On Friday, February 22, Proctor’s Community Program would like to hear from Andover organizations and other members of the local community about how Proctor students can help in the community. Proctor’s Community Program is enthusiastic about connecting with the community. We’d love your help in building a responsive and valuable community outreach database. Join us […]
Founded in 1848, Proctor Academy is a college-preparatory school for 360 students in grades nine through twelve. The school enrolls 270 boarding and 90 day students. Proctor is known for academic support services, innovative experiential programs, and a commitment to environmental sustainability. Proctor strives to maintain a positive leadership role within the local community. A […]
We improve, maintain, and promote the Northern Rail Trail as a four-season multi-use trail through Merrimack County. About 10 miles of the Trail go through our Town connecting West Andover, Potter Place, Andover Center, and East Andover. Activities supporting the Trail were significant and varied. Last spring, R.P. Johnson and Son repaired the information kiosk […]
January 2013 Date Ticket Amount Winner 1 234 $350 Doug Leber, Los Angeles, CA […]
KUUF meets on Sunday mornings at 11 AM in the Stone Chapel at Proctor Academy from September through June. The consulting minister is the Rev. Bill Nelson. Sunday School and child care are available. KUUF has the following purposes: to worship and create a welcoming and nurturing community to support and care for one another […]
Our Girl Scout troop is having a terrific year! We have a huge troop this year, with 23 girls participating from kindergarten to fourth grade. We are learning about cultures around the world through the World of Girls curriculum provided by the Girl Scout Council. The girls are working towards earning several badges. We have […]
2012 was good to us. First priority – Painting of the freight car. The job was finished in time for our August Old Time Fair. Next priority – The conversion of the Lull house in Potter Place into work space was assisted by a grant from the New England Grassroots Environmental Fund which allowed an […]
The Andover Energy Group (AEG) is an informal organization of local volunteers interested in learning about and implementing renewable energy sources and energy-efficiency techniques in area homes, businesses, and institutions. Formed in June 2011, we meet on the first Thursday of each month. AEG-sponsored activities in 2012 included “Button-Up” home weatherization workshops in January and […]
The Andover Service Club is pleased to announce that the application process for the 2013 scholarship awards has begun. Scholarship applications are available at the Andover Elementary/Middle School, Proctor Academy, Merrimack Valley High School, and the ASC Thrift Shop located in Andover. They may also be downloaded at AndoverBeacon.com. Awards are based on academic performance, […]
Our February meeting opened with a welcome and words from our president, Mary Ofenloch. Since it was close to Valentine’s Day, Mary read some poems on love. She also noted that we had three consecutive special days this month: Lincolns Birthday, Ash Wednesday, and Valentine’s Day. She honored one of them with the recitation of […]