Canvassers needed to raise funds this spring
By Judy Perreault, Fourth of July Committee
Plans are coming along for our annual Fourth of July celebration. Parade favorites Leapin’ Lena, the Bektash Drum Corps, and the New Hampshire Pipes and Drums are already on board. We are working on a theme and welcome any suggestions. We plan to make the final decision at the next meeting. The parade also showcases […]
410 calls for service in January
Press release
The Andover Police Department handled 410 calls for service during January, including: Assist Citizen: 13 Assist Motorist: 8 Assist Social Service Agencies: 5 Business Checks: 8 Civil Issue/Stand-by: 12 Death/Suicide: 2 Drugs/Possession: 2 House Check: 161 Pistol Permit: 8 Traffic Offense Arrest: 2 Traffic Offense Citations: 10 Traffic Offense Warnings: 102 Arrests Lisa Quinn, 34, […]
Changes still needed, but more work to do
By Andover Planning Board
For more than a year now, the Planning Board has been working on a proposal for some significant changes to the Andover Zoning Ordinance. The Board has conducted two public hearings on drafts of the proposal – one in January 2015, and another in June 2015. A huge “Thank you!” to the people in Andover who […]
Need more "Made in NH" donations
By Judy Perreault, Fourth of July committee
With snow on the ground, it’s hard to think ahead to the summer months, but the planning for Andover’s annual Fourth of July celebration is a year-round effort. We are planning our annual raffle with some very nice prizes. Grevior Furniture in Franklin has generously donated an oak coffee table with a top that raises to make […]
"A resounding success" in 2015
By Pat Cutter, Cemetery Trustees
The year 2015 was an experimental one for the Andover Cemetery Trustees. It was the first year that maintenance was done by Town employees instead of by a private contractor. In a plan developed and implemented by the Board of Selectmen, two men were hired, a truck and all necessary equipment were purchased, a schedule […]
Town Meeting is for final decisions, not exploring options
By Arch Weathers, Andover Budget Committee chair
Unlike “home rule” states, New Hampshire’s Constitution dictates that towns and cities must derive their powers from the legislative branch of government. In other words, power to enact laws and rules is granted to the state legislature – not to municipalities. Many perceive this important distinction as paradoxical and in conflict with one’s notions of […]
Don Gross dies in tragic accident at home
By Rene Lefebvre, AFD Chief
Some days, being part of an emergency services team can be tough, very tough. Such was the case on January 7, when we were called to the home of our friend and neighbor, Don Gross. Our job is to beat the odds, win, and make everything okay again. We attend classes and train hard and […]
Press release
The Andover Police Department responded to 387 calls for service during December 2015, including: Alarm: 3 Fraud: 2 House Checks: 219 Manner of Operation: 5 Noise Disturbance: 1 Road Hazard/Obstruction: 3 Sexual Offender Registration: 2 Suspicious Circumstances: 4 Theft: 3 Traffic Arrest: 1 Traffic Citation: 5 Traffic Warning: 83 Welfare Check: 3 Arrests Dustin Sapp, 27, […]
353 calls for service in November
Press release
The Andover Police Department responded to 353 calls for service in November 2015, including: Assist Motorist: 3 Assist Police: 7 Assist Ambulance: 3 Assist Fire: 4 Civil Issue/Stand-by: 3 Criminal Mischief: 2 Domestic Dispute: 2 House Check: 153 Liquor Law Violation: 1 Shots Fired: 1 Suspicious Circumstance: 3 Traffic Citation: 4 Traffic Warning: 113 Arrests Mark Charles, […]
Requires signatures of 25 Andover voters
By Charlie Darling, Beacon staff
Traditionally, the Board of Selectmen writes the warrant articles for Town Meeting and we, the voters of Andover, flock to Town Meeting to discuss and ultimately vote on each article. The articles that we accept, including the total budget figure, pretty much control how the town is run for the coming year. But it’s not […]