FNRT Donates to State for Purchase of Right-of-Way

Ceremony begins Friday, March 25 at 8:30 AM

Press release

Governor Sununu to accept donation from Friends of the Northern Rail Trail for Northern Rail Trail extension to Concord city line. All fans and supporters of the Northern Rail Trail are invited to attend a special ceremony at Hannah Duston Park in Boscawen to begin at 8:30 AM on Friday, March 25, celebrating the State’s […]

Earth Day Inspires Week-Long Effort to Clean Up Andover

Monday, April 18 to Sunday, April 24

By Susan Chase

During five days in April 2020, as part of Andover’s first Earth Day Roadside Clean-Up, 72 local volunteers picked up 155 bags of trash along town roadsides and walkways – and the Andover Community Hub and the Andover Conservation Commission are inviting residents to do it again this year. The official Earth Day is Friday, […]

April Brings Observance of Holy Week and Easter Events

Easter Sunday sunrise service on Maple Street

By Donna Thompson

As I write this, it is snowing outside. I’m looking forward to spring! It is just around the corner. We all can’t wait for that. On Sunday, April 10, we will be celebrating Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday marks the first day of Holy Week. It is celebrated by the blessing and distribution of palm branches. […]

Parent-Child Playgroup Hopes to Launch at the Hub This Spring

From infants to five-year-old children

By Susan Chase

Several Andover parents are hoping to launch a weekly parent/child playgroup for infants to five-year-olds, to begin this spring on Wednesday mornings at the Andover Community Hub.  Other parents with preschool kids who would enjoy some play time with other children are asked to contact Alison Holler at 505 234-5784 by phone or text, or […]

Favorite pre-pandemic event, Paint and Sip, returns to The Hub

Saturday, April 9, 5 to 7 PM, no masks required

By Susan Chase

“Paint and Sip,” a favorite pre-pandemic event at the Andover Community Hub, will return (without masks required!) on Saturday, April 9, from 5 to 7 PM.  A chance to sip a glass of wine, grab a paintbrush, and give one’s creative side free rein, “Paint and Sip” is a sociable and light-hearted evening under the […]

Andover Garden Club Plans Pruning Workshop

Business meeting on Tuesday, March 23

Press release
Andover Garden Club Plans Pruning Workshop

Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop The beginning of March marks the start of pruning season in New Hampshire, when many fruit trees and berries remain dormant. Pruning helps maintain plant vigor, creates and preserves good structure, increases flower and fruit production, improves health, enhances appearance, and manages size.  Join homeowner Mario Ratzki and member of the […]

Andover Book Club March Newsletter

It’s time for March Madness

By Lee Wells and Priscilla Poulin

Happy March, Let’s hope that this March will mark the beginning of some spring-like weather! Might we see some snowdrops before the end of the month? March is the month of Dr. Seuss’s birthday (March 2), International Women’s Day (March 8), Johnny Appleseed Day (March 11), the First Day of Spring (March 20), and a […]

Friends of the Northern Rail Trail Minutes, February 16, 2022

Condensed from draft minutes. Board Attendees:  Alex Bernhard, Amy Chan, Barbara Couturier, George Heaton, Lindy Heim, Charles Martin, Myra Mayman, Ricker Miller, Jack Shields . Committee Member:  Patrice Rasche Welcome Guest:  Gary LeBlanc, Scenic RailRiders, Concord Treasurer’s  Report:  With Treasurer Dustin Ladd absent, the Board appreciated Dustin’s Report and Balance Sheet, and, confident that all […]

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