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The Beacon (formerly The Andover Beacon) is growing again, aiming to expand its circulation to serve more of the Kearsarge, Ragged, and Sunapee area. You are cordially invited to become a subscription member to start seeing news from the surrounding areas. We print eleven issues each year. We welcome submissions about local events, press releases, […]
Will address issues and answer questions
A cell phone service workshop, provided by US Cellular, will be held at The Andover Community Hub on Wednesday, March 20, from 6 to 8 PM. Local cell phone specialists will be on hand to provide assistance with any cell phone-related issues, troubles with apps or questions about cell service in general. The workshop is […]
March 21, 7 PM, Hub; Q and A
The Andover Democratic Committee will host journalist and former NH Senator Jeanne Dietsch on Thursday, March 21, at 7 PM at The Andover Community Hub. Senator Dietsch is a mother of two and former tech entrepreneur. In 2018, after selling her last company, she made a surprise win in a difficult NH Senate District, serving […]
Friday, March 15, at the Highland Lake Grange Hall
The featured performers at the Andover Community Coffeehouse on Friday, March 15, will be the recently formed musical duo “93 North,” featuring two Proctor Academy faculty members with long and varied music and theater backgrounds. The concert will be held in its usual space at the Highland Lake Grange Hall in East Andover, where music will begin […]
Ausbon Sargent is happy to share that a conservation easement has been finalized on a 5.12-acre property in Andover, with frontage on the Northern Rail Trail, Route 11 and Sucker Brook. The McDonough property, owned by the Town of Andover, lies between two of Ausbon Sargent’s existing easements. Nestled between the 54.25-acre Roger Hersey easement […]
Help by completing the survey
Every three years, New London Hospital Association (NLHA) conducts a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to better understand the needs our community is most concerned about and the conditions impacting the health and well-being of our region’s residents. The CHNA helps inform hospital services and community health initiatives and is also used by community organizations […]
White Water Park is central to Franklin's revitalization
The newly finished whitewater course is the centerpiece of the revitalization efforts in Franklin. It culminates in a human-made wave feature at Mill City Park, in view of the historic trestle over the Winnipesaukee River. Why is the whitewater so important to Franklin if the majority of Franklin residents never dip a paddle in the […]
January 10, 2024
Condensed from official minutes. Present: Tina Cotton, Jerry Hersey, Sooze Hodgson, Nancy Robart, Jesse Schust, Nancy Teach (via Zoom), Lee Wells Correspondence. Voicemail from Cara Trott. Jesse received copy of the large-scale survey of Town property adjacent to Sirard property (Bradley Lake Road property.) The survey shows the detail of the encroachment. ASLPT 1/8/24 Outreach […]
Artwork, Easter décor, and items for home and garden
Shoppers have a delightful selection of gifts available at The Andover Thrift & Gift Shop, with the addition of three new in-house artisans. Artist Susan Monty has an inspiring collection of original art and prints available for purchase. Susan’s work “celebrates animals and nature in art,” evident in her choice of subject matter, which ranges […]