One of just two in the state
Franklin Regional Hospital (FRH) recently received a 2014 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award. FRH is one of only two hospitals in the state of New Hampshire to receive this recognition. Only 381 hospitals out of 4,729 evaluated are recognized with the Patient Safety Excellence Award. This distinction recognizes the top 10% of hospitals as leaders […]
Present: Larry Chase, Steve Darling, Pecco Beaufays, Janet Moore, Vicky Mishcon, Andy Prokosch, Jeff Dickinson Larry, Susan, Vicky, and Steve reported on their May visit to Vital Communities in White River Junction, Vermont re: a residential solar group purchase project for Andover. Vital Communities is interested in having Andover participate in a project that might […]
Boat parade and ice cream social are annual highlights
After a very wintery winter, summer is finally here, and we can look forward to the warm, sunny weather ahead. It’s hard to believe ice-out on Highland Lake was just eight weeks ago, with the resident loons returning the very next day. Highland Lake had 141 days of ice coverage this winter, which compares to […]
"An enjoyable and welcoming day"
This year, the renowned South Danbury Church Fair will be held on Saturday, July 26, from 8 AM to 3 PM at the church at 1411 US Route 4 in South Danbury. The fair features a wide array of activities for young and old alike, from readings and music to a huge yard sale and […]
$5 per week, plus 25 cents for food
“Mill Girls” was the last program for the New Hampshire Circle of Home and Family’s Halcyon Seekers before we take a summer break. I’m sure many folks remember when the textile mills in New Hampshire were up and running. A majority of people in the area worked in the mills. At one time, New Hampshire […]
Saturday, July 12, in South Danbury
This is the last notice before the Andover High School all-class reunion on Saturday, July 12. Our get-together will take place at them Ordway Recreational Area, Walker Brook Road, in South Danbury at 10 AM. Look for the blue and white balloons on Route 4 at the end of Walker Brook Road. In the morning, […]
Prepares for a new year at annual luncheon
On Wednesday, June 11, the ladies of the Andover Service Club (ASC) met at 74 Main (formerly the Millstone Restaurant) in New London for the annual June luncheon. The agenda included opening words by Margo Coolidge, committee reports, and bylaws updating. The Executive Board for fiscal year 2014-2015 was unanimously elected. They are: President, Mary […]
Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13
Programs and activities
July 2014 Programs and Activities Tom & Tom’s Men’s Discussion Group Mondays 8:45am We want to hear your stories and we’ll share a few of our own. Come visit over an endless cup of coffee! French Discussion Group First and Third Mondays at 4:00pm Join this casual, friendly group to practice your language skills and […]
Affectionate Allie still has energy
This sweet girl is Allie. Allie was surrendered to the Franklin Animal Shelter by her previous owner. She is quite affectionate and loves attention. Allie is 10 years old. She is spayed, litter box trained, and up-to-date on all her vaccinations. Don’t let her age fool you – while she is certainly not a kitten […]