Conservation Commission Minutes, March 20, 2014

Condensed from approved minutes

Present: Mary Anne Broshek (chair), Larry Chase, Tina Cotton, Jerry Hersey, Nan Kaplan; guest Sandra Graves. Absent: Derek Mansell  Correspondence: From the New Hampshire Association of Conservation Commissions, notice of the annual “Saving Special Places” conference on April 5. Nan will attend, with reimbursement approved by ACC members. From the Lakes Region Planning Commission, notice that […]

Road Agent Explains Mechanics of Mud Season

Courtesy, careful maintenance will get us through

By John "Tiny" Thompson, Road Agent

I am hoping that by the time you read this, mud season will be done with, and we will have unposted the roads. I wanted to take some time to explain why we do this and how mud season actually works. In the fall as the temperature drops, the road surface freezes. If there is […]

Meetings to Discuss Concerns About Cancer in Andover

First meeting on June 6 in the Town Hall

By Vicky Mishcon, for the Beacon

During my time as a selectwoman, I was approached several times by Andover residents who are concerned about the number of cancer cases in Andover Village. Was there anyone at the state level who could look at the incidence of cancer in the village and determine a common cause or let us know if the […]

Andover EMS Event to Raise Funds for Cardiac Monitor

Pampered Chef party on May 2 at 5:30 PM

By John Kinney, Andover EMS

Andover Emergency Medical Services needs a new cardiac monitor/defibrillator. Our current LifePac-12 is more than 10 years old, has been discontinued by its manufacturer, and we’re no longer able to purchase support for this vital piece of EMS equipment. A replacement LifePac-15 with options needed to meet state requirements for a transporting agency will cost […]

Andover EMS Receives LUCAS Unit from LRGHealthcare

$16,000 chest compression system is "priceless"

By John Kinney, Andover EMS
Andover EMS Receives LUCAS Unit from LRGHealthcare

The 10th annual LRGHealthcare Red Dress Gala fundraiser for LRGHealthcare was held on February 7 in Meredith. Guests enjoyed an evening of dinner and dancing as well as silent and live auctions. Over the years, this premier fundraising event has supported the greater Lakes Region community by raising more than $402,000 for cardiac services and […]

New Recycling Compactor in Service at Transfer Station

Watch for changes to traffic flow, coming soon

By Marj Roy, Town Administrator
New Recycling Compactor in Service at Transfer Station

The town’s new single-stream recycling compactor was installed at the Transfer Station and ready for use on Wednesday, April 16. The compactor makes it almost as easy to use the recycling bin as it is to use the trash hopper. Recyclables, including glass, go in the compactor, which replaces the open orange dumpsters and the […]

Register Your Dog Before the End of May

Apply for property tax relief before June 30

By Joanna Sumner, Town Clerk

Please remember to license your dog before the end of the month. A fine of $1 is levied for each month that you wait. There is also a $1 fee added to your dog’s licensing to pay for the postage we incur mailing the reminder letters. Our office will be closed on Wednesday, June 11, […]

Fourth of July Committee Desperate for Volunteer Help

All-important fundraising and ad sales kick off in May

By Judy Perreault, Fourth of July Committee

The Andover Fourth of July Committee is focusing its efforts in May on the annual fundraising campaign. Volunteers will be canvassing from street to street for donations to support the Fourth of July celebration. If no one has done your street in the past, please think about being a volunteer. We desperately need help. We […]

Classic Car Show at Fourth of July Seeks Entrants

Drawings and prizes, including a custom trophy

By Judy Perreault, Fourth of July Committee

The Andover Road Relics car club is planning a classic car show during Andover’s Fourth of July Celebration again this year. Bring your antiques, hot rods, sports, classics, or modern cars to the Pizza Chef parking lot on the Fourth of July. Last year, there was a wide assortment of vehicles. The fun begins early […]