Born in East Andover
Irene Mary (LaPlante) Hoffmann, 80, of Indianapolis, died on June 11, 2016. She was born on March 10, 1936 in East Andover and was one of seven children of the late J. Benjamin LaPlante and Dorothy (Hersey) LaPlante. Irene was a graduate of Franklin High School and the University of New Hampshire in Durham. Following […]
Mo'Combo is the headline act
Moving to an outdoor amphitheater in Andover Center, the Andover Community Coffeehouse will feature the Upper Valley quartet Mo’Combo as its “Third Friday” headliner on July 15. The venue is located behind Andover Town Hall (between Hamp House and the skateboard park). The concert will begin at 6:30 PM, and food will be available for […]
Condensed from approved minutes
Location: First Congregational Church, Wilmot Board Attendees: Alex Bernhard, Steve Darling, George Heaton, Lindy Heim, Craig Heim, Charles Martin, Myra Mayman, Jack Shields Guests: Marion Allen, Charles Cautley, Linda Howes, Ralph Jesseman, Tom Schamberg, Prescott Towle The meeting covered: 1) business matters and reports; 2) discussion and resolution of the issue of vegetation control on […]
Years of committed service in the community
Heather Makechnie, 66, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 7, 2016. Born on March 31, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Alice and Dan Fogg. Sister of Leslie Kellenbeck, Sherwood Fogg, and Sonia Fogg. Beloved wife of Arthur Makechnie. Devoted mother of six sons: Steven and spouse Tiffany, Seth and […]
Condensed from draft minutes
Condensed from approved minutes Board Attendees: Steve Darling, Tom Frantz, George Heaton, Lindy Heim, Craig Heim, Nita Tomaszewski Guests: Janice Boudreau, Linda Howes, Ralph Jesseman, Prescott Towle The meeting’s discussion had two major foci: 1) various business matters and reports; 2) discussion of ongoing action items, to be addressed and/or undertaken in the immediate future […]
Wednesday, May 18, in East Andover
Hiking trips inside the Grand Canyon and Tasman National Park in New Zealand, and a National Geographic adventure to Antarctica and the Falkland Islands, all adventures enjoyed by local residents, will be the subjects of a special Travel Night on Wednesday, May 18, at the Highland Lake Grange Hall in East Andover. The program starts at […]
Friday, May 20, at 7 PM
On Friday, May 20, beginning at 7 PM, the Andover Community Coffeehouse spotlight will focus on Joel Cage, the award-winning veteran singer/songwriter from Boston. As always, the concert is open to the public at no charge, though donations are always gratefully accepted. Once a member of the internationally acclaimed rock and roll group Southside Johnny […]
Budget passes, noise ordinance defeated
The 2016 Andover Town Meeting on March 8 began with Town Moderator Dan Coolidge introducing the Board of Selectmen and the Budget Committee. Next he read the moderator’s rules for the meeting and concluded by saying, “My job is not to take sides. It is to keep the meeting moving smoothly.” Article 1 The election […]
Democracy at work in a small town
Herbie Barton (standing, right) addresses Town Meeting on March 8, 2016. Photo: Larry Chase I hope that the “high energy and emotions” we experienced at our recent Town Meeting was cathartic in the sense that we can all see that if people speak out on an issue, they have the power to make a difference. […]
Doors open at 6 PM on March 18
Connecticut-based folk-rock singer-songwriter Andrea Paquin will headline the cast of performers on Friday evening, March 18, at the monthly Andover Community Coffeehouse concert offered in the Highland Lake Grange Hall in East Andover. The event, which begins at 7 PM, is open to the public at no charge; donations are gratefully accepted. Paquin’s songs “tell […]