New Hampshire Republican Platform Moves Towards Libertarian Ideology

By Mary Anne Broshek

We have  a Republican Governor and Republican majorities in the New Hampshire Senate, House and Executive Council. The current Republicans in control of the state are nothing like the Republicans you voted for 20 or 30 years ago.  Their platform has moved towards a Libertarian ideology. Two of Andover’s candidates – Louise Andrus and Alvin […]

Louise Andrus’s View from Concord – October 2022

Please take the time to vote on November 8

By Louise Andrus

Have you ever thought about what it would be like if our “right to vote” was ever taken away from us?  Could that realistically ever happen?  I am not saying it would ever happen.  Rather the question is something to think about.  To me, voting is one of the most important rights of an American […]

Legislative Successes Indicative of Candidates’ Experience

By Deborah Aylward

As a voter (and candidate), I’d like to see other candidates disclose their independent legislative accomplishments, if any, which in my view, are an indicator of being the most qualified to fill the positions sought.  Of Districts 5 and 26 State House candidates, to my knowledge, only Alvin See and I have had bills sponsored […]

Louise Andrus’ View from Concord

By Louise Andrus

Thank you to every voter in Andover, Danbury, Hill, Salisbury, Webster for your votes in the Primary on September 13.  I do not take your votes for granted.   And now we are gearing up for the November 8 General Election.  Many candidates on the ballot are knocking on doors, making phone calls, and mailing flyers […]

Reader Highlights Positive News Related to Legislative Actions 

By Mary Anne Broshek

Sometimes good things don’t get the exposure they need.  Here are some things to feel good about. Infrastructure and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, brought $1.2 billion into New Hampshire for road and bridge repair, expanded broadband, clean drinking water, protection from wildfires and cyberattacks, public transportation and airport improvement, charging stations, […]

Louise Andrus’ View From Concord, August 2022

By Louise Andrus

What is the Bill of Rights? It is the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution.  These amendments guarantee us freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, freedom of religion, and much more.  The United States Constitution and the New Hampshire Constitution are very important to every person. Have you read these two […]

Louise Andrus’s View From Concord August 2022

By Louise Andrus

It is with pleasure that I would like to congratulate some of the students I have learned about from Andover, Danbury, and Salisbury on their college achievements. Kaitlyn Abele of Danbury graduated from the University of New Hampshire. She earned a BSET degree in Mechanical Engineering Tech.  Madalyn Pfeifer of Andover graduated with a Doctor […]

Natalie Wells’ View From Concord, June 2022

By Natalie Wells

As this House Session comes to an end, I want to thank all the constituents of Andover, Danbury, Salisbury, Warner, and Webster for putting your trust in me as your State Representative these past two years and in 2016-2018. I say this now as my District will be changing to Warner, Bradford, and Henniker. I’m […]

Louise Andrus’ View from Concord, June 2022

By Louise Andrus

Congratulations to all graduates of 2022.  The future is yours.  Don’t ever let anyone steal your dreams. Happy Fourth of July.  It is exciting that Andover will be holding the celebration again this year.  I have missed it and look forward to the people and the parade. Redistricting:  The House and Senate passed HB 50, […]

Workforce Housing Shortage Threatens Andover’s Future

Andover Planning Board to address this issue

By Ken Wells

There is a housing shortage that threatens Andover’s long-term viability as a prosperous community. A couple of months ago I attended a meeting of Lakes Region business leaders. At that meeting I heard several executives complaining that their large companies were unsuccessful in hiring the local workers they really need, even though their companies had […]

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