At its June meeting, The Andover Community Hub Board of Directors elected four new members and then welcomed their participation in the meeting itself, held at The Hub at 157 Main Street. The new members are: Tom Brown, who moved to Andover in 1998, and is now the information-technology manager at Duncraft Wild Bird Superstore […]
How to use the Andover gravestone search app
Looking for the location of a certain Andover resident’s gravesite, or researching the birth and/or death date of a relative from Andover? There is now a searchable app located on the Cemetery Trustees’ town website for Andover Cemeteries. Go to the Andover town website: Andover-nh.gov. Click on Boards & Committees and select Andover Cemetery Trustees; […]
Saturdays 9-12, July 15 and 24, and August 12
On June 3, six hearty souls braving the drizzle and the cool temperatures gathered behind the church to begin cleaning up the gravestones. Work in this cemetery is going to take several Saturday mornings, 9 to 12, on July 15, July 24, and August 12, under the direction of Lance Ford and Susan Huntoon, Cilleyville […]
Tips for writing for our community newspaper
The Beacon is excited about expanding our coverage, from all things Andover to news from our neighboring towns, as well. To do that, we welcome more excellent writers to submit articles. We are always looking for stories of local interest, newsworthy items about events or local activities, coverage of people and places in our neighborhood, […]
Recipients awarded total of $6,000 for college
The Andover Service Club has just completed its Scholarship Program for the 2023-24 academic year. We are delighted to announce that a total of $6,000 was awarded to three 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 on […]
Class limit of 15; register by July 8
Another opportunity for CPR and First Aid training will be held on Saturday, July 15, 1-4 PM, at The Andover Community Hub. The instructor will be Kelly Griffin-Brown, Proctor Academy’s head athletic trainer and anatomy and physiology teacher. The class is limited to 15, with a registration deadline of July 8. The $35 fee covers […]
Fundraising continues for EAVP roof
It is hard to believe we are halfway through the year! First of all, thank you to everyone who has donated clothes to the clothing shed. We are helping out so many families in need. Last year, the town donated over 22,000 pounds of clothing for people all around the world. We hope to beat […]
Sunday, June 11, from 1 to 3 PM
The Andover Historical Society will hold an Open House at the one-room schoolhouse on Sunday, June 11, from 1 to 3 PM. Visitors will find this historical gem on Tucker Mountain Road, two miles up from the Highland Lake Inn. Built in 1837 for $100, the school provided education for grades one through eight for […]
Fresh veggies, plants, meats and poultry, other
The Salisbury Farmers Market will open Monday, June 26, from 3 until 6 PM. We will be at the Town Hall on Route 4 every Monday afternoon until September 25, with the exception of Labor Day. This year we will have soaps, jam and jellies, baked goods, catered dishes, outdoor plants, woven items , eggs, […]
Draft Minutes of FNRT Board of Directors Meeting (held via Zoom) April 19, 2023, 5 PM Spring’s Abloom: A Plethora of Plans and Projects Board Attendees: Alex Bernhard, Amy Chan, Barbara Couturier, George Heaton, Lindy Heim, Cody Hussey, Myra Mayman, Ricker Miller, Don Moyer, Joe Olimpio, Tom Rousseau, Peter Southworth. Committee Members: Craig Heim (Administration); […]