Andover Police Department handled 230 Calls for Service during January, including: 911 Hangup: 2 Assist Ambulance/Rescue: 5 Assist Citizen: 11 Assist Motorist: 4 Death/Suicide: 1 Dog Loose: 2 Domestic Dispute: 1 Driving While Intoxicated: 1 Drug Possession: 1 Manner of Operation: 6 Shots Fired: 1 Stalking: 2 Traffic Accident: 7 Traffic Offense-Citation: 7 Traffic Offense-Warning: […]
Entering a float is free; several cash prizes up for grabs
The Andover Fourth of July Committee is thrilled to announce that this year’s parade theme is “Christmas in July.” Entering a float in the parade is free of charge and there are several cash prizes up for grabs, including a Super Prize of $500. The Fourth of July Committee would love to see families and […]
Capital Improvement Plan saves for anticipated expenses
On February 13, 2023, Andover’s Capital Improvements Program Committee submitted its final report to the Andover Planning Board. The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) considers capital items, such as highway department and emergency vehicles, town buildings and roads, which cost more than $20K and have a life expectancy of more than five years. The Committee’s aim […]
Catching up after delays due to supply issues
Progress on the new building for the Highway Department was slowed a bit by material supply issues during the month of January. The light steel needed to complete the interior walls and mezzanine were back-ordered and framing the interior only began in earnest during the first week of February. As this update is published, the […]
Survey open until end of February 2024
After an unexpected delay, our townwide resident opinion survey is now live and ready for action! Just use the link or QR code to start the survey: surveymonkey.com/r/AndoverNH2023 We designed the survey to be completable in about 10 minutes on a phone, tablet, laptop, or computer. Your opinion on each question matters; however, you may […]
Public welcome planned around July 4, 2024
Work on the Andover Highway Garage is ongoing and enjoyed great weather during the fall. Since our “Topping Out Ceremony” on November 20, all structural steel elements of the shell have been placed and the metal skin applied. The windows, doors, and flashing installations, as well, are all complete. The roof is finished, and the […]
"Public service is my calling"
My Name is Scott Hilliard. I was hired by the Select Board to be your Town Administrator. I began my duties on January 2, 2024. I am writing to introduce myself and am excited to work with the Town employees and Board of Selectmen, to continue to make Andover the wonderful community to live and […]
Everyone involved deserves recognition and thanks
Thank you, thank you, thank you! An election couldn’t happen without the help of so many people, all of whom deserve our recognition and thanks. Being able to use AE/MS for our polling place upends their regular routine. Parents need to find care for their children for the day. Teachers need to create special remote […]