Andover – The descendents of Gilman and Hannah Hersey gathered on August 3 for their 127th annual reunion, which was held at the East Andover Grange Hall. Twenty-seven members were in attendance, coming from the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

A potluck meal was enjoyed by all and was topped off by a variety of delicious desserts, including an ice cream cake. A brief meeting was held, and the current officers were reelected: President, Paul Hersey; Vice Presidents, Chris Duchesne and Lisa Boucher; Secretary, Monique Scharlotte; Treasurer, Lucy Hersey Twombly; and Historian, Rita Norander.  

Due to the extreme heat and humidity, the usual outside games were replaced by indoor activities — near the fans — as people talked and visited and shared their past year’s news. Some of the younger members enjoyed a cool dip in Highland Lake before heading home.