Related to warrant article for 2023 vote
Public Hearings were held August 9, 2022, September 12, 2022, and January 24, 2023 at 7 PM at Andover Town Hall. Citizens who wish to view the existing Zoning Ordinances in their entirety may download a copy of zo-2022_updated.pdf from Andover-NH.gov/planning-board Zoning Changes To Enable Workforce Housing Article IV: General Provisions Residence Density […]
Warrant article proposes solutions
Like much of New Hampshire, Andover is experiencing a severe shortage of workforce housing, negatively impacting our local economy. Folks that have steady jobs and earn an average living find themselves priced out of the Andover housing market, unable to afford to buy or rent a suitable place for themselves and their families to live. […]
Nonconforming Structures or Use
Article VI: Non-Conforming Structures Or Use Published Language Any lawfully established nonconforming structure or use existing on the effective date of this Ordinance may be continued, rebuilt to the original size if damaged, and reestablished if abandoned for less than one year. Such structure or use may be enlarged or extended on the same site […]
The Andover Police Department handled 134 calls for service during November 2022, including: Assist Citizen: 8 Assist Motorist: 6 Assist Police: 5 Assist Social Service Agencies: 3 Child Abuse: 1 Civil Issue/Stand-by: 2 Criminal Trespass: 1 Manner of Operation: 3 Missing Person: 1 Noise Disturbance: 1 Road Hazard/Obstruction: 4 Suspicious Circumstances: 4 Traffic Citation: 7 […]
Thanks people of Andover for their support
For the last 40 years or so, I have had the great privilege to serve as your Fire Chief. You have welcomed me into your homes and have honored me with your trust and friendship. In truth, I have loved the job. But, time has a way of creeping up on you, and though the […]
Other updates given about Town entities
Andover Town Administrator: The search is on! With the retirement of long-time Town Administrator Marjorie Roy, the Select Board has appointed a hiring committee to review applications, conduct initial interviews and reference checks, and bring top candidates to the Select Board for final interviews. The committee, Jane Hubbard (chair), Elita Reed, Mark Stetson, Robin Boynton, […]
The Andover Police Department handled 117 Calls for Service during September including: Assist Police: 6 Assist Social Service Agencies: 2 Criminal Mischief: 2 Juvenile Runaway: 1 Littering-Illegal Dumping: 2 Reckless Conduct: 1 Road Hazard/Obstruction: 2 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Incident: 7 Theft: 5 Traffic Offense-Citation: 3 Traffic Offense-Warning: 14 Warrant-Criminal/Civil: 1 ARRESTS: • Robert C Howard, age 37, […]
The Andover Police Department handled 141 Calls for Service during October including: Assist Ambulance/Rescue: 2 Assist Citizen: 7 Assist Motorist: 2 Assist Police: 2 Criminal Threatening:1 Death/Suicide: 2 Domestic Dispute: 1 Manner of Operation: 5 Protective Order Violation: 1 Road Hazard/Obstruction: 3 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Incident: 3 Theft: 2 Traffic Offense-Citation: 2 Traffic Offense-Warning: 24 Welfare Check: […]
To be filled by election at the March meeting
In the coming months the Trustees expect the retirement of a long-serving trustee. That vacancy will be filled by election at the annual Town Meeting. Contact the Town Clerk at 800 999-6343 for Town Meeting information. The Trustees invite you to step forward to be a trustee. The trustees meet once a month and are […]
Method avoids raising taxes for needed equipment
Fire trucks are designed and manufactured to last a long time. We keep them in service an average of twenty to twenty-five years. In that time, we use them in the worst of weather and require them to carry very heavy loads, between the water we haul and the equipment we use. The key to […]