In the July 2020 Beacon, Louise Andrus and Natalie Wells made it clear that, if elected, they would be unwilling to work with moderate members of their own caucus and others for bipartisan solutions to the state’s challenges. On everything from Second Amendment interpretation to taxation and the “New Hampshire Advantage,” these two candidates desire […]
My name is Faith Minton and I am a candidate for the New Hampshire House of Representatives in District 25, which includes Andover, Danbury, Salisbury, Warner, and Webster. My husband David and I have lived in Warner for over 40 years, and we raised our two sons here. New Hampshire families are currently facing challenges […]
I am pleased to announce my candidacy for the Office of Sheriff. I have served the people of Merrimack County for over 35 years in the Sheriff’s Office as a dispatcher and Court Security Deputy working and training my way to become a full-time Deputy. I was promoted to Deputy 1st Class, Sergeant, and then […]
In 2019, House and Senate Democrats passed a compromise budget and got it signed by the governor, which returned more state funds to New Hampshire towns for the purposes of property tax relief, education, and municipal expenses. This plan is called “revenue sharing.” The state collects a large fraction of the property taxes collected by […]
The Confederate flag and associated items transmit an overt statement of racism for a group of Americans, and for another group of Americans it is a symbol of their American heritage. Is our heritage really honored by symbols of a failed and heinous endeavor? In my opinion, only losers identify with a failed army and […]
If you were driving through downtown Franklin on July 17 between 4 and 6 PM, you saw a number of folks at Trestle View Park holding signs reminding you that absentee ballots are available to anyone who has concerns about going to the polls during COVID-19. Open Democracy Action (ODA) and Franklin’s Three Rivers Coalition […]
030 Opinion – Letters – Ackerson – Absentee Ballot Our United States Constitution reminds us that we have a right to vote, and as such, all barriers must be removed. Our New Hampshire Constitution tells us in Part 1, Article 11, that we must have accessible voter registration. As a resident of Franklin, I am […]
A business owner encourages businesses to keep advertising
In a recent conversation with some Andover residents, it became evident that advertising support for The Andover Beacon has been reduced from regional service companies trying to sell their services and by some local Andover businesses. Following this conversation, I am wondering if regular advertisers in the Beacon understand the consequences of their action. Of […]
Voters can make their own determination about risk
Do you worry that your health will be in danger from COVID-19 by traditional voting in person? If yes, Governor Sununu says you can protect yourself and others by using an absentee ballot to vote by mail in the primary and general elections. The Secretary of State and the Attorney General believe that citizens concerned […]
The family of Wanda L. (Sanborn) Walker want to thank the many people who sent cards, notes, and prayers during their loss. God bless you all, Jane M. Walker