Major Fundraising Push Starts on October 6

200 households aren’t enough to keep the Beacon going!

By Charlie Darling, Andover Beacon staff
Major Fundraising Push Starts on October 6

The Andover Beacon’s vital fall fundraising campaign gets underway on October 6! That’s when our volunteer canvassers will start picking names of Andover residents who haven’t donated to the Beacon yet this year. If this is the first you’re hearing of this new initiative and why it’s vital to keeping the Beacon going, here’s a […]

It’s Time to Get Your Beacon Lawn Sign!

Help raise awareness of the coming canvassing campaign

It’s Time to Get Your Beacon Lawn Sign!

The Beacon’s vitally-important fall canvassing campaign is coming in October. Please help remind everyone in Andover that “It’s up to All of Us to Help Keep the Beacon Going” by putting one of our lawn signs in your front yard. We’ve only got 50 of them, so please stop by the Beacon office in the […]

Receive Local Emergency Notifications on Your Phone or E-mail

Home phones are automatic; cell phones require sign-up

By Jane Hubbard, Emergency Management Director

Town of Andover emergency officials now have the ability to notify all Andover residents of emergency incidents affecting a portion or all of the town. As part of its NH Alerts program, the state of New Hampshire has implemented an Emergency Notification System that allows all communities to make emergency notifications to all of the […]

Are Cancer Rates in Andover Higher Than Elsewhere?

Experts discuss the data on October 22

By Cindy Benson, for the Beacon

In early June, a panel of experts was invited to speak to concerned citizens of Andover about cancer rates in New Hampshire; how cancer statistics are gathered and analyzed; and what is being done in terms of education and outreach to communities. This panel was very informative and answered many questions from the audience throughout […]

Fourth of July Committee Plans Some Changes for 2015

But a parade rain date seems impractical

By Bob Ward, Fourth of July Committee

Well, this year’s Fourth of July Celebration was pretty much a total wash out! But the Fourth of July Committee has already begun planning for the Fourth of July 2015, and we want to make next year’s celebration a great one, in keeping with Andover’s finest tradition. First of all, for those groups who started […]

Runners and Bicyclists Converge on Andover for Major Fundraiser

Fun and fundraising for the entire town on September 27

By Heather Makechnie, for the Beacon
Runners and Bicyclists Converge on Andover for Major Fundraiser

“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” – The athlete’s oath of the Special Olympics On Saturday, September 27, runners and bicyclists from all over the state will be thronging Andover to participate in a fundraiser for Special Olympics New Hampshire. Individuals – including Special Olympic athletes as well […]

New Solar Initiative in Andover will Lower Costs for Homeowners

The more who participate, the more everyone saves

Press release
New Solar Initiative in Andover will Lower Costs for Homeowners

A team of Andover, New London, and Wilmot residents this fall will undertake an effort aimed at doubling the number of solar-electric (or photovoltaic) residential and small-business installations in their towns. The project, called Kearsarge Solarize Andover/New London/Wilmot, is part of a larger Solarize Upper Valley effort coordinated by local nonprofit Vital Communities. Residents in […]

September 9 Primary for Democrats, Republicans, and Independents

By Arthur Urie, Supervisor of the Checklist

The state primary is coming on Tuesday, September 9. You can register at the polls on Election Day if you are not already registered. If you are already registered, you cannot change your party registration until after you have voted. If you are registered as a Democrat, you will be given a Democratic ballot. If […]

Flu Shots Come to Andover on September 24

10 AM to noon at the Town Hall

Press release

On Wednesday, September 24, Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice will offer a community Flu Clinic at Andover Town Hall from 10 AM to noon for individuals 19+ years of age. We will bill the following insurances: Medicare Part B, Medicare Replacement Plans, New Hampshire Medicaid, Harvard Pilgrim, MVP, and Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Please […]

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