My name is Kayla Chandler and I am running for Town Treasurer. I have worked for Bar Harbor Bank & Trust for almost five years now. I am the Assistant Manager for the Andover, Bradford, and Newbury branches. I am currently the Vice Chair of the AE/MS School Board and this is my second year […]
My name is Tina Nussbaum Wagler and I’m asking the community to vote for me as a Library Trustee for the Andover Libraries. Libraries are an essential part of our communities that provide many valuable resources to all ages. Libraries are also places for people in a community to connect with one another. When my […]
I have lived in Andover for 20 years now, and have participated as a volunteer in several organizations. I began with the Alternative Energy Group at its inception and have enjoyed watching the fruits of our labor — solar panels and weatherization programs among them — as we work to lower electricity costs by promoting […]
It is my intention to seek reelection to the Andover Select Board. It has been an honor serving our community, and I am committed to continuing the progress we have made together. During the past year I have focused on enhancing Board efficiency and transparency, and through organizational and administrative changes we have improved accessibility […]
My name is Charlie Stewart and I am running for a three-year term as Selectman. I was first introduced to Andover when I started dating Bill Bardsley’s daughter, Christina, seven years ago. I was living in Manchester and she was in Andover. I found that I loved this quiet community, and I was excited to […]
First and foremost, I believe the job of a Select Board is to protect the people of the town. This includes fiscal responsibility as well as services. I believe in making “informed decisions,” which requires a willingness to be informed! I recently retired from Commercial I.T. (Information Technology). During that time, having been involved in […]
As someone who grew up in Andover, moved away, and then moved back so that my kids could experience small-town culture, here is what I would like to accomplish as a Select Board member: * I try to attend as many different Board and Committee meetings as possible. I have seen that the communication between […]
Most increases related to COL, insurance, and benefits
Once again, October started the budgeting process for the Town. This year the Budget Committee (BC) and the Select Board (SB) met bi-weekly, on Mondays, at 6 PM, in the Town Meeting Room. The Town Administrator, a Select Board member, School Board member, Fire Commissioner, and department heads worked together to make the process as […]
060 Town News – Town Meeting – At the Polls – 01 – Select Board – Beaufays After purchasing the Highland Lake Inn/Andover Barn 18 years ago, Andover has become my beloved hometown. I bring a long history of marketing and sales experience in the service sector spanning three continents, and now, settled here in […]
To all Andover citizens: I am writing to give you an update on the 2024 Andover Town Meeting Warrant. Attached with this article is a 2024 budget explanation page. The highlight of my writing is that the requested amount is down this year by $582,726.40. As citizens are aware, I would like to point […]