NHDES Shoreland Permit required for some projects
By Jenny Bodwell
Andover is fortunate to have an abundance of public water resources, including lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams, some of which serve as supplies of public drinking water. Unfortunately, unplanned and uncoordinated development adjacent to these resources can threaten them by increasing unfiltered storm water runoff to them. Today, stormwater runoff poses the greatest threat to […]
By Marjorie Roy
Notice to Andover Town Residents The Finance Office and the Town Administrator’s Office will be closed on Tuesday, May 10, Wednesday, May 11, and Thursday, May 12, while we attend annual training.
Register dogs by April 30 to avoid late fees
By Lisa Meier
Darlene and I have been able to attend several training classes over the last month and plan on attending more in the coming months. Thank you for your patience while we attend these. Thank you to all residents who have registered / licensed their canine companions to date. Please remember that any dog four months […]
Many smashed windows and other damage
Press release
On Wednesday, April 6, the Andover Police Department received a complaint of criminal mischief to construction equipment at a pit located on Bridge Road. Upon arriving at the pit, officers met with the property owner, who showed them multiple pieces of equipment that had windows smashed out of them by rocks being thrown at them, […]
Must file by June 30 for 2022
By Marj Roy
In 2001, the State of New Hampshire enacted property tax relief for eligible low- to moderate-income claimants who own a homestead in New Hampshire. The definition of a homestead is “the dwelling owned by a claimant which is owned and used as the claimant’s principal place of residence and the claimant’s domicile.” The DP-8 application […]
Second Saturday of the month, May to October
By Ken Tripp
The first Swap Day of the season will be Saturday, May 14. The event is open 8 AM to noon at the Transfer Station. Events are scheduled for the second Saturday of the month, May through October. Please donate items that you assume someone would desire. Do not use the event as a junk-clearing opportunity. […]
Andover Rec Needs New Soccer and Basketball Directors
By Andover Recreation Committee
After a successful winter season of basketball and skiing, Andover’s Recreation Committee is looking to next fall’s soccer season with excitement. Sign-ups for fall soccer will be distributed through the AE/MS parent newsletter and online in June. As always, the Rec Committee will be looking for volunteers to step into coaching roles for all ages. […]
Press release
The Andover Police Department handled 178 calls for service during March, including: Assist Citizen: 9 Civil Issue/Standby: 3 Dog Loose: 4 Fraud: 2 Juvenile Complaint: 2 Liquor Law Violations: 3 Manner of Operation: 5 Road Hazard/Obstruction: 8 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Incident: 5 Theft: 2 Traffic Accident: 4 Traffic Offense – Arrest: 2 Traffic Offense – Citation: 3 […]
A chance to show what our little town has to offer
By Andover Fourth of July Committee
Imagine you are a stranger arriving in Andover on the Fourth of July. As you approach the town, you pass one of the large signs announcing our celebration. You might think … hmm, what would a small New England town have to offer? You won’t be disappointed, because in this small town there is a […]
Only when weather and humidity within limits
By Rene Lefebvre
I stopped by a home recently to issue a burn permit so that the homeowner could legally burn some brush. As he was signing the permit, he noticed that the document was from the State of New Hampshire and not the Town of Andover. I explained that the authority to issue a permit to “kindle […]
