Saturday, December 6, from 8 AM to sell-out
I think one of the most important things a parent can do is make a memory for their children. In our case, my family and I would go to York, Maine, in the middle of winter to play on the beach and explore the rocks for treasures. The air was just warm enough at the […]
Semi-annual tax bills start in 2015
Once again the property tax season is upon us. We mailed the 2014 tax bills out on November 25, and payment is due by December 29. The tax rate change this year: Andover is $21.03. East Andover is $20.76. The equalization rate is 108.8. This coming year, 2015, will be the first time that we will […]
Volunteer positions are difficult to fill
For many residents the responsibilities of elected and appointed officials and committee memberships of Andover are not well known. That can also be true for candidates or volunteers who step forward to do their part for the community by serving. After years of dedicated and diligent service as Chairman of the Cemetery Trustees, Pat Cutter […]
Submit changes from 7 to 7:30 PM
The Supervisors of the Checklist will meet on Tuesday, January 20, from 7 to 7:30 PM to make additions or corrections to the checklist. The filing period for Town offices begins on Wednesday, January 21, and runs through Friday, January 30. If you are planning to run for Town office, first be sure you are […]
The Andover Police Department responded to 432 calls for service in October and 271 in November, including: Assist Citizens: 11 Assist Motorists: 4 Assist Police/Rescue: 13 Business Checks: 29 Traffic Offense Citations: 11 Traffic Offense Warnings: 299 Civil Issue/Stand-by: 6 House Checks: 230 Manner of Operation: 4 Pistol Permits: 8 Public Relations Talk: 2 Suspicious […]
Public hearings on January 7 and 21
The Andover Budget Committee will meet on December 3 to be presented with the Town’s proposed budget for 2015. It will meet on December 10 to hear the Village District’s proposed budget, and on December 17 to hear the Andover School District budget. The Budget Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 7, for the […]
The Town has no liability for plow damage to mailboxes
Before the ground freezes and the snow flies is a good time to be sure your mailbox is placed correctly and is strong enough to withstand the snow pushed aside by the plows as they clear the roads. Although there are no exact specifications indicating where a mailbox should be placed (our old New England roads […]
Must reside in Andover
The part-time position of Deputy Town Clerk is now open in the Andover Town Clerk/Tax Collector’s office. The job is 15 hours a week, plus extra hours during peak times. The office is open three days a week from 9 AM to 2 PM; one day a week from 1:30 to 6:30 PM; and the […]
