Legislature hard at work, despite snow cancellations
The House has settled after the dramatic upheaval of a few weeks ago when Shawn Jasper became Speaker instead of Bill O’Brien. While there are still some lingering bad feelings among the two Republican factions, committee chairs and vice chairs appointed by Speaker Jasper have been busy scheduling hearings, and a sense of normality seems […]
We would like to thank the Andover Fire Department for assistance on the night of January 31. Responding quickly to our needs were Peter Smith, Jacob Johnson, Chief Rene Lefebvre, Ben Seaver, and Scott Davis. Most sincerely, Ed and Doreen Barkowski
Introduces four-year term for governor again
We had our first House session of 2015 on January 7. Concealed weapons were again allowed anywhere in the State House, reversing the previous House stand. A new rule requiring the support of 20 members instead of 10 to ask for a roll call was tabled 343 to 36. Representative Bill O’Brien’s attempt to have […]
The sign in front of the Town Hall was given to the Town by the Andover Lions Club for the purpose of notices concerning budget hearings, school notices, town meetings, voting, and other not-for-profit organizations’ events. The letters are printed on plastic squares which slide in between plastic grooved tracks screwed onto the background. The […]
Anyone else interested?
For many years I have wished that there could be an ice skating rink maintained on the channel of Highland Lake. I am wondering how to go about creating it. Are there others who would support this and who would volunteer to help? Perhaps the fire department would be willing to flood it once a week […]
Andover helps a stranger in trouble
My name is Nicholas Drew, and I am writing as a thank-you to the kind people of Andover and Franklin for the help they gave me on Wednesday, December 10. I was driving through Andover on Plains Road during the rain, snow, and sleet and lost control of my truck. Some very nice people who […]
Many details impact costs and benefits
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels produce DC electricity when sunlight strikes a chemically-coated silicone cell. The amount of power produced fluctuates with the intensity of the sun. The DC current moves though wires to an inverter, where it is converted into AC current, the type of electricity that runs our households and businesses. A solar PV […]
It may seem a lifetime ago, but the 2014 election was just over a month ago. I want to thank all who participated, and especially those who voted to re-elect me to represent our three beautiful towns of Andover, Salisbury, and Danbury. My buddy, David Karrick, also got the nod, as did Senator Andrew Hosmer […]
AE/MS' wonderful observance of Veterans Day
The Andover Elementary/Middle School recently presented a wonderful observance of Veterans Day. It was exciting and moving to see the students so interested in the history and struggles of our country’s wars. The students treated the program and the veterans in attendance with respect and reverence. Teachers, staff, and students did an outstanding job in […]
There's a lot to like about the Beacon
Polite letters to the editor! A whole lot of pages, every issue! High-quality paper and large type! Absence of political rants and raves! Spelling and grammer correct, mostly! You only have to read it once a month! The “Beacon Members Win!” giveaways! You get it free – whether you want it or not! Lots of […]