Andover Real Estate Transactions, June and July 2015

June 16 through July 15, 2015

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 […]

Semi-Annual Tax Bills Make a Big Difference

Still 294 unlicensed dogs around town

By Joanna Sumner, Town Clerk and Tax Collector

The state of New Hampshire requires every owner or keeper of a dog four months old or older to have the dog registered in the town in which the dog is kept. Regardless of when the license is obtained, the license shall be effective from May 1 to April 30 of the following year. There […]

American Legion Post 101 Stars in Fourth of July Parade

Next meeting: August 18 at 7 PM

By Lloyd Perreault, Post 101
American Legion Post 101 Stars in Fourth of July Parade

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. […]

Fourth of July Donations Just Top $7,000

Only part of the support the community provides

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 […]

Cemetery Conditions and Limitations will be Enforced by Trustees

Several violations are becoming common

By Andover Cemetery Trustees

We, the Andover Cemetery Trustees, are finding that there are infractions to the conditions and limitations that apply to Andover’s cemeteries, and we remind you those rules will be enforced. The rules that seem to create the most problems are flowers, either natural or artificial, are only permitted around the base of the main headstone. […]

Andover Residents Get $10 Off Rain Barrels and Composters

Order deadline is August 7

By Andover Conservation Commission

Merrimack County Conservation District is celebrating summer with a sale of rain barrels, composters, and other composting essentials. These durable environmental additions to your yard will help harvest rain water and create compost for garden and landscape needs, saving money and natural resources. As part of the ongoing coordination between the Andover Conservation Commission and […]

Public Hearing Considers Signage for Halcyon Island

Encourage safe and respectful use of this town resource

By Vicky Mishcon, Board of Selectmen
Public Hearing Considers Signage for Halcyon Island

The much-beloved Halcyon Island in Highland Lake, enjoyed by generations of families,  as well as by newcomers and visitors, was the subject of a Public Hearing on July 6. The following is a summary of the comments and concerns shared by members of the public who attended the hearing. Halcyon Island is an approximately two-acre […]