Registration open for runs, rides, walks
August 19, 2015 •
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Press release
Registration is now open for the second annual Rail Trail Rally to benefit Special Olympics New Hampshire (SONH) that will take place in Andover amidst the beauty of the Northern Rail Trail on Saturday, September 26. Enjoy a day of trail running, cycling, and fall festivities along the hard-packed path of the rail trail through […]
Biggest fundraiser of the year for the Society
August 13, 2015 •
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It was a perfect day for the Andover Historical Society’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the Old Time Fair in Potter Place on Sunday, August 2. Larry Chase captured the day in photos.
But it’s not the end of the story
July 22, 2015 •
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By Charlie Darling, Beacon staff
New Hampshire utilities that string wires on poles are appealing the property taxes they’ve been charged by most New Hampshire towns that use the Replacement Cost New Less Depreciation (RCNLD) valuation method (which Andover’s assessor, Avitar, uses) rather than the Unit Method Allocation (UMA) method. RCNLD yields higher values for the utilities’ poles than UMA, […]
Big crowds enjoy new fireworks show
July 21, 2015 •
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By Bob Ward, Chair, Fourth of July Committee
The weather this year was a lot different from last year when we were “visited” by Hurricane Arthur and all that rain. This year the weather cooperated, and we had a good ole’ Andover Fourth of July Celebration. There was good weather for the parade and festivities on the Village Green. A little shower activity […]
Michael Miano of Yonkers wins the race
July 21, 2015 •
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June 16 through July 15, 2015
July 21, 2015 •
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On July 1, Mark and Susan Stetson sold 9 Shirley Road to Christopher and Julia Linder for $227,000. Karen Hoglund of Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty assisted the seller; Fred Kline of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate – The Masiello Group assisted the buyer. The 2,217-square foot house has 3 bedrooms and 1 bath […]
July 20, 2015 •
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Exciting boat parade on Highland Lake for the Fourth
July 19, 2015 •
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Next meeting: August 18 at 7 PM
July 19, 2015 •
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By Lloyd Perreault, Post 101
Andover’s American Legion Crosby-Gilbert Post 101 participated in the Fourth of July parade, and the response from those viewing our entry with the new banner and the trailer with members riding was very positive. The many salutes, clapping. and thanks were greatly appreciated. Next year, we hope to have many more members and veterans participating. […]
Only part of the support the community provides
July 18, 2015 •
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By Judy Perreault, Fourth of July Committee
When all the money donated to the Andover Fourth of July Committee was counted, we were elated to find that we collected $7,037, just making our dream goal. This was just from the door-to-door and mailed-in booster donations. I believe the whole event costs around $15,000. Program ads, raffle, and green rentals and sales make […]