Changes Needed to Improve the Town Beach

Plan on June 8, work on June 15

By Sophie Viandier, Board of Selectmen

Let’s get muddy now so we won’t have to get muddy later! Chaffee Beach is one of Andover’s most visited spots in the summer, but recently it has lost a bit of its charm. Join Sophie Viandier on Sunday, June 8, from 1 to 3 PM to design our dream Chaffee Beach. We will look […]

School Board Poised to Select Consultant

Public invited to comment on May 3

By The Andover School Board

At its work session on April 17, the Andover School Board narrowed its search to three finalists to assist in development of a plan for update of total school district facilities. This work session was open to the public within legal limits to protect the Board and taxpayers, as will be all work sessions as […]

Recreation Committee Minutes, April 8, 2014

Condensed from approved minutes

Present: Justin Carey, Tom Frantz, Ellie George, Howard George, Alan Hanscom, Tim Norris, Brian Reynolds, and Kurt Weber. Treasurer’s Report: All bills are paid and accounts are up to date. Skiing: There was only one make-up date necessary, and it went well. Basketball: Fifth and sixth grade boys won their championship. Third and fourth grade […]

Recreation Committee Minutes, February 11, 2014

Condensed from approved minutes

Present: Tom Frantz, Ellie George, Howard George, Alan Hanscom, Tim Norris, and Brian Reynolds. Treasurer’s Report: The Andover Recreation Committee had been assured by Town government that any funds available for the Blackwater Park Recreation Building would be “rolled over” into the new year. The following is from the Town of Andover Notes to the […]

Recreation Committee Minutes, January 14, 2014

Condensed from approved minutes

Present: Tom Frantz, Ellie George, Howard George, Alan Hanscom, Tim Norris, and Brian Reynolds Background checks for basketball and skiing: It was decided to check coaching lists against the list of those who have had background checks. Andover Communication Protocol: Forms for relaying complaints were reviewed and distribution discussed. The white copy is for the […]

Board of Selectmen Minutes, March 17, 2014

Condensed from approved minutes

Selectwoman Sophie Viandier and Road Agent John Thompson were sworn in to their respective elected positions. The Board took a few minutes to reorganize for the coming year. Selectman Coolidge volunteered to serve as chairperson and Selectman Danforth and Selectwoman Viandier thanked him. Road Agent The Board agreed that the Road Agent position be bonded […]

Town Minutes for April 2014

Board of Selectmen April 7 April 21 Planning Board April 8 April 22 Zoning Board of Adjustment April 15 Recreation Committee April 8 Conservation Commission April 9 School Board April 1  

Board of Selectmen Minutes, March 31, 2014

Condensed from approved minutes

Road Agent Road Agent John Thompson reported that bridge posting signs are not in the equipment trailer and need to be ordered. The duration and severity of this winter has left $9,000 in the 2014 Winter Plowing budget. Switch Road Project: Selectman Danforth stated that since Capital Reserve Funds are funded annually at the end […]

Planning Board Minutes, March 25, 2014

Condensed from approved minutes

Members present: Paul Currier, Chair; Jon Warzocha, Vice-Chair; Nancy Teach; Don Gould; Wood Sutton; and Duncan Coolidge, ex-officio Also present for duration of appropriate items: Deb Brower; Lenny Caron; Bert Cox Correspondence Copy of a complaint regarding MDS Auto Shop located at 158 Main Street along with the Building Inspector’s response pertaining to his action. […]