Condensed from approved minutes
Present: Selectmen Danforth, Viandier, and Coolidge, Town Administrator (TA) Marj Roy, and member of the public Leonard Caron. Diane Frechette, Real Estate Appraiser from the Municipal and Property Division of the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration (DRA), presented the Board with packets of information explaining the revaluation process and the applicable state laws. She […]
Town Clerk's office closed on Labor Day
Our office will be closed on Monday, September 1 for Labor Day. We will be open as usual for the rest of the week. Tax Revenue I have done a comparison of this year’s tax revenue with that of 2013. By June 30, 2013, we had collected a total of $639,344 in tax revenue. This […]
Cleaner-burning outboards protect lakes
In July, the Beacon published the second of a three-part series in which the Andover Conservation Commission answers questions about what residents and visitors can do to help preserve our lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams. In this final article of the series, the focus is on lake-friendly boating and recreation – that is, “best practices” […]
AE/MS students design this year's t-shirt
The Andover Firecracker 5K footrace on the Northern Rail Trail has enjoyed a history of great weather. Some years have been hot, but it has never really rained on the race itself. This year, the law of averages caught up with us. The excitement started on Thursday night, when the parade and other outdoor activities […]
Word-of-mouth made the switch work
Due to the mighty rains on the Fourth of July, two of the Highland Lake Protective Association’s (HLPA) annual events were simply postponed until sunny but windy Saturday, July 5. Without opportunity to publicize the change, HLPA members informed area residents primarily by word of mouth. And like Paul Revere warning of the British invasion, […]
Condensed from approved minutes
June 11 Present: Chair Mary Anne Broshek; members Larry Chase, Tina Cotton, Jerry Hersey, Nan Kaplan, Derek Mansell; guest Sandra Graves Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust (ASLPT) update from Nan: Land protection specialist Beth McGuinn will leave ASLPT to become executive director of the Five Rivers Conservation Trust in Concord. ASLPT will poll member communities via […]
Opinions and ideas welcome on August 4
On Monday, August 4, at 8 PM the Andover Board of Selectmen will be holding a public hearing at Town Hall on cable/fiber optic service in the Town of Andover. If you have: A compliment or a complaint to share Concerns about the latest rate increase by Comcast Opinions regarding the installation of fiber optic […]
Mondays, August 4 and 18
August 4 Review, revise, and update Transfer Station rules Contract for property assessment services; review and approve bid documents Review the 2014 budget to date, and address issues Meeting with a representative of Lake Sunapee Region Visiting Nurse Association August 25 (moved from August 18) Review fees charged by the Town Meet with members of […]
Condensed from approved minutes
Present: Selectmen Coolidge, Selectwoman Viandier, Selectman Danforth, and Town Administrator Marj Roy. Selectman Danforth asked if anyone from Dodge Lane was present. Michelle Dudek, who lives on Channel Road, said they are happy about the barriers at the Rail Trail. Someone in the audience thought this meeting was about closing off Channel Road. Selectmen Danforth […]