The Andover Service Club (ASC), an organization consisting of dedicated ladies from Andover, East Andover, Wilmot, Danbury, New Hampton, Canterbury, New London, Franklin, Hill, and Springfield, meets the second Wednesday of the month. These ladies are volunteers who believe in service to the community. Meetings consist of business reports, a special program, and refreshments. Fundraising […]
Formed in November of 1954, the mission of the organization is to provide assistance to people in need, specifically those who are visually or hearing impaired. We sponsor projects that benefit the community and improve the lives of those citizens in need in Andover, Danbury, Salisbury, and Wilmot. Eye care and hearing aids have been provided […]
2014’s calendar is entitled “Potter Place Then and Now,” with new and archival photographs of the village that grew up around the railroad station, now the Andover Historical Society’s museum. Copies are still available. Folks at the August Old Time Fair enjoyed magician Andrew Pinard, the Ragged Mountain Band, and traditional events: flea market, auction, […]
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 […]