Agendas for Selectmen Meetings in August

Mondays, August 4 and 18

By Jim Danforth, Board of Selectmen

August 4 Review, revise, and update Transfer Station rules Contract for property assessment services; review and approve bid documents Review the 2014 budget to date, and address issues Meeting with a representative of Lake Sunapee Region Visiting Nurse Association August 25 (moved from August 18) Review fees charged by the Town Meet with members of […]

Andover Police Department, July 2014

Press release

The Andover Police Department responded to 345 calls for service during the period of May 15 to June 14. The following is a partial breakdown for those calls. Business checks: 15 House checks: 48 Manner of operation: 4 Neighborhood disputes: 2 Pistol permits: 8 Public relations: 2 Road rage: 1 Suspicious person, vehicle, or incident: […]

Home, Property, and Shoreline are Critical to Clean Water

Three locations that impact water quality

By Andover Conservation Commission
Home, Property, and Shoreline are Critical to Clean Water

In the June issue, the Beacon published the first of a three-part series, with the Andover Conservation Commission answering questions on the importance of water quality to local residents and visitors, and on our common role in assuring an abundant clean water supply in the future. That article began with an overview of Andover’s water […]

School Board Begins Work on Sustainability Study

Applause for Mike Martin at his last meeting

By Andover School Board

A long, severe, winter followed by a short spring brought us to the last meeting of Andover School Board for the 2013-2014 school year. Oil bids were considered in preparation for the next season, and the choice was made to accept the low bid  of $3.1275 per gallon, firm, by AD&G Fuel Company. Funding of the […]

Andover’s Fourth of July Spans Two Days This Year

Village Green on the Fourth, fireworks on the fifth

By Judy Perreault, Fourth of July Committee

Once again our fundraising campaign for Andover’s annual Fourth of July celebration was a big success. People who donated were very generous. Our thanks to Wanda Smith and all the canvassers. We equaled and possibly surpassed last year’s collection. CANCELLED! Due to a major rain event associated with the on-coming hurricane …the Andover 4th of […]

Outdoor Recreation Can Have a Major Impact on Andover

Developing outdoor assets can attract new investment

By Jim Danforth, Board of Selectmen

Outdoor recreation is a booming segment of the US economy, and development of recreational resources and/or improving existing resources can have a major impact on our community. Recent studies across the country have shown that connecting communities to natural resources can provide opportunities for economic growth, increase the quality of life of local residents, raise […]

Boat Registrations Up Significantly in Second Year

Registering locally adds to Town revenue

By Joanna Sumner, Town Clerk

Last year at this time I reported in the Beacon that the Town Clerk’s office had collected $200 for the Town in boat registrations. This year, we have collected $836.84. It is not a lot, but it adds to the Town revenue and hopefully will grow each year as more Andover residents realize that they […]

Andover Fire Department

Firefighters on the Village Green on the Fourth

By Rene Lefebvre, AFD Chief

Change is a constant reality that fire and medical teams deal with. Training and drills help to keep us current. This spring brought changes that were surprising, even for those who are accustomed to them. The bureau of EMS announced major changes to how we handle spinal injuries. For more years than I care to […]

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