Andover Conservation Commission October Minutes

Andover Conservation Commission October 11, 2017, 7PM Draft Minutes Present: Mary Anne Broshek, Nan Kaplan, Jerry Hersey, Tina Cotton, Larry Chase, Jesse Schust, and guests Andrew and Holly Croteau. Minutes: Jerry made a motion to approve the September minutes with small corrections/additions, Nan seconded, and all were in favor. Correspondence: Notice of NHACC conference on […]

Auto Industry Scholarships Available to College Students

Submit essay by March 10, 2018

Press Release

Auto Industry Scholarships Available to Students A-1 Auto Transport is a leading auto transport company out of Aptos, California. Currently, A-1 is expanding its scholarship program to all New Hampshire college students. These scholarships range from $250 to $1,000 and can be used at any accredited local college, university or trade school. To qualify for […]

Santa Coming to Andover

December 10 at The Hub

Press Release

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 (U.S. Route 4 and N.H. Route 11) 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 Father Christmas, […]

Andover Resident Amy Makechnie Publishes Novel

By Steve Foley

Andover resident, Amy Makechnie, has signed a contract with Simon and Schuster to publish her novel, The Unforgettable Guinevere St. Clair. Makechnie has lived in Andover for about twenty years, having moved here with her husband Gregor who had accepted a teaching job at Proctor Academy following his college graduation. Makechnie grew up in Nebraska […]

Community Gathers to Thank Chief Laramie

Served for 24 years on Andover Police Department

By Steve Foley

                      On November 12 the Select Board, town officers and the community gathered to thank Chief Glenn  Laramie who has retired after serving twenty-four years on the Andover Police Department. Laramie started out as a part-time officer with the department in 1994 and was promoted […]

Andover Tax Bills Up 7.3 Per Cent

Increases in property values helps some

By Ed Hiller
Andover Tax Bills Up 7.3 Per Cent

The amounts to be raised by taxes for Andover for 2017 add up to $5,992,268. This is an increase over last year of $517,002 (9.4%).  As a result of an increase in town valuation, the tax rate will increase by only 7.3%.  The tax bill for a property valued at $200,000 will increase from $4,280 in […]

Town of Andover Winter Maintenance Ordinances

The Andover Select Board want to remind citizens of Andover of the ordinances that pertain to snow removal and parking of vehicles during the winter months. ORDINANCE: Placing Snow on Town Roads: Residents will not shovel, snow blow or have their driveway plowed into or across the road. This is prohibited by law and can […]

Franklin Drug Task Force Welcomes New Director

Press release

Franklin Mayor’s Drug Task Force has tapped Kayla Bertolino to be it’s new coordinator. Bertolino graduated from Inter-Lakes High School in Meredith and went on to receive a master’s degree in Health Communications from Southern New Hampshire University. She has worked in healthcare for over 10 years at Concord Hospital and LRG Healthcare. Bertolino is […]

Andover Recreation Committee Minutes, November 14, 2017

By Scott Allenby

Condensed from approved minutes: Members Present: : Alan Hanscom, Tom Frantz, Brian Reynolds, Sue Norris, Heidi Murphy, Jen Hauser, Scott Allenby, Chris Cloutier Treasurer’s Report: Alan Hanscom 2018 Budget to be submitted to Board of Selectmen. Basketball Budget: Working with ICB Basketball to clarify cost they are charging per student. All fees included in this […]