Town Meetings Pass 2014 Budgets

Budgets rise 3.7%; taxes could rise 10%

By Ed Hiller, Andover Budget Committee
Town Meetings Pass 2014 Budgets

The Andover town budgets for 2014 have been finalized by the several annual meetings. The School appropriation is up $88,597 over last year. The Town appropriation (net of pass-throughs) is up $141,188 over last year. The Fire Department appropriations are essentially unchanged. As a result, the total net appropriations for 2014 are up by $230,651 […]

TDS TV is Coming to Andover

Comcast and TDS to compete for your cable dollars

Press release

TDS Telecom introduces TDS TV, an Internet Protocol (IP)-based TV service, and new, faster Internet speeds of up to 300 Mbps to customers in the Andover area. The 300 Mbps Internet is the fastest speed offered by TDS. “With the success of TDS TV in nearby Hollis and New London, we couldn’t be more excited […]

Tucker Mountain Maple Welcomes All for Maple Weekend

Watch the sap turn to syrup March 22 and 23

Press release
Tucker Mountain Maple Welcomes All for Maple Weekend

Ten Kearsarge area sugar houses, including Tucker Mountain Maple in East Andover, are again joining forces to offer a fun-filled Maple Weekend for visitors on March 22 and 23. From sap gathering to boiling demonstrations and free samples of the final product, these maple producers are ready to help cure those with cabin fever. Visitors […]

Exploring Broadband Options in Andover

Comcast now, TDS soon, or visit the libraries

By Tina Cotton, Andover Cable Channel 8

Broadband Internet accessibility is a New Hampshire goal for all residences and businesses. Broadband is defined here as 768 kilobytes per second (kbps) downstream to a computer or similar device and 200 kbps upstream from a computer. Dial-up Internet access is considered insufficient because of capacity and speed. Minimal broadband coverage is DSL served through […]

Andover Town Report 2013 Available Online

Available around town after Friday, February 21

Andover Town Report 2013 Available Online

The Andover Town Report 2013 is now available online. Town Reports will not be mailed (except by special request to 735-5332), so read it online here or pick one up at the Town Hall, the post offices, the libraries, AE/MS, or the Transfer Station when the printed copies are available after Friday, February 21.

Public Meeting to Consider Andover Food Pantry

Monday, February 17 at 7 PM

By Dan Coolidge, Chair, Andover Lions Food Pantry Committee

Because of the snow storm, the February 13 public meeting to gather information about possible changes in the operation of the Andover Food Pantry was postponed. The meeting is now scheduled for Monday, February 17, at 7 PM in the basement of the Andover Town Hall. The meeting remains open to anyone with an interest in […]

Mark MacLean to Head SAU #46

Steps up from #2 spot at Kearsarge district

Press release
Mark MacLean to Head SAU #46

The SAU #46 Board representing the Merrimack Valley School Board and the Andover School Board is pleased to announce the selection for the Superintendent of Schools position presently held by Dr. Michael Martin, who will retire on June 30. After a nationwide search, the committee has selected the Assistant Superintendent for the Kearsage Regional School […]

Kenney Wins Republican Primary for Executive Council Seat

Faces Cryans in March 11 special election

By Charlie Darling, Beacon staff

According to the Associated Press, Joe Kenney defeated fellow Republicans Mark Aldrich and Christopher Boothby in the primary election on January 21 for the Executive Councilor’s seat left vacant by the death of Ray Burton. Kenney received 3,622 votes, including 14 from Andover; Christopher Boothby received 2,622 votes, with 1 from Andover; and Mark Aldrich […]

Proposed 2014 Budgets Up 3.4%

Reduced revenues could mean 10% tax hike

By Ed Hiller, Andover Budget Committee

The Andover Budget Committee recommends a 2014 budget for the Andover School District of $4,704,553, up $88,597 over last year’s appropriation. The recommended budget for the Town, net of directly offsetting revenues, is $1,637,331, up $148,188 over last year’s net appropriation. The recommended budgets for the two Fire Departments total $106,624, the same as last […]