Rest of the Town Report: Andover Service Club

The Andover Service Club (ASC), an organization consisting of dedicated ladies from Andover, East Andover, Wilmot, Danbury, New Hampton, Canterbury, New London, Franklin, Hill, and Springfield, meets the second Wednesday of the month. These ladies are volunteers who believe in service to the community. Meetings consist of business reports, a special program, and refreshments. Fundraising […]

Rest of the Town Report: Andover Lions Club

Formed in November of 1954, the mission of the organization is to provide assistance to people in need, specifically those who are visually or hearing impaired. We sponsor projects that benefit the community and improve the lives of those citizens in need in Andover, Danbury, Salisbury, and Wilmot. Eye care and hearing aids have been provided […]

Rest of the Town Report: Andover Historical Society

2014’s calendar is entitled “Potter Place Then and Now,” with new and archival photographs of the village that grew up around the railroad station, now the Andover Historical Society’s museum. Copies are still available. Folks at the August Old Time Fair enjoyed magician Andrew Pinard, the Ragged Mountain Band, and traditional events: flea market, auction, […]

Rest of the Town Report: Andover Energy Group

The Andover Energy Group has two major goals: to identify ways to reduce the Town’s energy bills; and to find and publicize ways to help group members and local residents reduce home energy costs via alternative energy technologies and energy-saving measures. In 2013 we: Held three public workshops on residential geothermal energy systems, financing options […]

Rest of the Town Report: Andover After School Program

We provide a safe, friendly environment for elementary school children with an emphasis on friendship and fun! The Andover After School Program (AASP) was established in 1994 and was later joined by the Andover Five Alive Program (AFAP), both New Hampshire State Licensed programs. The AASP is fully operational and is open to all Andover […]

Not all VNAs are the Same

Patients can choose which VNA to use

LSRVNA press release

Did you know… Not all VNAs are the same, and we’re not all part of the same agency! It’s true, many people think that there’s “One Big VNA” and that we’re all part of that larger agency, like the United Way or the Community Action Programs. In reality, there are several VNAs in our region, […]

Health Insurance Enrollment Fair at Franklin Hospital

February 22, 10 AM to 2 PM

Press release

On Saturday, February 22, from 10 AM to 2 PM, certified counselors will be at Franklin Regional Hospital in the Main Lobby to assist the public in signing up for insurance in the Health Insurance Marketplace. Individuals should bring their social security number, employer name, and income levels for entire household (information is on a […]

Franklin Animal Shelter Pet of the Month: Boo Boo

She could lose a few pounds

Press release
Franklin Animal Shelter Pet of the Month: Boo Boo

This big girl is Boo Boo! Boo Boo is a lovely domestic, short hair, grey tiger cat. She is about eight years old, and she is spayed, litter box trained, and current on all her vaccinations. Boo Boo can be a bit reserved at first but seems to warm up to people once she feels […]

Grange Plans White Sale for March’s Winter Market

Buy a St Patrick's Day meal, too

Press release

In order to clear out stock to make way for Spring inventory, various craft vendors at the Winter Farmers’ Market are having their first-ever End of Winter “White Sale.” Some of the items on special are: Sally’s Choice Jewelry is offering 20% off dragonfly and seahorse pendants, and Newfound Farm’s tunics are 50% off. This […]

February Winter Market Celebrates Valentine’s Day

Next market: March 1, in Danbury

Press release
February Winter Market Celebrates Valentine’s Day

The groundhog may have decided to sleep in, but folks were out enjoying the warming weather and the specials vendors had to mark the midwinter and Valentine’s Day. Celebrating its seventh season, the Blazing Star Grange’s indoor winter market grew out of a need to supplement summer markets at a time when gardens are bare […]