July meeting to focus on breast cancer
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in the fall of 2009, I soon found out I was not alone among my friends and neighbors in Andover. Those who had gone before me decided to start a “dinner club,” and we met several times to support one another. The other members shared their experiences, recommended […]
Andover residents invited to participate
On Saturday, August 2, twenty-four area communities will participate in one of the longest running and most successful household hazardous waste collection programs in New England. Four collection sites — Bristol, Laconia, Moultonborough, and Ossipee — will be open from 8:30 AM to noon. will be open. Residents and property owners in the 24 participating […]
Alpha program starting up in the fall
The Andover Congregational Church will once again have a space on the Village Green for Andover’s Fourth of July celebration. We plan to be located in the area of the Stone Chapel, so please look for us. We will be selling cotton candy for $2. We will also have water available for thirsty customers, including […]
Village Green on the Fourth, fireworks on the fifth
Once again our fundraising campaign for Andover’s annual Fourth of July celebration was a big success. People who donated were very generous. Our thanks to Wanda Smith and all the canvassers. We equaled and possibly surpassed last year’s collection. CANCELLED! Due to a major rain event associated with the on-coming hurricane …the Andover 4th of […]
Developing outdoor assets can attract new investment
Outdoor recreation is a booming segment of the US economy, and development of recreational resources and/or improving existing resources can have a major impact on our community. Recent studies across the country have shown that connecting communities to natural resources can provide opportunities for economic growth, increase the quality of life of local residents, raise […]
Present were committee members: Tom Frantz, Ellie George, Howard George, Alan Hanscom, Tim Norris, Brian Reynolds, and new member Heidi Murphy Hockey Rink: Denberg Garage will be used to house the new (to us) snowblower. It was agreed that this snowblower should be thoroughly checked out before the season begins. There is a recurring problem […]
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. Nan reported on: an ASLPT Volunteer Appreciation Day, to be held in Sunapee on May 22 for 200 volunteers and easement donors a new map of Andover, showing all town […]
Registering locally adds to Town revenue
Last year at this time I reported in the Beacon that the Town Clerk’s office had collected $200 for the Town in boat registrations. This year, we have collected $836.84. It is not a lot, but it adds to the Town revenue and hopefully will grow each year as more Andover residents realize that they […]
Firefighters on the Village Green on the Fourth
Change is a constant reality that fire and medical teams deal with. Training and drills help to keep us current. This spring brought changes that were surprising, even for those who are accustomed to them. The bureau of EMS announced major changes to how we handle spinal injuries. For more years than I care to […]