Andover Town Administrator:
The search is on! With the retirement of long-time Town Administrator Marjorie Roy, the Select Board has appointed a hiring committee to review applications, conduct initial interviews and reference checks, and bring top candidates to the Select Board for final interviews.  The committee, Jane Hubbard (chair), Elita Reed, Mark Stetson, Robin Boynton, Kim Hallquist, Meghan Foley, and Dana Swenson, bring diverse and skilled backgrounds to this process. 

Meetings:
Andover Select Board meetings have moved to the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month.  All are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you have business to conduct with the Board, please email Select Board Chair, Michelle Dudek, at michelle.andovertown@nullgmail.com in advance of the meeting to be added to the agenda.

Town Sand:
Winter sand for Andover residents is available at White Oak.  The sand pile is to the left of the entrance just outside of the gate.  At this time, the sand is uncovered but we are working on building a structure to provide protection. Please remember that sand is available to Andover residents only and not contractors.  Bring a bucket or two to fill but please do not fill an entire truck bed.  Video surveillance is used at White Oak, and the pit is not open to the public.

HWY Building:
The Select Board and Highway Department Supervisor continue to work with Dubois and King to build a town highway garage.  The land has been cleared at White Oak, bidding is on track to commence mid-winter, and construction is scheduled to begin in the spring.

Bridges:
The Select Board is working diligently with Hoyle Tanner to ensure our bridges are safe and maintained appropriately.  We currently have three deficient bridges we are working on – Kenniston Covered Bridge, Cilleyville Covered Bridge, and Hall Road Bridge.  Should you travel over Hall Road Bridge you will notice it is now one lane only.  This is a temporary solution until we can make the necessary repairs.  Cilleyville Covered Bridge is open to foot traffic only; however, it is likely all access to this historic bridge will be closed until the bridge can be made safe.  Kenniston Covered Bridge will be receiving a new metal roof to reduce the snow load and make the bridge safe for travel. Not to be forgotten is Lawrence Street Bridge. We have received word that the construction phase will receive 100% federal funding and the project is on track for 2026. In the meantime, Hoyle Tanner continues to regularly monitor its condition.

Highway Block Grants:
Andover was fortunate to receive unanticipated funds from the state this year.  A portion of the funds, $106,858 from SB 401, is to be spent exclusively on town bridges.  The second
source is HB 1221 in the amount of $85,540.69 to be used on roads or equipment.  From this fund, the Select Board authorized the purchase of a loader for the Highway Department. A public hearing was held on October 7 for the purpose of gathering input and sharing information on the unanticipated funds.

Andover Transfer Station
Following the annual safety inspection, it was determined that our trash transport trailer needed to be replaced. We were able to secure a lighter weight aluminum trailer which has a longer life expectancy compared to its steel counterparts. The purchase came from federal ARPA funds with no impact on local taxes. Additionally, after many years of being non-compliant (per the Department of Labor), we have contracted with Capital Well Company to install an artesian well, and Clearwater Design services has submitted a draft septic design to New Hampshire DES for approval. This project will be going out to bid following approval.