aside the subject and revisit it later in the year. We all agreed that some form of “noise” control or guideline was necessary; however, […]
Tidings from Your Town Administrator, June 2016
"Improved communication" is this year's goal
By Marj Roy, Town Administrator
Each year I set a major goal for myself as Town Administrator. Past goals have been implementing municipal accounting software and improving the physical layout of the office. When a few people brought to our attention their perception of hearing about things after the fact, I knew that this year’s goal would be improved communication. […]
Supervisors of the Checklist on May 31
Last chance to switch parties before September primary
The Supervisors of the Checklist will meet at the Town Office on Tuesday, May 31, from 7 to 7:30 PM for additions and changes to the checklist. This is your last chance to change party affiliation before the State Primary on September 13.