Cemeteries to re-open Mid-April
At the time of this publication Spring is officially here and snow, hopefully, is melted from the ground. New England’s fifth season, known as Mud season, is here. Your Cemetery Trustees anticipate being able to open up Proctor and Lakeview Cemeteries around April 15 – the official opening day – but that depends on how […]
Would you help us out? Great costume!
Uncle Sam has led the Andover Fourth of July Parade since 2004. Charlie Darling has enthusiastically and happily taken on this role. Charlie told me he “absolutely loved it” year after year. Charlie is not able to continue this tradition due to advancing age, health issues, and stamina. Therefore, there is an amazing opportunity awaiting […]
It is with great pleasure that I announce that I have a new Deputy Town Clerk / Tax Collector – Cynthia (Cindy) Clark. Cindy started in early December, and she has attended classes and received her Certificate of Successful Completion from the Department of Safety’s Division of Motor Vehicles, so she is able to process […]
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, […]