First the name, and now the logo
The Beacon‘s Board of Directors has voted to update its logo. The Andover Beacon logo has featured some of our favorite hometown landmarks since 2004: a covered bridge, the Stone Chapel, Potter Place Station, Maxwell Savage, Town Hall, and East Andover Grange. For centuries, these markers have helped shape our community through the eyes of […]
Charles Martin and Chris Norris, both of New London
Congratulations are in order! Charles Martin and Chris Norris, both New London residents and long-serving members of the Friends of the Northern Rail Trail (FNRT) Board of Directors, have been honored by the FNRT Board for their outstanding service. On November 15, the two were named FNRT’s first Directors Emeriti. This new category of service […]
The Wilmot Garden Club elves outdid themselves putting together and hanging the winter holiday wreaths on the public buildings and red-bowed sprays of greenery on the signposts in our two village centers, Wilmot Flat and Wilmot Center! Thank you all who came to the town green/town offices for the workshop on Saturday, November 18. Look at all […]
Friday, December 1 from 3:30 to 8 PM
The City of Franklin and Franklin Falls Business Group are excited to announce the Third Annual Franklin Falls Holiday Stroll on Friday, December 1, 3:30–8 PM in Downtown Franklin. Many community organizations are joining together to bring this event to Franklin Falls. Please join us for this very festive event featuring the Annual Christmas Tree […]
2nd market day set for Saturday, December 9
The next Market Day will be on Saturday, December 9, 10 AM-2 PM. A final decision as to future Market Days will be made following the December 9 event, but the hope is that such market days will continue at The Hub on the second Saturday of each month through the spring. Stay tuned and […]
Friday, December 19, at 7 PM
December’s featured performer at the Andover Community Coffeehouse will be longtime New Hampshire singer-songwriter Mary Maguire, returning to the Coffeehouse after seven years. The concert will be held in its usual space at the Highland Lake Grange Hall in East Andover on Friday, December 19. Music begins at 7 PM although the doors open at […]
Completed on November 10, on time and within budget
Renovation of the William A. Bachelder Library’s ceiling was completed on November 10 by Bentwoods Contracting, on budget and on time. This much-needed project replaced the damaged, poorly-insulated and moldy ceiling tiles with high performance foam insulation and new sheetrock that showcases the library’s beautiful original beams. Thanks go to Dana Taggart and to Ken and […]
Thur. January 18, 6-7:30 PM
Residents interested in joining a study group to learn about the butterflies native to this region of New Hampshire are invited to attend monthly gatherings of the Lake Sunapee Butterfly Club to be held at The Andover Community Hub, 157 Main Street, Andover. This series will start on Thursday, January 18, 6-7:30 PM and will […]
Friday, January 19
After having been snowed out at the Andover Community Coffeehouse a year ago, Holly Furlone is returning as featured performer on January19. Holly is a New Hampshire-based, singer, songwriter, and storyteller from the Portsmouth area whose “heartfelt lyrics are brought to life by a passionate and commanding voice, tuneful acoustic guitar, and connected on-stage experience” […]