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 […]
Every child in the country should have this experience
My name is Bill Converse and I am a World War II veteran. I had the honor of being invited to the Andover Elementary Middle School Veteran’s Day Celebration. It was very impressive, but I think it was more impressive for the children than it was for me. I want to thank you for the […]
Woven into the negative inflammatory critiques of the present Republican political candidates, we hear the dull drumbeat of the “do-nothing Congress.” The more one hears this type of allegation without rebuttal, the more one is likely to believe them. Are the present representatives and senators responsible for the gridlock? Bills originate in the House of […]
County Administrator Bateson retires
Much has happened during these last few months. You will be very pleased to know that Merrimack County has recently received the highest rating possible for our Tax Anticipation Notes – an SP1+. Our long term rating has been upgraded to AA by Standard and Poor. Due to internal reviews by our insurance company, we […]
As the current and former Mayors of Franklin, we wish to encourage the voters of Senate District 7 to support Kathy Rago in her bid to become our next State Senator. We have observed Kathy as a member of our Zoning Board, our School Board, and ultimately as a State Representative. Rep. Rago has always […]