New cards and artisan gifts priced from $1
By Nancie Jacobson
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 […]
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 […]
By Rich Gross
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Many items, old and new, are available for gifts
By Nancie Jacobson
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! […]
By Lindsey Schust