Andover Service Club Awards Four Scholarships

Supported by the club's fundraising

By Diane Rice, Chairperson, ASC Scholarship Committee

The Andover Service Club has just completed its Scholarship Program for the 2016 academic year. We are delighted to announce that a total of $4,000 was given out to four very deserving students. To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must have a close, personal relationship to the town of Andover. The awards are made […]

Plans Afoot for a “Welcome to Andover” Effort

Community group seeks the public’s input

Press release

The Andover Community Association (ACA) is planning to launch an effort to reach out to new residents and introduce them to the Andover community. The “Welcome to Andover Gift Bag” will include, for starters, a copy of the recently published Andover Business and Resource Directory, a copy of The Andover Beacon, and the latest Andover […]

Andover Institute Sponsors a Hike Around Hopkins Pond

Lee Carvalho leads the easy walk

Press release
Andover Institute Sponsors a Hike Around Hopkins Pond

An earlier Andover Institute hike took a group around the heron rookery near Fenvale. Photo: Larry Chase An easy hike of about two miles around hidden Hopkins Pond in Andover will be led by local outdoor enthusiast Lee Carvalho beginning at 9:30 AM on Saturday, July 9. Offered to the public at no charge, the […]

July Coffeehouse Moves to the Amphitheater at AE/MS

Mo'Combo is the headline act

Press release

Moving to an outdoor amphitheater in Andover Center, the Andover Community Coffeehouse will feature the Upper Valley quartet Mo’Combo as its “Third Friday” headliner on July 15. The venue is located behind Andover Town Hall (between Hamp House and the skateboard park). The concert will begin at 6:30 PM, and food will be available for […]

Gubernatorial Candidate Jeanie Forrester Speaks at Merrimack County Republicans Meeting

June 8 in Concord

Press release

The Merrimack County Republican Committee will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 8th at 6:00 pm at The Draft Sports Bar and Grill, 67 S. Main St, Concord. Gubernatorial Candidate and Senator Jeanie Forrester will share her vision for the state of New Hampshire. Forrester earned her B.A. in political science and MBA from […]

ASLPT Events for June

Press release

Easement Monitoring Training Wednesday, June 8, 2016 2:00-5:00 pm – at the Ausbon Sargent office at 71 Pleasant Street, New London As we add to our growing list of protected properties, we need more volunteers to help us complete our annual easement monitoring.  This is a great opportunity for those looking to volunteer outside.  Join […]

Andover Congregational Church, June 2016

Fundraising for Grange Hall restoration continues

By Sandy Miller, Andover Congregational Church

Andover Congregational Church’s Plant and Bake Sale, held on May 7, was very successful. We realized over $600 from this annual event. Special thanks to Ginny Newton for heading up this event. Again, we thank John and Joyce Bourdon and Lloyd Perreault for updating the wiring in the Highland Lake Grange Hall and tending to other […]

Jessica Price is New Treasurer at Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry

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Jessica Price is New Treasurer at Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry

Jessica R. Price, AAP, of Salisbury, has been appointed to the position of Treasurer of the Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry, located at “the little brown church”, or the St. Jude’s Episcopal Church building, on Central Street in Franklin. Ms. Price began her duties on April 21, after her unanimous acceptance by the Board. As […]

New Hampshire Circle of Home and Family, May 2016

Two Andover members attend annual Spring Fling

By Judy Perreault, NHCHF
New Hampshire Circle of Home and Family, May 2016

Two members from Andover’s Halcyon Seekers chapter of the New Hampshire Circle of Home and Family (NHCHF) attended the state NHCHF Spring Fling held at Fox Forest in Hillsborough. The theme was Woodland Wonders, and members could come in a costume related to nature. Thirteen of the attendees came in costume. We had a moose, […]

Local Church Launches “Buckets and Crock Pots” Project

Partners with Franklin food pantry

Press release

The Grace and Hope Community Church (GHCC), a mission church located in Andover, has received a grant to fund a summer mission project. GHCC is extremely excited to join with the Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry (TRIFP) in Franklin, making this a joint venture for us with enormous expectations toward success. Heather Makechnie, Board President […]