Planning Board Approved Minutes 2/13/18

By Lisa Meier

APPROVED ANDOVER PLANNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES February 13, 2018 Members present: Nancy Teach, Chair; Randall Costa, Vice-Chair; Paul Currier; Art Urie; Doug Phelps; and Dave Blinn, Ex-Officio Also present for duration of appropriate items: Pat Moyer, Zoning & Planning Coordinator; Peter Sanborn; Jim Delaney, Selectboard; Vicki Mishcon, Selectboard; Marj Roy, Town Administrator; Victor Manougian, Attorney […]

Fourth of July Committee Report

Press Release

Preparations are well underway for this year’s 4th of July celebration. Registrations for the Market on the Green are out-pacing last year. The bands have been selected for music on the Green and plans for the Opening Ceremonies are falling into place. The committee has put in an order for good weather! We are also […]

Reminders From Town Clerk on Dog Licensing and Tax Relief Filing

Late fees and fines after June 1

By Joanna Sumner, Town Clerk

Dog Licensing The State of New Hampshire RSA 466:1 requires that every owner or keeper of a dog four months old or older shall annually cause it to be licensed in the office of the Town Clerk in the town in which it is kept. The dog must wear the license tag around its neck. […]

Letter From Ken Reid

Thank you for your outpouring of sympathy with the death of Robert E. Hamilton. Your cards, prayers, visits and phone calls, food and flowers, were all appreciated – each and every one. Andover is indeed a great community. Ken Reid

Craig Jacobson Joins Franklin Savings Bank’s Board of Directors

Press Release

FRANKLIN, NH (MARCH, 13, 2018) – Ronald Magoon, President & CEO of Franklin Savings Bank, announced today that the Board of Directors recently elected Craig Jacobson to serve as a Director. His tenure will officially begin when he attends his first meeting in March. Jacobson holds a master’s degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology based […]

Should the WHS Pursue the Purchase of Property for a New  Home?

Special Meeting April 15, 2018 at 1 PM at Red Barn

Press Release

Contact: Mary Fanelli mfanelli@nullmtholyoke.edu Re: Wilmot Historical Society Special Meeting April 15, 2018 at 1 PM WCA (Wilmot Historical Society) RED Barn in Wilmot Subject: Should the WHS pursue the purchase of property for a new home. The Wilmot Historical Society (WHS), organized in 1977 after the Bicentennial Committee completed its activities, moved into a […]

“Senior Guidance” Website Provides Resources for the Elderly

Press Release

Many seniors may find it difficult to know what their options are when they become less able to care for themselves at home.  A website at SeniorGuidance.org provides seniors with the information they need as they face changes in their life and living situations, particularly in the area of assisted living. The website provides information […]

Lions Club Food Pantry Closes

By Steve Foley

The Andover Food Pantry, which has been operated by the Andover Lions Club since 2006 has been closed, according to Virginia Edwards the Lions Club  president. The food pantry, which was located in the lower level of the Andover Town Hall, operated quite effectively for many years with minimal supervision by the club. People from […]

NH’s 2018 Poetry Out Loud Champion named

Press Release

The New Hampshire State Council on the Arts announces that Alana Hoskins from Souhegan High School is the winner of New Hampshire’s 2018 Poetry Out Loud High School Championship, which took place at Representatives Hall at the State House on March 9. Eleni Spiliotes from Holderness School was selected as alternate champion. As state champion, […]

Franklin Savings Bank to give employees $1,000 Bonus; cites new tax reform

Press Release

FRANKLIN, NH (FEBRUARY, 26, 2018) – Franklin Savings Bank announced today that it will use a portion of its tax savings to provide employees with a special bonus in recognition of their contribution to the continued success of the bank.  FSB will benefit from the reduction in corporate tax rates, and has chosen to share […]