Andover Thrift and Gift Shop Offers Valentine’s Day Gifts Galore

New cards and artisan gifts priced from $1

By Nancie Jacobson
Andover Thrift and Gift Shop Offers Valentine’s Day Gifts Galore

Need something for the special people in your life this Valentine’s Day? The Andover Thrift and Gift Shop has you covered, with a wide variety of new cards and artisan gifts priced from just $1. Veteran-owned For the Love of Crafts offers a selection of items including imprinted baby onesies, t-shirts, and adult sweatshirts; “love […]

Potter Place Railroad Station Outlines 2022 Successes

LCHIP grant, new roof, repaired train order signal

By Fred Nystrom and Susan Schnare

Much happened at the Potter Place Railroad Station during 2022. The LCHIP grant matched by more than 50% donations made it possible to fix the slate roof. Our roofer John Green did a great job. He will continue to work with us on some carpentry and the gutters next spring. The Semaphore, or Train Order […]

Photography Workshop Teaches Participants to Use iPhone Camera

Workshop given by Cindy Benson at the Hub

By Susan Chase

Photographers are learning that it’s not always necessary to carry a separate camera in order to get great photos; often one’s smartphone may do just as well.  On Saturday, February 25, from 10 to 11:30 AM, Andover photographer Cindy Benson will share what she’s learned about taking award-winning photographs using her iPhone. The workshop will […]

Community Kitchen Installation in the Works at the Hub

Expected completion date is early fall 2023

By Larry Chase

With nearly $120,000 in contributions, grants, and pledges already received, the Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Andover Community Hub is about to begin installing an approximately 400-square-foot community kitchen in Andover’s old town hall at 157 Main St. in Andover Village. Expected to cost about $35,000, the kitchen will contain all the usual kitchen […]

AARP Offers Tax Preparation Assistance at the Hub

Wednesdays, February 1 to April 12

By Susan Chase

AARP (formerly the American Association of Retired Persons) is again offering free income-tax preparation assistance, along with free electronic filing, to residents of the Andover area, with a special focus on taxpayers who are 50 or older or who have low to moderate income. IRS-trained volunteers will be available at the Andover Community Hub on […]

Friends of the Northern Rail Trail Minutes – December 21, 2022

Board Attendees:  Alex Bernhard, George Heaton, Lindy Heim, Cody Hussey, Charles Martin, Myra Mayman, Ricker Miller, Don Moyer, Joe Olimpio, Tom Rousseau, Peter Southworth Committee Members:  Craig Heim (Administration);  Patrice Rasche (Promotion) Business Matters Treasurer’s  Report: Treasurer Tom Rousseau reported on a great deal of activity in December, as well as a first look at […]

Friends of the Northern Rail Trail Minutes – November 16, 2022

Board Attendees:  Alex Bernhard, Amy Chan, Barbara Couturier, Steve Darling, George Heaton, Lindy Heim, Charles Martin, Myra Mayman, Ricker Miller, Don Moyer, Myra Mayman, Joe Olimpio, Tom Rousseau, Peter Southworth Committee Members:  Craig Heim (Administration);  Patrice Rasche (Promotion); Welcome Guest:  Chris Norris Business Matters Treasurer’s  Report:  Treasurer Tom Rousseau’s report used spreadsheets to good effect […]

Andover Thrift and Gift Shop Thanks Everyone for Their Support

Many items, old and new, are available for gifts

By Nancie Jacobson
Andover Thrift and Gift Shop Thanks Everyone for Their Support

Thank you for supporting the non-profit Andover Thrift and Gift Shop. If you’ve shopped at The Andover Thrift and Gift Shop, have donated or consigned clothing and accessories, or are one of our truly valued shop volunteers, the Andover Thrift and Gift Shop Committee and the Andover Service Club would like to say Thank You! […]

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