Founder Alex Bernhard Retires from the FNRT Board

He reflects on 20 years of leadership

By Peter Southworth
Founder Alex Bernhard Retires from the FNRT Board

Alex Bernhard, a founder of the Friends of the Northern Rail Trail (FNRT) in Merrimack County, is stepping down from the FNRT Board of Directors this year. In honor of his work and contributions to the Trail, we talked with him and share his reflections here. This interview was edited for clarity. 1. What started […]

“Coffee with the Chief” Introduces Andover’s New Town Administrator

Thursday, November 7, at 10:15 AM

Press release

Don Sieburg, recently hired as Andover’s Town Administrator, will join interested residents  for an informal coffee and conversation hour at The Andover Community Hub, on Thursday, November 7, at 10:15 AM, as part of the Coffee with the Chief series.  This is an opportunity for Administrator Sieburg to introduce himself to local residents, as well […]

Aging in Place: Adapting your Home to your Changing Needs

November 20, at 11 AM, at The Andover Community Hub

Press release

Most of us want to be able “to age in place” as we get older and to continue to be as independent as possible. Suggestions for the steps one can take to “age-proof” one’s home, to make it safer and to adapt it to the changing needs that come with age, will be offered in a […]

FNRT Members Gathered for Congratulatory Potluck

New logo unveiling became one highlight of the evening

Press release

On the evening of September 18, the Friends of the Northern Rail Trail’s (FNRT) Board of Directors and special guests attended FNRT’s Fourteenth Self-congratulatory Potluck Supper in the lovely Andover Barn at Highland Lake Inn. One of the evening’s highlights was the unveiling of FNRT’s new logo.  This logo project was led from start to […]

Fish and Game Holds Annual Turkey Raffle

Friday, November 22, at 7 PM

Press release

Andover Fish and Game Club’s Annual Turkey Raffle will be held at the Clubhouse on Channel Road in East Andover on Friday, November 22, at 7 PM. There will be deer pool tickets available. In addition, a free door prize will be given and the popular 50/50 tickets and Cavalry O/U 20-gauge shotgun raffle will […]

ASC’s Military Holiday Card Challenge Begins

Drop off cards by November 15

Press release

Franklin Savings Bank (FSB) is collecting cards again this year for the Military Holiday Card Challenge, and the Andover Service Club is participating. Created in 2003 by New Hampshire resident Dr. Laura Landerman-Garber, the nonprofit corporation Holiday Cards for our Military Challenge aims to collect and deliver personalized signed cards showing care and respect to […]

Andover Service Club’s Fall Speaker Series Continues 

Public invited free of charge

By Nancie Jacobson

ANDOVER — The Andover Service Club (ASC) invites the public to a presentation on Wednesday, October 9, at 10 AM, by ASC member Kristal Laroche, who will be speaking about her service in the US Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69). She’ll be discussing facts about the ship and give an […]

Researching Your Family Tree at The Hub Deck

Press release

ANDOVER — Got the genealogy bug? Curious about the generations who came before you on your family tree? This workshop will give you the tools you’ll need to get started in learning more about your family and its history.   An initial session will be held on Tuesday, October 15, at The Andover Community Hub, 6 […]

BeaconFest Holds Second Year of Music, Food, and Magic

Rained on, but not rained out!

By Ty Morris
BeaconFest Holds Second Year of Music, Food, and Magic

ANDOVER — The second annual Beaconfest, despite the rain, was a lot of fun! Had there been a rain date set, event organizers probably wouldn’t have rescheduled, as the forecast for the day was favorable, even as it was raining! The vendor turnout was greater than before, including sweets and treats, fresh baked bread, and […]

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