I grew up in Littleton and graduated from Springfield College in 1973. I have worked as a teacher, a banker (Senior VP of Dartmouth Savings Bank), a financial advisor, and was the Executive Director of a non-profit organization (Headrest, Inc.). I have been a proud Grafton County Commissioner for the past 17 years. I am […]
Last year, I went to Washington with a new approach. To end the gridlock, I’ve worked to bring together Representatives from both parties in order to find common ground and strengthen the middle class. Shortly into my first year, I co-founded the United Solutions Caucus, a coalition of Republicans and Democrats committed to working together […]
I am running for Senate because I care about New Hampshire and want to restore a stronger America at home and abroad. It is time to stop the Obama administration’s failed policies that are throwing a wet blanket on our economy and threatening our individual freedoms. President Obama recently said that while he is not […]
In the US Senate, I am working to make a real difference for people throughout New Hampshire. To create jobs, I worked to secure funding for widening I-93 and for the new Memorial Bridge in Portsmouth. I stood up to members of my own party to protect the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and broke through years […]
New Hampshire’s economy has lagged behind neighboring New England states for the past decade. Excessive spending and Obamacare recently forced the Governor to call for $30 million in spending cuts, and a $40 million gap in the Health and Human Services budget was revealed. Now we are moving in the direction of a sales or income tax. That […]
Since entering office, I’ve worked to bring together members of both parties to help innovative businesses create jobs, expand middle class opportunity, and keep our economy moving in the right direction. We passed the most bipartisan budget in over a decade without a sales or income tax, froze in-state tuition at the university system, revitalized […]
The Beacon asked every candidate on the Andover ballot to submit 250 words and a picture.
Every election year, The Andover Beacon strives to provide Andover residents with information that lets them know where candidates stand on issues that affect them. We have reached out to all candidates on the ballot and asked for a 250-word statement that answers the following questions: For incumbents: What are three things that you accomplished […]
Funny pumpkin faces bring a smile
Condensed from approved minutes
Prior to the meeting, Christie Coll swore in Mark Heller as an Andover School Board member. Board Present: Michelle Dudek, Anne Swayze, Mark Heller, and Kent Armstrong (via electronic device). Administration Present: Mark MacLean, Christine Barry, Robin Heins, Jane Slayton, Kathleen Boucher, and Judith Turk Public Present: Tina Cotton, Evelyn Lynn Baker, Marjorie M. Roy, […]
Since entering office, I have worked to bring together members of both parties to help innovative businesses, create jobs, expand middle class opportunity, and keep our economy moving in the right direction. We passed the most bipartisan budget in over a decade without a sales or income tax, froze in-state tuition at the university system, […]