Unlike “home rule” states, New Hampshire’s Constitution dictates that towns and cities must derive their powers from the legislative branch of government. In other words, power to enact laws and rules is granted to the state legislature – not to municipalities. Many perceive this important distinction as paradoxical and in conflict with one’s notions of […]
Some days, being part of an emergency services team can be tough, very tough. Such was the case on January 7, when we were called to the home of our friend and neighbor, Don Gross. Our job is to beat the odds, win, and make everything okay again. We attend classes and train hard and […]
There will be a warrant article at Town Meeting to raise money for a one-ton firefighting truck. As Forest Fire Warden, I’ve studied this issue a lot over the past couple of years, and there’s a lot you should know before you make up your mind. It can’t all fit in the warrant article, so […]
The Budget Committee has made significant changes in its procedures for receiving budget data and background information from the School District and the Town. Dates have been established for each financial center to forward written documentation of their budget requests to the Budget Committee. These dates are set one week or more in advance of […]
The meeting was rescheduled from Tuesday, December 1, due to inclement weather. Board Present: Michelle Dudek, Dean Barker, Misty Sava, Mark Heller, and Annie MacKenzie Administration Present: Mark MacLean, Christine Barry, Robin Heins, Kathleen Boucher, Jane Slayton, and Judith Turk Public Present: None Finance Report: Robin noted the overage in the two Special Education accounts […]
The New Hampshire Fire Marshal’s office posted this on their Facebook page on Friday afternoon: New Hampshire State Fire Marshal J. William Degnan, Andover Fire Chief Rene Lefebvre, and Andover Police Chief Glenn Laramie announce that the victim of the outdoor fire that occurred on January 7, 2016 has been identified. The fire occurred outside […]
Board Present: Michelle Dudek, Dean Barker, Misty Sava, and Annie MacKenzie Administration Present: Mark MacLean, Christine Barry, Robin Heins, Kathleen Boucher, Jane Slayton, and Judith Turk Public Present: None Public Hearing Discussion took place regarding Recordings in Classrooms (HB 507/RSA 189:68 IV) Mark and Chris explained the new legislation that was passed on August 1. […]
