Andover Conservation Commission Announces Meeting
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.
Plans Underway for 2025 Independence Day Celebration
Parade theme is "Sports in the USA"
Press release
ANDOVER — We took a couple of months to catch our breath, but now the Andover Fourth of July Committee has begun planning the 2025 Independence Day celebration. Donna Smith is preparing to send out parade registration forms for key parade participants (think Leapin’ Lena, etc.), as well as getting the word out about the […]
Andover Police Department Service Calls — January
By Patricia Moyer, as approved by Chief Mahoney
ANDOVER — Andover Police Department handled 176 Calls for Service during January 2025 including: Assist Citizen: 3 Civil Issue/Stand-by: 2 Dog Bite: 1 Harassing Communication: 1 Parking Violation: 1 Road Hazard/Construction: 3 School Walk Through: 5 Sexual Assault: 1 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Incident: 5 Traffic Accident: 4 Traffic Offense/Citation: 4 Traffic Offense/Warning: 12 Warrant—Criminal/Civil: 1 Welfare […]
School Board Shares Important Budget Information
Top priority is providing excellent education
Press release
ANDOVER — The Andover School Board would like to share important information about our school budget for the coming year. Our top priority is providing excellent education for all our students while being fiscally responsible with your tax dollars. We’re committed to meeting all state and federal requirements, including transportation for every student and support […]
Andover Police Service Call—- December
By Patricia Moyer, as approved by Chief Mahoney
The Andover Police Department handled 204 Calls for Service during December 2024, including: Animal, Wild: 1 Assist Ambulance/Rescue: 6 Assist Motorist: 4 Assist Social Service Agencies: 2 Civil Issue/Stand-by: 3 Manner of Operation: 4 Neighborhood Dispute: 1 Road Hazard/Obstruction: 3 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Incident: 5 Traffic Accident: 2 Traffic Offense, Citation: 2 Traffic Offense, Warning: 27 Welfare […]
Andover Citizens Consider a New Camping Ordinance
Town Meeting will be held March 11, 2025
Press release
ANDOVER — Andover citizens will be able to vote to approve a new Camping Ordinance at Town Meeting on March 11, 2025. The intent of the new Camping Ordinance is to describe an opportunity for noncommercial recreational use of a property, while maintaining the health and safety of residents and the community. The Town allows […]
Andover Highway Crew Completes Hall Road Bridge
Project done on time and under budget
By Maureen Callahan
ANDOVER — On October 18, a yellow-green 1976 Ford F100 crossed the new Hall Road bridge, just two weeks from the date the Andover Highway Department dismantled the crumbling structure that had been in place since 1932. Three homes and 5th Gear Farm rely on the bridge as their only vehicular route to town and […]
Land Use Boards Resolve Development Conflicts
Boards follow rules voted on by townspeople
By Ken Wells and Jon Warzocha
ANDOVER — What does “our land” mean? Land is never “ours” beyond our lifetimes. It passes on to a new generation of folks who may have a new idea of what is best for that space. On one hand, “our land” may refer to private property, owned by an individual, a family, or a business. […]
Fire Department’s Annual Christmas Tree Sale
Friday, December 6, 6–8 PM
Press Release
ANDOVER — Please join the Andover Fire Department on Friday night, December 6, from 6 to 8 PM, for our annual Christmas tree sale fundraiser at the Andover Fire department, East Station. Sales will not begin before 6 PM, so we ask that you have patience with us. Sales will continue the following morning, Saturday, […]
Andover Police Service Calls — October
By Patricia Moyer, with approval of Chief Mahoney
Andover Police Department handled 241 Calls for Service during October 2024, including: Animal Wild: 2 Assist Ambulance/Rescue: 6 Assist Citizen: 3 Assist Police: 5 Assist Social Service Agencies: 2 Civil Issue/Standby: 2 Manner of Operation: 2 Protective Order Violation: 1 Road Hazard/Obstruction: 5 Sexual Assault: 1 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Incident: 10 Traffic Offense, Arrest: 2 Traffic Offense, […]