Neighbors helping neighbors is the motto
Press release
Going around town talking to the locals, people like how Andover has a “small town feel,” and I agree. One drawback about being a smaller town in our area is not having full-time emergency services. The Police Department has full-time personnel but is not staffed 24 hours a day; the Fire and EMS Departments are […]
Press release
Mother nature participated with heavy rain and lightning
By Jeff Hall

ANDOVER – On the 3rd Monday of each month, Andover Fire Dept holds a training to practice their skills in a safe and real environment. On August 19, AFD’s Lieutenant Andrew Perkins planned this month’s drill, set up and directed the training exercise. Participating in the roll up training included many AFD members, Andover EMS, […]
Please don't forget to bring a photo ID!
By Lee Wells
The polls are located at Andover Elementary/Middle School. They open in Andover at 8 AM and close at 7 PM. Please do not come early. Please don’t forget to bring a photo ID! You will receive the Primary Ballot that corresponds with your party registration. To check your voter registration, go to The Secretary of […]
By Ken Wells
ANDOVER – According to sources including US News & World Report, WalletHub and World Population Review, New Hampshire students consistently score among the top ten states in the nation. On average, public schooling in New Hampshire costs roughly $20,000 per student per year. The cost of education per student is not remarkably more or less […]
Polling Places and Hours in the Beacon Readership Area TOWN HOURS LOCATION Andover 8 AM – 7 PM Andover Elementary/Middle School Danbury 8 AM – 7 PM Danbury Town Hall Franklin/Ward 1 […]
Has given five weeks notice
By Scott E. Hilliard
ANDOVER-I write to you with very mixed emotions, as I served as your Town Administrator for a short eight months. Due to a family situation, I must say goodbye and work closer to my home. I wish things were different but, like you, we do what is in the best interest. I have given the […]
Structural concerns to be addressed
By Scott Hilliard

Andover – At the August 6, 2024 meeting of the Andover Select Board, we held the start of the meeting at the Cilleyville Bog Bridge to examine the bridge and discuss a solution to address structural concerns. Research for grants has not been successful. An LCHIP grant was previously awarded for repairs approximately 20 years […]
By Scott Hilliard
Andover – Please join the Town of Andover employees in welcoming our newest police officer, Andrew Poirier. Andrew, his wife, and two children reside in Hill. Andrew began his new duties on July 25, 2024. This is Andrew’s first venture into law enforcement, but it is not unfamiliar territory as Andrew’s wife is a police […]