Machinery, personnel, a building, and a budget
Now that we have established a solid structure for the highway department, as with any large project a realistic timeline is extremely important. First, we had to assess what we currently have in our arsenal of equipment and staff. Then we collaborated to decide what is truly needed to make up an efficient highway department, […]
Fire education programs being planned for schools
October is a busy month for most people: time to clean up the garden, put firewood away, and get ready for colder times. October is also when fire departments celebrate Fire Prevention Week and host several activities, primarily around the schools. We expect our school visit will be very different this year. The pandemic has […]
Use Main Street door for Town Clerk business
So much has been going on, and many changes have been and are continuing to be made. These changes have been taxing, but they are also creating new opportunities. Neil Turton has joined my team as Deputy Town Clerk. Neil has lived in Andover for about 15 years. He and John Kinney have been landlords […]
The new Highway Committee will help guide it
In Andover, we have some very beautiful scenery! We are nestled in between two mountains, we have winding brooks and covered bridges. It is a classic New England town, complete with a beautiful Village Green and a small community feel. There are tons of pieces that work together to make this place as beautiful as […]
Condensed from approved minutes July 28, 2020 Due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus crisis and in accordance with Governor Sununu’s Emergency Order #12 pursuant to Executive Order 2020-04, this Board is authorized to meet electronically. The public has access to contemporaneously listen and participate in this meeting through the video. Members Present: Nancy Teach, Chair; John Hodgson; […]
Condensed from approved minutes July 22, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes This meeting was held remotely (online/telephonically) pursuant to Governor’s Emergency Order #12, dated March 23, 2020. As a preface to the meeting, Board Chair Dean Barker presented the “Presiding Member’s Script To Ensure Meetings Are Compliant With The Right-to Know Law During The State Of […]
Condensed from approved minutes This meeting was held remotely (online/telephonically) pursuant to Governor’s Emergency Order #12, dated March 23, 2020. As a preface to the meeting, Board Chair Dean Barker presented the “Presiding Member’s Script To Ensure Meetings Are Compliant With The Right-to Know Law During The State Of Emergency.” Board Present: Dean Barker-home, solo; […]
Condensed from approved minutes July 14, 2020 Due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus crisis and in accordance with Governor Sununu’s Emergency Order #12 pursuant to Executive Order 2020-04, this Board is authorized to meet electronically. The public has access to contemporaneously listen and participate in this meeting through the video. Members Present: Nancy Teach, Chair; Art Urie, […]
Based on guidelines provided by the state
For many Andover families and residents, a variety of activities and services will be starting up this fall. Countless people have put endless hours into planning for safe school reopening and other activities. The Andover Emergency Management Department would like to encourage the use of face masks by residents, visitors, and employees of local businesses, […]
The Andover Police Department handled 302 calls for service during July, including: Animal Livestock Complaint: 3 Assist Ambulance/Rescue: 7 Assist Citizen: 10 Civil Issue/Stand-by: 3 Criminal Mischief: 4 Dog Loose: 4 Domestic Dispute: 2 Littering, Illegal Dumping: 2 Neighborhood Disputes: 3 Noise Disturbance: 1 Parking Violations: 22 Parole/Probation Violations: 1 Road Hazard/Obstruction: 6 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Incident: […]