NHEC Announces Winter Rate Increase

Costs drop in summer, rise in winter

Press release

The New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC) Board of Directors has approved a rate increase effective with bills rendered November 1. The increase will result in an overall bill increase of 14.2%, or $12.69 per month, for a typical residential member using 500 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month. The rate increase will be in effect for the […]

Helicopter Crashes on Take-Off from Rivers Edge Road

Pilot exits burning wreckage and calls 911

By Charlie Darling, for the Beacon
Helicopter Crashes on Take-Off from Rivers Edge Road

A Canadian Home Rotors Safari kit helicopter took off from a home on Rivers Edge Road in Andover on the afternoon of September 27 with two full tanks of fuel. Moments later it crashed into the woods from about 60′ up and caught fire. Fortunately the unidentified pilot, who was alone in the chopper, was […]

Planning Board Minutes, August 23, 2016

Condensed from approved minutes

Members present: Nancy Teach, Chair; Jon Warzocha, Vice-Chair; Randall Costa; Art Urie; Doug Phelps; and David Blinn, ex officio Also present for duration of appropriate items: Pat Moyer, Planning and Zoning Coordinator Planning and Zoning Coordinator Moyer found the document dated December 17, 1997 that granted jurisdiction to the Road Agent to issue driveway permits. […]

Planning Board Minutes, August 9, 2016

Condensed from approved minutes

Members present: Nancy Teach, Chair; Jon Warzocha, Vice-Chair; Paul Currier; Randall Costa; Art Urie; Doug Phelps; and David Blinn, ex officio Also present for duration of appropriate items: John Hodgson; Bill Hoffman; Julie Cooper; and Dave Williams Ragged Mountain Fish and Game Club Board members met with members of Ragged Mountain Fish and Game Club […]

Planning Board Minutes, July 26, 2016

Condensed from approved minutes

Members present: Nancy Teach, Chair; Paul Currier; Randall Costa; Art Urie; David Blinn, ex officio Also present for duration of appropriate items: Pat Moyer, Planning and Zoning Coordinator; Dave Powers, Zoning Code Administrator Announcements The Board will meet with Ragged Mountain Fish and Game Club on August 9 at the property. Planning & Zoning Coordinator […]

Select Board Minutes, September 19, 2016

Condensed from approved minutes

Present: Marj Roy, Vicky Mishcon, Jim Delaney, Dave Blinn Also present: Verizon Wireless Representative Brian Ross; Victor Manougian, McLane Law Firm representing Verizon Wireless; Police Chief Glenn Laramie; Fire Chief Rene Lefebvre; Arch Weathers Road Agent Road Agent John Thompson reported that the crew has been working on maintenance projects around town. The fence at […]

Capital Improvement Planning Committee Minutes, September 15, 2016

Condensed from draft minutes

Chair: Doug Phelps Attendees: Jeff Newcomb, Chuck Keyser (vice chair), Marj Roy, Bill Leber Draft Capital Improvement Plan Review From the last meeting, Newcomb suggested the Committee contact Emergency Management Team for any project input. Phelps or Marj Roy still need to follow through with this item. New fire fighting vehicle is currently planned for […]

Planning Board Minutes, September 27, 2016

Condensed from approved minutes

Members present: Nancy Teach, Chair; Jon Warzocha, Vice-Chair; Randall Costa; Art Urie; Doug Phelps; Paul Currier; and David Blinn, ex officio Also present for duration of appropriate items: Pat Moyer, Zoning Coordinator; Dave Powers, Zoning Administrator; John Thompson, Road Agent; Vicky Mishcon; Tina Cotton; Nan Kaplan; Mary Ann Broshek; Debbie Martin; Ethney McMahon; Claudio Marcus; […]

School Board Minutes, September 6, 2016

Condensed from approved minutes

Board present: Michelle Dudek, Misty Sava, Dean Barker, Mark Heller, and Annie MacKenzie Administration present: Mark MacLean, Christine Barry, Robin Heins, Kathleen Boucher, Jane Slayton, and Judith Turk Public present: Tina Cotton Board Chairperson’s Report: Michelle commented on specific roles for committee participation: Mark H will continue to serve on the Budget Committee; Misty and […]