One of the worst storms that the area has seen in the last thirty years swept through New Hampshire late on Sunday, October 29. Dropping close to three inches of rain in most of Merrimack County and packing winds up to 60 miles per hour, damage was relatively light in Andover. In spite of the […]
Open House to honor Chief Laramie on Sunday, November 12 from 1 to 4 PM at the Town Hall.
After serving as Andover’s Police Chief for over twenty-one years, Glenn Laramie has announced his retirement. Laramie’s last day will be November 15. Sitting in his no frills office at the police station, Laramie reflected on the changes he has seen since joining the department as a part-time patrolman in 1994. At the time, […]
Sunday, December 10 from 2 to 4 PM
Santa Claus is coming to town! He’ll be meeting and greeting visitors at The Andover Hub (Andover’s old town hall) at 157 Main Street in Andover Village from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 10. Kids especially may want to come by to have a one-on-one chat with the jolly old fellow, have their […]
A variety of classes and activities available
Fitness activities, drop-in “Coffee at The Hub,” and an informal quilting group are off to a strong start at The Andover Hub this fall. The continuing Bone Builders class attracts 12 to 15 people every Tuesday and Thursday, 9-10 AM, is free of charge and is always open to new participants. A new four-week Tai […]
Babies, toddlers and preschoolers invited
Babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers through five years old along with their caregivers are invited to participate in a “Holiday Sing & Play” series offered at The Andover Hub, 157 Main Street. Classes will be offered on Mondays, 9:30 to 10:15 AM beginning on December 4, and on Fridays, 1 to 1:45 PM, beginning December 1 […]
Dinnerware Decopage classes offered
Those who would like to try their hand at “dinnerware decoupage,” the craft of using fabric applied to glass dishes to make decorative dinnerware, will have the opportunity to learn the technique on Saturday, November 11, and Saturday, December 2, 2 to 4 PM, at The Andover Hub, 157 Main Street. Andover resident Heidi Clasby, […]
Increase goes into effect in November
Effective with bills rendered on or after November 1, 2017, New Hampshire Electric Co-op’s (NHEC) rates will be adjusted for the winter season to reflect changes in the cost of power at the wholesale level. The rate changes will result in an overall bill increase of 8%, or $8.15 per month, for a typical residential […]
Expected to save $50,000 over 25 years
The Andover Town Offices’ 68-panel solar system is installed and generating electricity! This step completes the building’s energy upgrade, which has included weatherization, a switch to LED lighting throughout, and the installation of air-sourced electric heat pumps earlier this year. The solar system is expected to supply the building’s electrical needs, and to save […]
In addition to his continuing work as a pork-and-beef producer, maple-syrup maker and winter-sleigh-ride guide through his 18-acre woodlot at Ragged View Farm, Andover resident Mark Cowdrey is (hopefully) expanding his revenue stream by offering his Andover Design and Drafting Service (ADDS): same address, same phone number, but an entirely different clientele. This enterprise builds […]