SRKG offers options for guided hikes
What better way to celebrate the arrival of September and the fall season than to get outside and walk to a pretty place? As the month goes on and the foliage begins to turn, conditions only improve for hiking. Yes, the hours of daylight are decreasing, but the days are still plenty long, and the weather […]
Board votes to begin repairs
On August 8, Friends of the Northern Rail Trail (FNRT) members Alex Bernhard and Chris Norris (left) of Andover and Chris’ 14-year-old grandson, Ben Norris (right) from New Jersey, completed a survey of the condition of all the bridges on the Northern Rail Trail in Merrimack County. The inspection took about six hours and was performed on bicycle between […]
ACA supports local small business
Summer is almost over, but local vegetable gardens are still going strong! Those who aren’t gardeners themselves are lucky to have several gardeners and farmers in Andover who sell their produce to the general public. The Andover Community Association (ACA) is interested in supporting such local small businesses and has gathered the following information on […]
Kearsarge Klassic Bike Randonnee on September 10
Upcoming events from Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust (ASLPT) include: Kearsarge Klassic Bike Randonnee on Saturday, September 10. With several different route lengths to choose from, each bringing riders by an assortment of our protected properties, the Kearsarge Klassic continues to be one of the most successful fundraisers for Ausbon Sargent and attracts riders from many surrounding […]
Homemade and handcrafted items available
When the hot and dry 2016 summer season turns to the cooler and crisper days of fall, the Wilmot Farmers Market vendors gather their wares for a final month of markets on the Wilmot Town Green. Heading down the market home stretch, crafters replenish supplies, and farmers begin their final harvests. Root crops, squashes, and […]
Fresh eggs, honey, and handcrafted items
August started out with tomatoes, cantaloupe, beets, and peppers, as well as zucchini, summer squash, and cucumber. These vegetables should carry through well into September. Come to the Salisbury Farmers Market early each Monday, as the fresh produce goes very quickly. We will continue to have fresh farm eggs, homemade jams and jellies, English muffin loaf, […]
Local businesses support FNRT with donated prizes
This year’s raffle for the Friends of the Northern Rail Trail showed again how our local communities love the rail trail. The FNRT awarded prizes donated by local businesses and raised money to support trail work and to keep us walking, rolling, and snowmobiling on Andover’s 35 miles of trail. At the drawing during the […]
Two hikes in Andover on Ragged and Kearsarge
We live in a bit of day-hiker heaven. Fall weekend hikes sponsored by the Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway (SRKG) Coalition are an opportunity to see local peaks and valley woodlands both up close and with expansive views. The hikes up Ragged and Kearsarge mountains are classic New Hampshire view hikes. Lower elevation walks in Andover, Sutton, and […]
Condensed from draft minutes
Meeting location: Danbury Community Center, Danbury Board Attendees: Alex Bernhard, Tom Frantz, George Heaton, Craig Heim, Lindy Heim, Charles Martin, Myra Mayman, Jack Shields, Nita Tomaszewski Guests: Ed Hiller, Mary Hiller, Linda Howes, Marilyn LaPierre, Norm LaPierre, Steve Robinson, John Schlosser, Prescott Towle The July meeting was noteworthy for a great deal of good news; […]