Homeowner Gives Context for Controversial Political Sign

By Carmelita Moe

ANDOVER – This letter concerns the editorial written by Kim Baer and published in the August Beacon. The signs on Franklin Highway have nothing to do with hate and/or violence, but for an understanding of the reproductive policies of the GOP and Louise Andrus, which are injurious to the physical, mental, and spiritual health of […]

Constituent Makes Case to Re-elect Deborah Aylward

By Debi Langlais

Please vote to re-elect Incumbent, Deborah Aylward as State Representative. Why? Because I’ve seen her in action, and have no doubts about her abilities to properly serve her constituents in the State House. She is readily accessible and highly responsive, which are character traits we demand of our representatives. She possesses the strength and fortitude […]

In Defense of Local, Committed Art

By Nathan French

ANDOVER – In response to Kim Baer’s recent opinion piece in the last edition of The Andover Beacon, I’d like to mention the importance of context. She claims a sign on Route 11 “…appears to call for the killing and dismembering of State Representative Andrus” when it advocates no such actions. The sign – the […]

Candidate Clarifies Number of Votes Allowed on September Ballot

By Deborah Aylward

There has been flawed messaging that Candidate Deborah Aylward is Candidate Louise Andrus’s opponent and that voters should only vote for  Andrus — even though two candidates will be elected for this two-seat district representing Andover, Danbury, Hill, Salisbury, and Webster. Voters need to know that I am not running against Andrus, I am running […]

When Doing the Right Thing Counts; Constituent praises candidate

By Barbie Antonides

I know Candidate Deborah Aylward (R) to be a tireless champion of what is “right.” Locally, she has spent innumerable hours gathering facts to present to voters for informed decision-making; has “righted” quite a few “wrongs” with local government; and requested action by state agencies which benefited the citizenry. Deborah is gracious and kind and […]

Deborah Aylward’s View from Concord — September

By Deborah Aylward

I’m hoping that registered but chronic non-voters realize that the 2024 elections are about “something that is more important than oneself.” It is a form of giving back to our great communities and the nation. It’s not about what your elected representatives can do for you, but  what you can do for your hard-working representatives. […]

Louise Andrus’s View from Concord — September

By Louise Andrus

September 10 will be the New Hampshire Primary. I am encouraging everyone to vote. It is a privilege to vote and is crucial that each one of us be a part of the election process in New Hampshire. On July 19, 2024, Governor Sununu signed a bill which I was the prime sponsor, HB 1205, […]

Citizen Raises Concerns about Project 2025 and ASVAB Exam

By Kent Hackmann

I am 86, a vet, and I write to alert you about one item in Project 2025, Trump’s agenda for his presidency. Project 2025 wants to increase the Army force structure by 50,000 (p. 108). To do that, Project 2025 has three recommendations (p. 103).  One, requiring students in public high schools that get federal […]

Wilmot Citizen Objects to Select Board’s Decision on Electric Supplier

By Chris Wells

I write to register my strong objection to the Wilmot Select Board’s vote on June 12, 2024 to approve a resolution “to commit the Town of Wilmot to join Merrimack County Community Power to provide default supply service on an opt-out basis to retail electricity customers within the Town of Wilmot’s boundaries.”  The effect of […]

Hub Board Extends Gratitude for Successful Fundraising Event

By Susan Chase

ANDOVER-On behalf of the Board of The Andover Community Hub, our gratitude goes out to those who made The Hub’s recent “Rock, Blues ‘n’ BBQ” event a rousing success: Gail and Pecco Beaufays, owners of The Andover Barn; Ty Morris, chef extraordinaire; and the local business sponsors who helped underwrite the costs of this fundraising […]