The Beacon and its staff are to be commended for the excellent May issue coverage of the coronavirus story in Andover. Many thanks —- and keep up the good work. Bill Bardsley
The May issue of the Andover Beacon was full of interesting stories and articles about the people of Andover, and what they were doing to keep busy during their stay-at- home time due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic. I found the articles concerning Andover’s businesses to be very helpful in letting me know which ones […]
Our community is well served by physical distancing and wearing masks, as well as by the many efforts around town to maintain our social connections despite the need for physical distance. Kudos to all for committee meetings via Zoom, a virtual Community Coffee House each month, neighbors helping neighbors, etc. But what I find confusing […]
We all worry about “bad things happening” to us, and to those dear to us, in these pandemic days. There is growing anxiousness about the waning of our livelihoods and our environment, looming just over the horizon. I admit I feel cut off from my former routine and occupation, giving me too much time to […]
While the governor has taken a first step by broadening his interpretation of the absentee voter laws to allow people who “feel more comfortable voting absentee because of the outbreak,” it is not up to any governor to grant or allow us to cast our vote under any circumstances. That is our constitutional right, and […]
A relevant short history lesson about Gerrymandering
To The Andover Beacon, I ask your support for HB 1665 to establish an advisory independent redistricting commission. As you know, the measure passed the New Hampshire House with a bipartisan vote just before the coronavirus crisis set in. It will be before the Senate when it is back in session, hopefully in the first […]
To the dozen or so Andover folks who asked their friends and neighbors to sign a petition supporting a Carbon Cash-Back warrant article to be voted on at Andover Town Meeting; And to the nearly 100 Andover residents who signed the warrant article petition (well in excess of the number – 25 – needed); And […]
Our Presidential Primary is now history but many voters are still focused on November’s Presidential Election. More important in New Hampshire is the election of our State Government for the next two years. Dan Feltes is running to be our next Governor. Senator Feltes is now in his third term representing Concord, Hopkinton, Henniker, and […]
Section 4, Enforcement and Penalties needs review
I am writing to express my gratitude for the overwhelming support for the town warrant article amending the Noise Ordinance. This is a big win for Andover residents! I wish to give a big thank you to moderator, Jon Mishcon who handled the discussions with such clarity and respect. Moving forward, I would also like […]
To the residents of Andover, Jon Mishcon served for the last three years as town moderator. The moderator’s job is not an easy one. He has to run an efficient town meeting according to parliamentary rules and New Hampshire State RSAs. The business of the town must be moved forward in an orderly way, allowing […]