Andover Post Office Receives Gratitude For Service

By Janet Moore

This is a grand shout-out to the town’s postal employees. All of you have gone above and beyond the call of duty in processing the holiday mail. From receiving and redirecting packages to delivering them at all odd hours, we thank you. For delivering holiday cards and regular mail on a steady basis through rain, […]

Absentee Ballot System Works; Extended Use Should Continue

By Judith Ackerson

As a volunteer election worker, I am upset that some New Hampshire legislators are pushing to limit absentee ballots in our state.  I can vouch for the integrity of the process as one who has been intimately involved as a volunteer for years with elections, including the most recent November election.     I am offended […]

Mario Ratzki Thanks Voters and Volunteers for Their Support

By Mario Ratzki

I want to thank all the volunteers who worked at the polls, ensuring a smooth and safe election. I also thank all the voters who participated in this grand exercise that is our American democracy. I did not win my election for County Commissioner but garnered 10,000-plus votes. I have congratulated my opponent, the Honorable […]

Ken Wells Offers Congratulations and Gratitude

By Ken Wells

I offer my congratulations to Louise Andrus for winning a seat in the New Hampshire House of Representatives for the 2021- 2022 term. I wish Louise the best of luck in her new roles: representing the best interests of the people of Andover, Danbury, and Salisbury before the General Court and before the House Committee […]

Natalie Wells Thanks Voters For Their Support

By Natalie Wells

Thank you to everyone who supported me in this recent election by prayers, poll standing, financial support, and your vote.  It was so great to get out and meet many of you and hear your concerns. If any of you are interested in being a part of a small Republican group, known as the Andover-Danbury-Salisbury […]

Louise Andrus Thanks Supporters for Their Confidence

By Louise Andrus

On December 2, 2020 I take the oath of office for State Representative for District 1 (Andover, Danbury, Salisbury). Thank you for your vote and your faith and confidence in me.  I am looking forward to representing you in the Legislature.     Am very excited to start the new journey. If you wish to […]

Pat Cutter was One of the Andover Community’s Greats

By Stephanie Hurlbutt

On the morning of November 16, our community lost one of the greats! Pat Cutter, an unforgettable member of our Andover Historical Society, passed away peacefully at her home with her family and personal caretaker at her side. Pat wore many hats within our community. Many of you knew her. She was a huge part […]

Candidate is Widely Admired for Non-Partisan Approach

By George Packard

Faith Minton of Warner is our choice for Representative to the New Hampshire House, District 25. We have known Faith and her family for nearly 40 years, and during that time she has been increasingly active locally and regionally to help people in our greater Warner community. She is widely admired for her non-partisan approach […]

By Definition, the Word Democracy is Not Exclusive to any One Party

By Louise Andrus Candidate for State Representative -- Merrimack 1

In most ads I read in last month’s Beacon placed by the Democrats, they used the word “democracy” frequently.  It felt like they were saying they were the only voters interested in democracy. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines, in one case, that  democracy is: a government by the people especially rule of the majority. The word […]

Faith Minton’s Son Speaks Out for his Mother’s Candidacy

By Jared Minton

The Granite State’s own Robert Frost once said, “There never was any heart truly great and generous, that was not also tender and compassionate.” There is a woman running for the District 25 House seat named Faith Minton who perfectly exemplifies this quote. She’s demonstrated it throughout her work within this community as well as […]

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