Sign up now for space on the Village Green, in the parade, or in the program
By Andrew Perkins, Fourth of July Committee
What a winter! At least the snow is just about gone now, and we are all enjoying the great weather. The 73rd annual Fourth of July Celebration in Andover is approaching very fast. There is a lot to do still to get ready. Volunteers are still greatly needed to help with various tasks. The applications […]
First of two 2015 tax bills arrive by June
By Joanna Sumner, Town Clerk and Tax Collector
If you have not licensed your dog yet, you should take care of it before the end of May. Failure to license your dog is a violation of the state law. RSA 466:14 requires the Town Clerk to issue a $25 civil forfeiture to the owner or keeper of each unlicensed dog. There is also […]
Lots to do after a tough winter
The Andover Police Department handled 406 calls for service between March 1 and March 31, including: Abandoned Vehicle: 2 Ambulance: 5 Animal – Wild: 1 Assist Citizen: 7 Assist Motorist: 4 Business Checks: 12 Dog Loose: 2 House Checks: 192 Manner of Operation: 5 Road Hazard: 4 Sexual Assault: 1 Theft: 2 Traffic Warnings: 112 Arrests: Abigail […]
Donate and buy raffle tickets for a fabulous Fourth!
By Judy Perreault, Fourth of July Committee
This month begins our Fourth of July capital campaign. Representatives will be calling on you for a donation to fund the parade, fireworks, and other activities. If you happen to be missed, please fill out the booster ballot and return it. For your name to appear in the program, donations need to be in by […]
Initial plan should be done by November
By Doug Phelps, Committee chair
At the request of the Andover Budget Committee, a Capital Improvement Committee was formed to look at the Town’s long-range capital improvement needs. Although authorization to form the committee was approved at the 1991 Town Meeting, the last capital improvement plan documented was in 2001. The intent of a capital improvement plan, under the provisions […]
Some major accomplishments, some lessons learned
By Duncan Coolidge, Board of Selectmen
Andover Town Meeting 2015, our Legislative Body made up of the citizens of Andover who attended the meeting, demonstrated its concern for and commitment to the town. That was reassuring, but I was disappointed that more people weren’t there. Apathy and cynicism do not serve the community and do not help to guide its development. […]
Andover Police Department handled 278 calls for service from February 1 through February 28. Assist Citizen: 3 Assist Motorist: 4 Burglary: 1 Dog Loose: 2 Drugs/Possession: 1 House Check: 163 OHRV Complaint: 3 Public Relations Talk: 1 Sexual Assault: 1 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Incident: 3 Theft: 1 Traffic Offense Warning: 46 Arrests John Jipson, 26, Franklin: Bail jumping Stephanie […]
First one will be half of your 2014 bill
By Joanna Sumner, Town Clerk and Tax Collector
Dog Licensing: The State of New Hampshire RSA 466:1 requires that every owner or keeper of a dog four months old or older shall annually cause it to be licensed in the office of the town clerk in the town in which it is kept. The dog must wear the license tag around its neck. […]
Will recommend how to implement consultants' report
By Anne Swayze, Andover School Board
During the past six months the Andover School Board has worked alongside Marinace Architects, a New Hampshire architectural firm, to develop, design and prepare a preliminary Facilities Study document. The School Board entered into the relationship with Marinace to evaluate the current servability of AE/MS for its administration, staff, students and town. In addition, the […]