Andover Fire Chief Rene Lefebvre Retires After 49 Years in Service

Deputy Chief Stephen Barton, Sr. steps up as Chief

By Meghan Barton
Andover Fire Chief Rene Lefebvre Retires After 49 Years in Service

We would like to announce the retirement of Fire Chief Rene Lefebvre after 49 years in the Fire Service. We are excited for Chief Lefebvre, and his wife Sharon, to finally have a little quiet time together. In 1978, Chief Lefebvre joined the East Andover Fire Department, after serving on the Franklin Fire Department since […]

Deputy Moderator Reports That Andover’s Election Went Smoothly

48 volunteers helped with variety of tasks

By Lee Wells

Despite concerns from the press and the government that the General Election could be facing a “heightened threat” on Election Day, everything in Andover went smoothly and uneventfully! It takes a lot of people to make an election run smoothly. Our election went well, thanks to the efforts of our Town Clerk, Board of Selectmen, […]

Planning Board Needs Part-Time Recording Secretary

Pay rate is $18 per hour

By Donna Duclos

The Town of Andover seeks a part-time Recording Secretary to take meeting minutes for the town’s Planning Board (PB).  The person would be required to cover two-hour public meetings in person on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month throughout the year.   Duties also will include working with the PB Administrator to update the […]

Candidate Statement – Dr. Tom Sherman – Governor

By Dr. Tom Sherman
Candidate Statement – Dr. Tom Sherman – Governor

I am Dr. Tom Sherman, a State Senator from the Seacoast and the Democratic nominee for Governor. I found my passion for service when I was working as an EMT during high school. That passion for service has fueled my career as a doctor and as a legislator.  Over the course of 35 years as […]

Candidate Statement – Lorna Carlisle – State Representative Merrimack 5

By Lorna Carlisle
Candidate Statement – Lorna Carlisle – State Representative Merrimack 5

I am Lorna Carlisle, and I am running for one of the two positions for District 5 (Andover, Danbury, Hill, Salisbury, and Webster).  I was in sales my entire career.  My skills at negotiating, listening, innovating, etc. will be essential for work as a State Representative. (I retired in 2021.)  This is a critical time […]

Candidate Statement – Alvin See – State Representative Merrimack District 26

By Alvin See
Candidate Statement – Alvin See – State Representative Merrimack District 26

I am Alvin See and am running for State Representative in District 26. I am currently serving on the Loudon Zoning Board. When elected, I will be a conservative voice for the citizens of this district. Inflation is one of the many concerning issues affecting citizens this year, with huge increases in the prices for […]

Candidate Statement – Keith Mitchell – Merrimack County Sheriff

By Keith Mitchell
Candidate Statement – Keith Mitchell – Merrimack County Sheriff

I am running for election as Sheriff for Merrimack County. I believe that public safety services should be provided in a professional, fair, and impartial manner. An elected Sheriff’s duties are to all citizens.   I recently retired from the Concord Police Department with over 30 years of community service, retiring as the Deputy Chief […]

Candidate Statement – David Croft – Merrimack County Sheriff

By David Croft
Candidate Statement – David Croft – Merrimack County Sheriff

My name is David Croft, and I am seeking re-election as Merrimack County Sheriff. My candidacy is being endorsed by the Local 633 Teamsters. I am a former United States Marine, with 35-plus years in New Hampshire Law Enforcement. My successes include increasing security in all five Courthouses, increased training on how to deal with […]

Candidate Statement – Scott Maltzie – Merrimack County Register of Probate

By Scott Maltzie
Candidate Statement – Scott Maltzie – Merrimack County Register of Probate

My name is Scott Maltzie, and I am running for Merrimack County’s Register of Probate. This position affects everyone. It provides essential services to our citizens in assisting them when a loved one passes.  Even though the position is in our state’s constitution, in 2011 the legislature stripped it of its essential duties, which were […]