This is just a partial listing!
Press release
ANDOVER — There’s too much going on at The Andover Community Hub to list it all, but here’s a taste of things continuing or coming up in June. For information on any of these, email theandoverhub@nullgmail.com, or leave a message at 603 735-5509. Maj Jongg has begun again on a weekly drop-in basis on Tuesday […]
Every fourth Tuesday at noon; call for reservation
Press release

ANDOVER — Senior lunches are held at The Andover Community Hub on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 12 PM, year-round. Any area resident aged 60 and over who would like to attend the next lunch on June 24 is welcome to call The Hub at 603 735-5509, by June 16, to make a reservation; […]
Sunday, July 27, 4–6 PM, Highland Lake Inn Barn
Press release
ANDOVER — Coming to a barn near you! The Andover Community Hub’s 2025 Rock ‘n’ Tacos annual music and food event will be held on Sunday, July 27, 4 to 6 PM, at the Highland Lake Inn’s Andover Barn. Celebrating all things local, the event will feature Andover’s own Nick’s Other Band, a great, high-energy […]
Friday, June 30, Highland Lake Grange Hall
Press release

ANDOVER — The Decatur Creek Band will return to the Andover Community Coffeehouse on Friday, June 20. The Coffeehouse is held at the Highland Lake Grange Hall in East Andover, and this month’s featured band is made up of Doug Farrell, Jack Henry, and Beth Eldridge, all accomplished New Hampshire-based musicians and singer/songwriters. Music will […]
Red doors; next step, new windows!
Press release
ANDOVER — Like many of you, we are saddened by the decision to end distribution of The Beacon. As Christians, we understand life brings us “from glory to glory” and there are seasons for just about everything under the sun (see Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, also sung by The Byrds). Still, we will miss our monthly connection […]
Children do the honors of placing crown on statues
By Susan Fleury

ANDOVER — This past Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Andover celebrated the day with the crowning of our Church Mother, Mary. The children of our church crowned both the inside and outside statues of Mary. Event Notice: Come to the This N That Sale (formerly Rummage Sale) on this Saturday, […]
Economic factors force decision to shut down
By Board of Directors
ANDOVER — Dear Beacon Community, It is with heavy hearts that we write to inform you that The Beacon will cease publication, effective June 2025. This is our last issue. This decision did not come easily. For more than two decades, our team has worked tirelessly to keep the presses running, the stories flowing, and […]
Newcomers will receive gift bag of useful items
Press release
ANDOVER — The Andover Service Club is thrilled to announce the revitalization of the Welcome to Andover Committee. Its goal is to welcome new Andover neighbors who have recently moved to our beloved community! The Andover Service Club will reach out to welcome newly arrived households with a gift bag full of fun and useful […]
Sunday, June 8, 1 PM to 3 PM
By Donna Baker-Hartwell

ANDOVER — The Andover Historical Society announces that the Tucker Mountain one-room school will re-open on Sunday, June 8, from 1 PM to 3 PM. A collection of books, inkwells, pens, and other early education (1800s) artifacts will be on display. The school will be open on the second Sunday of each month through October. […]
By Nancie Jacobson