"A resounding success" in 2015
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
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
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 […]
387 calls for service
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
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
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 […]
The Town has no liability for plow damage to mailboxes
Before the ground freezes and the snow flies is a good time to be sure your mailbox is placed correctly and is strong enough to withstand the snow pushed aside by the plows as they clear the roads. Although there are no exact specifications indicating where a mailbox should be placed (our old New England roads […]
Savings top $42,000 so far this year
Where has the year gone? With the passing months, we have been able to gain some perspective about the effectiveness of a Town highway crew and whether or not it is financially smart. There have been many, many positive comments about the maintenance of the cemeteries, Chaffee Park, the Town Office lawn, and Blackwater Park. […]
Must be recycled properly at the Transfer Station
Andover, like all other municipalities, is required to recycle all products that contain mercury. These include fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent bulbs, thermometers, thermostats, tilt switches, manometers, and button batteries. What should you do when you need to dispose of any of these? Place the item in the Mercury Recycling disposal box that is in the […]
Franklin, Sutton, Wilmot, Danbury, and Salisbury join in
Your fire department recently conducted a training burn. In very simple terms, we burned a building intentionally. Do not try this at home! It takes many permits, reams of forms, and specialized trainers to do a burn legally. From start to finish, the process takes about two months. But for your fire department, it’s well […]