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The Andover Historical Society’s (AHS) giant flea market/yard sale has been POSTPONED due to bad weather. It was originally scheduled for Saturday, July 3 but has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 17 from 9 AM to 3 PM. This fundraiser for the AHS will be held at the freight shed in Potter Place, next to […]
Open to all adults of any level
The Andover Fish and Game Club is having another free gun safety handling and operation demonstration for all types of guns, at the Clubhouse on Sunday, July 11, from 9 AM to noon. This demonstration is for adult beginners and is also a refresher demonstration for gun safety and operation. Everyone is welcome to […]
Many other summer activities happening
Hello, everyone! We have had so much happening at Andover Community Church over this past year, and we feel the best is yet to come. Here are some things happening around the place: On the second Sunday of the month, we have Kids Church led by Pastor Bill and his excellent team where kids sing, […]
Highlighted by Wall Street Journal and Boston.com
It has “the kind of scenery well worth slowing down for,” the opportunity to get a glimpse of New England history, and experience small towns along the way. Recently, The Wall Street Journal featured the Northern Rail Trail in their article, “6 Incredible Bike Trips You Can Easily Do Yourself.” (Google the article’s title to […]
Will generous matching funds do the trick?
The Andover Beacon’s value to the community depends critically on being in all the mailboxes around town, all year ’round. – Our local non-profits depend on us to spread news of their activities, their accomplishments, and their needs. – Our town government and schools depend on us for an efficient, highly-visible way to keep residents […]
Joint effort with Spring Ledge Farm
On May 2, about 20 volunteers came together to help initiate the first steps of the native garden project at Potter Place. With double the expected turnout, the initiative was met with so much enthusiasm and hard work that we accomplished more than we had originally planned. To start off the project, we transplanted the […]
Condensed from draft minutes Board Attendees: Alex Bernhard, Steve Darling, George Heaton, Craig Heim, Lindy Heim, Charles Martin, Myra Mayman, Ricker Miller, Chris Norris, Steve Rasche, Jack Shields Loyal Trail Supporters: Barbara Couturier, Don Moyer, Patrice Rasche Grafton County Representatives: Amy Chan, Cody Hussey In its first official meeting as “FNRT” (combining the Merrimack and […]
Zac Rivard and his working steers
The Andover Historical Society is happy to announce that on Sunday, June 13, the Tucker Mountain Schoolhouse will be open from 1 to 3 PM. This “re-opening” is the first since the COVID pandemic shut down all public events. To celebrate, we will be featuring Zac Rivard of Tucker Mountain and his working steers, Walt […]