Each year I set a major goal for myself as Town Administrator. Past goals have been implementing municipal accounting software and improving the physical layout of the office.
When a few people brought to our attention their perception of hearing about things after the fact, I knew that this year’s goal would be improved communication. It is all too easy to become so immersed in the daily workload that I do not spend enough time connecting with the residents of our community. “Tidings from Your Town Administrator” is my first step toward meeting this goal. It will appear in The Andover Beacon and on AndoverBeacon.com and the Town Web site at Andover.NH.us.
The Andover Service Club gardeners have been busy working in the flower beds in front of the Town Hall. The flower beds are always beautiful, and I’m sure that everyone enjoys them from spring to fall; I know the office staff does. Many thanks to the planters, weeders, waterers, and everyone involved.
New Hampshire state law requires that public notices of meetings and public hearings be posted in two public places. Historically, notices have been posted in the Town Office waiting room, the Post Offices, and, more recently, on the Town Web site.
Over the last few years, more and more people are having their mail delivered and do not regularly visit the Post Offices. With this in mind, additional notices will now be posted at Jake’s, Circle K, and Keyser’s Garage (by request). Also, the Town Web site at Andover.NH.us provides the ability for anyone to “subscribe” and be notified when posts are added to the Web site.
Single-Stream Recycling
As we all know, the recyclables market is very volatile, and this causes the price of single-stream recycling to change frequently. Northeast Resource Recovery Association will now notify the Town of the current price on the 15th of each month.
The April price saw a reduction in cost for the Town. The cost changed from $72.50 per ton to $61.50 per ton. Pricing is based on an Average Commodity Revenue (ACR) Index that reflects the processing costs and the combined value of the processed material.
The American Legion Crosby-Gilbert Post 101 is working with the Selectmen to install a lighted flagpole in front of the Town Hall. Many thanks go to our local American Legion post.
Please feel free to contact me with questions, suggestions, or concerns at TAdmin@nullAndover-NH.gov or call me at 735-5332, extension 6.