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177 years of history as the "town academy"
Press release
ANDOVER — The Fourth of July dedication this year recognizes the critical relationship the Town of Andover and Proctor Academy have had since the school’s inception in 1848. From Proctor Academy’s earliest years as the “town academy,” the school and the Town have been inextricably tied. Over the past 177 years, Proctor and the Town […]
Day kicks off with Pancake Breakfast at 7:30 AM
Press release
ANDOVER — The Andover Fourth of July Committee has been working diligently throughout the year to organize another memorable Independence Day celebration for the town, continuing a cherished local tradition that brings residents and visitors together in the spirit of community and patriotism. The day will kick off with a hearty Pancake Breakfast, served from […]
Press release
By Patricia Moyer, as approved by Chief Mahoney
ANDOVER — Andover Police Department handled 152 Calls for Service during February 2025 including: Animal Cruelty: 1 Assist Citizen: 7 Civil Issue/Stand-by: 2 Driving While Intoxicated: 1 Harassing Communication: 1 Neighborhood Dispute: 1 Road Hazard/Construction: 5 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Incident: 2 Traffic Accident: 3 Traffic Offense/Citation: 3 Traffic Offense/Warning: 4 Unwanted Subject: 3 Welfare Check: 1 […]
By Town of Andover
ANDOVER – The inhabitants of the Town of Andover in the County of Merrimack in the State of New Hampshire qualified to vote in Town affairs are hereby notified that the Annual Town Meeting will be held as follows: First Session of Annual Meeting (Official Ballot Voting) Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Time: 11 AM–7 […]
Polls open at 11 AM; bring your ID
By Lee Wells
ANDOVER – The polls open at 11 AM and close at 7 PM. Please bring your ID. You may request absentee ballots; please see Lisa Meier, Town Clerk (hours below). You may register to vote on the 11th. Please bring an ID and proof of domicile, age, and citizenship. (Please see the article in this […]
Be prepared to register to vote; know the changes
By Lee Wells
In September 2024, Governor Sununu signed into law NH HB1569, which went into effect on November 11, 2024. This bill removes any exceptions for proving voter identification, domicile, and citizenship. To register to vote you must provide documentation that proves your identity, age, citizenship, and domicile in the town where you seek to vote: […]
Press release
ANDOVER — Due to Town Meeting, the Andover Conservation Commission will hold its March meeting on March 5, at 7 PM, in the meeting room at Town Hall. All are welcome.
By William F. Pomeroy and Louise Nylander
Today’s Answers Across: 1 Franklin; 21 Pi; 34 Moon; 39 AM; 43 Me; 57 Merrimack; 85 Lost; 90 Tattoo; 111 Hockey; 119 Red Down: 1 From; 3 Andover; 6 Lima; 8 Nip; 11 Times; 40 Mom; 49 Trestle; 53 October; 77 Stand; 95 On