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Under NH RSA 230:14 and Public Law 100-17 (Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act of 1987), a public hearing has been set to discuss the proposal to replace two of the existing Red List bridges that carry NH Route 11 over the Northern Rail Trail and over Sucker Brook. This project may impact historical […]
Town Hall radon issue has been resolved
The month of May was one for the history books. And, in part, good riddance, I say! The radon problem with the Town Offices/Library Building has been completely resolved. Our radon levels are now nearly at zero: a massive change from our peak levels in the 40s. And with the air filtration systems we now […]
Frank Bryson appreciates community support
After a long winter, it’s great to see summer arrive. As I write this, Memorial Day is fast approaching. Andover’s Highway Department is currently sprucing up the beach area, including the guard rails along Channel Road, in anticipation of opening day. The supervisor of the Highway Department is Road Agent Frank Bryson. He just completed […]
The Andover Police Department handled 203 Calls for Service during April, 2023, including: Assist Ambulance/Rescue: 2 Assist Citizen: 5 Assist Motorist: 7 Assist Police: 6 Assist Social Service Agencies: 3 Manner of Operation: 5 Road Hazard/Obstruction: 2 School Walk-through: 10 Stranded Motorist: 1 Suspicious Person/Vehicle Incident: 2 Theft: 3 Traffic Offense–Arrest: 1 Traffic Offense–Citation: 5 […]
Vision of how we see the future Andover
What is the Master Plan? The Master Plan is a powerful vision statement of how we wish our town to be in the future. It is a manifestation of the people of Andover’s self-determination for the next decade, because it is created through a democratic process that welcomes public involvement. Andover citizens’ vision and “legislative […]
Next meeting is June 27 at Town Hall
On May 11, a group of Andover residents met with Professional Engineer Tim Dunn and Design Engineer Hans Weber of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT). This was the second public hearing meeting between DOT and Andover residents on the topic of the coming Andover bridge project, near the Franklin line on Route 11. […]
Anthony Booth replaces Jane Hubbard
On April 28, Andover resident Anthony Booth was officially appointed by the Select Board as the Emergency Management Director for the Town of Andover. The position was previously held by Jane Hubbard, who recently relocated to a nearby town. Mr. Booth is Deputy Fire Marshal at the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office where he […]
To win big, read the article below
Eighty-one and counting! Eighty-one years ago, Andover’s young military members answered the call, following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. To brighten the spirits of the townsfolk, especially the children, the Blackwater Grange organized the first Andover Fourth of July celebration, which consisted of a children’s parade. And here we are today, carrying on the tradition. […]
Remember to get a fire permit
We are back! I know it has been a few months since the Andover Fire Department has had an article in the Beacon, but it has been very busy around here with some administrative changes. As most of you know, Chief Rene Lefebvre has retired from the Andover Fire Department after 49 years in the […]
Thursday night, June 8, 6 PM, at AE/MS
The annual fundraiser for the Fourth of July will be held Thursday, June 8, at 6 PM, at the amphitheater to the left of the Andover Elementary Middle School parking lot. This is a rain-or- shine event. If weather is questionable, the bands will perform in the school gym. The Fourth of July committee has […]