Since reading Donna Baker-Hartwell’s article in last month’s Beacon about logging in Andover I feel that I need to respond.
Intent-to-Cut forms are not special permits. The assertion that some type of “special relationship” between Town officials and private enterprises could lead to special favors is deeply insulting. The Select Board and the office staff work very hard to do the right things. To imply otherwise questions our honesty and integrity.
Thirty-one years ago, the New Hampshire State Legislature formally recognized the importance of proper forestry management by passing RSA 672:1, II c, which not only permits controlled logging, but provides a full conservation message and guideline for the RSA. Another source of information on this subject is the “Guide to New Hampshire Timber Harvesting Laws.” 

These resources are available online, but anyone who wishes to receive a paper copy may contact me.
Andover is my hometown and I have a “special relationship” with the Town and its residents, not with private enterprises.
Marjorie M. Roy
Town Administrator