Condensed from approved minutes
Members present: Mary Anne Broshek, Jerry Hersey, Larry Chase, Nan Kaplan, Tina Cotton; guests Sandra Graves, Paul Currier Due to other commitments, Larry declined further taking of minutes. The ACC report for the Andover Town Report was approved. Correspondence: ASLPT packet of completed monitor forms for all Andover properties held by ASLPT; Mary Anne will […]
Pooling funds in new CDs
Many Andover residents have expressed concern over the Town trust funds’ lack of earnings in the past several years. There are lots of rules about how and when Town funds can be invested, and thus our earnings potential over the past several years has been severely limited, as treasury rates have remained near zero. While […]
A write-in candidate
My name is Barbara Freeman and I am a write-in candidate for Library Trustee. My husband and I have lived in East Andover for 40 years and raised our two sons, Justin and Kris, here. I love to read and love our libraries. I’m fortunate to live within walking distance of the library in East […]
A write-in candidate
Upon receiving a few nudges over the past several months, I have, admittedly somewhat late, decided to run for Budget Committee. After nine years on the School Board and six years on the Select Board, I remain very interested in town affairs and would like to continue to serve Andover’s citizens. Reduced state funding, increased […]
Profiles of the candidates in the March 10 election
The Beacon asked every candidate running for a local office to submit 250 words and a picture. Board of Selectmen James Delaney Leonard Caron Budget Committee Wood Sutton Bob Ward Arch Weathers (a write-in candidate) Vicky Mishcon (a write-in candidate) Library Trustee Caroline Moulton Ratzki Barbara Freeman (a write-in candidate) School Board Dean Barker Misty […]
I am running for one of the open positions on the Andover School Board. I have always been dedicated to community service, and I have been very involved in the Andover community since moving to Andover in 2012. I have completely fallen in love with Andover, and AE/MS, and its sense of community and family. […]
A write-in candidate
I am seeking re-election to the Budget Committee as a write-in candidate. My roots to this area trace the arrival by my grandparents in 1924 to spend summers on Lake Sunapee. At the age of 14 I started working summers at Kidder Garage in New London. When I graduated from college, Bill Kidder hired me full-time […]
Will gather more public feedback during 2015
On Town Meeting Day this year, there will be no ballot articles on changes to the Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Board has decided to postpone any proposals for zoning ordinance changes until next year. Earlier, the Board held two sparsely-attended public hearings. At each hearing there were comments that the proposed amendments have not been […]
My name is Elizabeth (Betsy) Paine. I have served as the School District Moderator for the last three years, and I am seeking another one-year term at this year’s town election. I have lived in Andover for 10 years, and both of my children graduated from Andover Elementary/Middle School. Our family had a very positive experience […]