The Andover Energy Group has two major goals: to identify ways to reduce the Town’s energy bills; and to find and publicize ways to help group members and local residents reduce home energy costs via alternative energy technologies and energy-saving measures. In 2013 we: Held three public workshops on residential geothermal energy systems, financing options […]
We provide a safe, friendly environment for elementary school children with an emphasis on friendship and fun! The Andover After School Program (AASP) was established in 1994 and was later joined by the Andover Five Alive Program (AFAP), both New Hampshire State Licensed programs. The AASP is fully operational and is open to all Andover […]
Buy a St Patrick's Day meal, too
In order to clear out stock to make way for Spring inventory, various craft vendors at the Winter Farmers’ Market are having their first-ever End of Winter “White Sale.” Some of the items on special are: Sally’s Choice Jewelry is offering 20% off dragonfly and seahorse pendants, and Newfound Farm’s tunics are 50% off. This […]
Next market: March 1, in Danbury
The groundhog may have decided to sleep in, but folks were out enjoying the warming weather and the specials vendors had to mark the midwinter and Valentine’s Day. Celebrating its seventh season, the Blazing Star Grange’s indoor winter market grew out of a need to supplement summer markets at a time when gardens are bare […]
Applications due by May 2
The Andover Service Club is pleased to announce that the application process for the 2014 Scholarship awards has begun. Scholarship applications are available at the Andover Elementary/Middle School, Proctor Academy, Merrimack Valley High School, and the Andover Service Club Thrift Shop. They may also be downloaded from The Andover Beacon’s Web site at AndoverBeacon.com/ASC-Scholarship. Awards […]
The annual Town Report includes reports from all the Town committees, boards, commissions, and other entities that form our local government. It also includes reports from some agencies and organizations that serve our community. To round out this annual update, the Beacon asked over 20 other organizations that serve our community for a short report on their […]
It's time to involve more young adults
The Andover Food Pantry, sponsored by the Andover Lions Club and The Andover Beacon, continues to serve many folks in need and is a valuable resource in the community. We, as well as those who depend upon it, appreciate the support. The need never lessens, and it is our goal to continue to meet that […]
How should it be run?
Myths and gossip abound about the Andover Food Pantry and how it is run; so many, in fact, that the Andover Lion’s Club has formed a committee to consider the future of the Andover Food Pantry and to gather information about problems that might exist and to come up with solutions. The Andover Food Pantry […]
... while looking forward to 2014!
The year 2013 has ended, and the Andover Service Club (ASC) is now looking forward to 2014. The following is ASC in review, highlighting some of the activities for each month of 2013. January: A grant application was sent to Franklin Savings Bank for the benefit of the ASC Merit Scholarship Fund. It was rejected […]
Just in time for Valentine's Day
Mark your calendar for a great shopping experience on Saturday, February 1, at the Blazing Star Grange Hall in Danbury from 9 AM to 1PM. The vendors at the Danbury Winter Market are “all heart” – they understand that finding the right Valentine’s Day gift for your special person takes thought. So they’re doing their […]