"Libraries Need Friends" kick-off event, October 3
The new Friends of the Andover Libraries Association invites you to the “Libraries Need Friends” kick-off event on Thursday, October 3, at 6:30 PM, in the Andover Town Office meeting room. We look forward to our guest speaker, Library Director Michaela Hoover’s presentation of her current and future plans for programs and initiatives and how […]
Sunday, October 13, 1 – 3 PM
Andover — The Andover Historical Society will be holding its last Open House of the season at the Tucker Mountain School, on Sunday, October 13, 1 to 3 PM. This month’s host volunteers are Frank Baker and his daughter Emily Baker. They will be sharing their love of metal detecting and showing visitors their collection […]
In the spring of 1919, the second, and last, grand Hotel Potter was destroyed by fire. Fortunately, the fire did not spread to the Hotel Potter Livery Stable, so its contents (horses, carriages, and coaches) were not lost. Harry and Arthur Clark (Luan’s grandfather and great-grandfather) were the proprietors at that time. Later that year, […]
Recently, the Andover Lions Club was dissolved and the coach ownership has been transferred to the Town of Andover. An agreement has been completed that places the coach on Historical Society grounds in Potter Place. The coach will be housed in a new display barn adjacent to the Freight House on Depot Street. This custom […]
Early fall is perfect time to explore properties
September into October is the perfect time of the year to get out and explore the various conservation properties in and around Andover. Members of the Andover Conservation Commission, Nancy Robart and Nancy Teach, joined by Andover Resident Miranda Dawalga and her daughter, Beretta, recently took some time to explore two local Ausbon Sargent conservation […]
Beaconfest 2024 got a bit rained out but everyone, vendors, attendees, and volunteers alike, enjoyed themselves. The day represented an amazing team effort! The October issue of The Beacon will have a picture spread, and a list of all our sponsors and vendors. The Board and Publisher of The Beacon thank everyone for their support.
Sunday, September 8, 1 - 3 PM
ANDOVER – The Tucker Mountain School House Open House, Sunday, September 8, 1-3 PM, Andover Historical Society. For more more information contact Donna at donnabh@nulltds.net.
Event brings in funds for fire department
Chief Steve Barton carried a piping-hot stainless steel hotel pan heaped with quartered chicken pieces, fresh off the grill to the long serving table into the East Andover Fire Department firehouse. With a just-emptied pan, he returned quickly to the grill, where two men were flipping over a second giant square grill covered with another […]
Public invited; free to all.
ANDOVER – The Andover Service Club (ASC) commences its Fall Speaker Series this month, and invites the public to attend free of charge. All events will be held at the Highland Lake Grange Hall, on the corner of Route 11 and Chase Hill Road, East Andover, NH. The events run 30-45 minutes with light refreshments […]