Mike Cryans – Candidate for Executive Councilor

By Mike Cryans
Mike Cryans – Candidate for Executive Councilor

My name is Mike Cryans, and I am running to be your District 2 Executive Councilor.  From 2019 to 2021, I served in the Democratic majority on the Executive Council.  Prior to that, I was a Grafton County Commissioner for 19 years.  My work life helped me as a Councilor, as I was a teacher, […]

Andover Town Clerk/Tax Collector Corner

I hope everyone has had a great summer!  Things here at the office are on an even keel.  I am looking to hire a Deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector, so if you are interested or know someone who might be interested, please contact me. Just a friendly reminder that there are a lot of residents that […]

Cost of Electricity and Goods in Andover Increases – It’s Not Inflation

Law of supply and demand doesn't always apply

By Ken Wells

Prices for gasoline, food, building materials, electricity, and all sorts of consumer products have climbed steeply for more than a year. Why? Economists say “the law of supply and demand” determines prices of all ordinary goods on the market. “Supply” depends on how much merchandise is produced and can reach the market. “Demand” is a […]

New Hampshire Legislature Changes Districts for 2022 Elections

Andover is in House District 5, Senate District 7

By Mary Anne Broshek

Every 10 years, the New Hampshire Legislature determines what towns and cities are in each district for the New Hampshire House and Senate, the US House and Senate, and the New Hampshire Executive Council.  You can view all of these new districts on the New Hampshire Secretary of State website at SOS.NH.gov/elections/running-for-office/voting-districts.    New Hampshire House […]

Deputy Moderator Outlines Important Information for Primary

Don't forget to bring a photo ID!

By Lee Wells

Primary Election Day is Tuesday, September 13. Voting will be at AE/MS from 8 AM to 7 PM. Please don’t forget to bring a photo id! You will receive the Primary Ballot that corresponds with your party registration.  If you need to check your registration, please go to the Secretary of State’s website at SOS.NH.gov.  […]

Volunteers Needed to Help as Poll Workers at Primary

Encourage friends and neighbors to help

By Lee Wells

Would you like to help your community by being a poll worker?  More ballot counters are needed. This is critically important work. It requires patience, accuracy, and a desire to help people fulfill their right and their desire to vote.  You will be required to take an oath of office in which you will swear […]

Important Changes to Reasons for Requesting Absentee Ballot

There is still time to vote absentee

By Lee Wells

Yes, you still have time to vote absentee! If you will not be able to vote in person in Andover on Primary Election Day on Tuesday, September 13, you may request an absentee ballot.  Reasons for requesting an absentee ballot include being away from Andover on Primary Election Day, religious reasons, family care reasons, or […]

Transfer Station Asks Townspeople to Read Signs

Ask attendants for help if needed; come early

Press release

 The Andover Transfer Station asks that people using the facility read all the signs and ask questions if something is not understood. Corrugated cardboard is our number one moneymaker, by far, with steel and aluminum next. We see far too much glass and metal go into our regular trash and compactors. We hear a lot […]

New Black Heritage Plaque Honors Potter Place’s Namesake

Ceremony took place during AHS Old Time Fair

By Arnie Alpert
New Black Heritage Plaque Honors Potter Place’s Namesake

Reprinted with permission from InDepthNH.org. As of August 7, there’s another reason to visit the village of Potter Place in the town of Andover: a Black Heritage Trail plaque in honor of the village’s namesake, Richard Potter. If the name is unfamiliar, you are no doubt living in the wrong century.  Potter, who lived from […]

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