Funds used to purchase electric rickshaw
AARP announced that Friends of the Northern Rail Trail — Lebanon has been selected to receive a 2022 AARP Community Challenge grant, one of four grantees chosen statewide. The grant funds an electric rickshaw that will connect seniors with volunteer cyclists who will provide rides on the rail trail and around town. This will be […]
Funding for Cycling Without Age project
The AARP Community Challenge grant program announced their 2022 grantees on June 29. Friends of the Northern Rail Trail (FNRT) is very excited to be one of the winning organizations. AARP grants are intended to make tangible improvements in communities that jump-start long-term change. The program is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which […]
Vintage jewelry and brooches on display
Buying “pre-owned” clothing and jewelry is one option when shopping sustainably. It not only reduces demand for new manufacturing and mining, but it recycles items back into the economy, avoiding waste. When you buy recycled you give longevity to perfectly usable goods! Shoppers will find a nice selection of gently used, clean clothing items for […]
Open Saturdays, 10 AM to 2 PM
Don’t miss shopping at the Andover Historical Society’s Freight Shed. In addition to items listed in previous Beacon issues, we have added to our inventory. There are two nice drop leaf tables which, as they are the same height but different lengths, can be put together to accommodate a large gathering. As they have drop […]
From Lakes Region Planning Commission
As the July issue of Beacon went to press, the Andover Community Hub was being honored with an Award of Excellence by the Lakes Region Planning Commission at its 2022 annual meeting dinner on June 29. The award citation reads: “The Andover Community Hub offers a wide variety of classes, informal gatherings, and events. It […]
Effort to raise awareness about use of plastics
Beacon readers can check out the Plastic Free July website at PlasticFreeJuly.org to join the challenge, take the Pesky Plastics Quiz, and learn what next steps are possible. Closer to home, the Ten Towns Project (10towns.org) is a campaign founded in 2021 by a group of volunteers from 10 New Hampshire towns who are committed […]
Monday, July 4, 2022 Closed for the holiday Tuesday, July 5, 2022 Indoor Walking at Proctor Academy’s Field House, Andover – 8:30 – 10 AM Enjoy year-round walking without worrying about the weather. Please walk in clean, dry footwear. You are encouraged to walk with a partner. Please visit the COA registration area in the […]
Loaners in Andover September 21 and 27
As gasoline prices top $5 a gallon, and as alternatives to the internal combustion engine grow, the focus on electric bikes is increasing across the country – not least in the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire, where an Upper Valley E-Bike Lending Library is under way in its second year. What this means […]