Harsh winters hurt cars; clean cars last longer
New England, as we all know, has harsh winter conditions, which can leave behind residual effects that affect your vehicle’s performance and condition as temperatures rise — from built-up grime, road salt, and fluid contamination to deteriorated wipers and battery issues. With the high price of new and used cars and high interest rates on […]
Please spread the word about these programs! Tuesdays, 4 PM: Board Game Drop-in. All ages welcome. Bring your own games or choose one of ours to play. We have Monopoly, mancala, Boggle, chess, checkers, Battleship, jenga, backgammon, and Uno. Wednesdays, 1:30 PM: Adult Crafting Social. Please feel free to join us. Bring whatever craft you […]
The results from the Town elections for Salisbury are as follows: Select Board, 1 position for 3 years; Brett Walker won re-election with 105 votes Supervisors of the Checklist, 1 position for 6 years; Dorothy Swenson won re-election with 113 votes Trustees of the Trust Funds, 1 position for 3 years; Marcel Binette won re-election […]
This winter The Beacon held a Red Sox Opening Day Raffle, which included two tickets for the opening game against the Baltimore Orioles, at Fenway Park, on Tuesday, April 9, and a $100 gift certificate to nearby Cask N’ Flagon for pre- or post-game brews and snacks. We are happy to announce that the winners […]
Friday, May 10
SHARE Day, which stands for “See How the Arts Reach Everyone,” was started by a small but very active PTO in 1988. This special day at Andover Elementary/Middle School brings artists, craftspeople, technology wizards, athletes, and musicians from Andover and surrounding communities into the classroom to share their wealth of talents and inspiration with the […]
Saturday, April 6, 9:30 to 11 AM
It is that time of year again. Enrollment is available for the 2024/2025 school year for children ages 3 to 5. We can accept a small number of children who are 2.5 years old and potty trained. We will be having an open house for families to come in, see the school, meet the teachers, […]
Tour, East Andover to Trail Side Sugar House
On Saturday, March 2, Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust (ASLPT) hosted a fun excursion called the “Sap-2-Syrup” tour, starting at the Graves conservation easement. Participants from New London, Andover, and other nearby towns were welcomed onto the East Andover property by owner Sandra Graves. It was a perfect day to enjoy the commanding view of […]
Memorial Day Run/walk, 9 AM, May 27, in Wilmot
After a four-year hiatus, the Wilmot Community Association (WCA)’s Black Fly Blitz is back! Come join the fun along with other runners and walkers for the WCA’s 16th Black Fly Blitz 5K run/walk. The event starts at 9 AM on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, in Wilmot. Pinnacle Timing of Newport, www.pinnaclestrive.com, is handling online […]
Wilmot Community Association (WCA), Thursday, April 4, 9 AM
Please join the Wilmot Community Association (WCA) at 9 AM, Thursday, April 4, for our monthly drop-in get-together at the Red Barn, 64 Village Road. Glynis Hart, Director, Wilmot Public Library, will be on hand to discuss the library, including its upcoming programs. These drop-in sessions, scheduled the first Thursday of every month, will give […]