Cost of fireworks has skyrocketed since 1964
As we thought about the theme for Andover’s 80th Fourth of July celebration, Around The Town In 80 Years, we thought it would be fun to talk with someone who was there in the early years. So, this month we met at the home of Dennis Fenton to hear memories he has about the celebration […]
It's a busy place; time management is crucial
There are only four offices in the Town Building, but an incredible number of responsibilities are conducted there. Of course, we all know that the Town Clerk-Tax Collector and the deputy register cars, handle elections, provide vital records, license dogs, and sell Town stickers, but did you know their office is the depository for all […]
Spring is good time to check sump pump
March is a transition month most years. The very worst winter has to offer often happens in early March with heavy wet snowstorms and, for the most part, the end of March starts to usher in the warmth of spring and mud season. March also changes the way we operate our heating appliances. Modern oil […]
Full wording will be available soon
The Andover Planning Board has continued its work on drafting a new Conservation Subdivision ordinance. A Conservation Subdivision is an alternative form of residential development where, instead of subdividing a parent tract into lots of conventional size (i.e. two acres), a similar number of dwelling units are arranged on lots or homestead sites of reduced […]
The Andover Police Department handled 133 calls for service during November 2021, including: Abandoned Vehicle: 3 Animal Wild: 1 Assist Citizen: 4 Assist Social Service Agencies: 3 Disorderly Conduct: 2 Dog Loose: 2 Domestic Dispute: 1 Driving While Intoxicated: 1 Drunk: 1 Stalking: 1 Suspicious Circumstances: 3 Theft: 1 Traffic Offense, Citation: 3 Traffic Offense, […]
The Andover Police Department handled 185 calls for service during December 2021. 911 Hang Up: 1 Assist Ambulance/Rescue: 4 Assist Citizen: 8 Assist Fire: 5 Assist Motorist: 5 Dog Loose: 3 Road Hazard/Obstruction: 7 Selective Enforcement Request: 1 Sexual Assault: 1 Suspicious Circumstances: 4 Traffic Accident: 4 Traffic Offense, Warning: 18 Traffic Offense, Citation: 1 […]
Calculated based on approved budget
This article is a basic overview of the Town’s tax rate and is intended to help explain the components of the Town’s tax rate and how it is set each year. At the end we’ll also look at the total tax rate, or how much we pay for every $1,000 of property valuation, that appears […]
The Andover Police Department handled 166 calls for service during October 2021 including: Assist Citizen: 7 Assault: 2 Dog Loose: 3 Domestic Dispute: 1 Harassment: 1 Juvenile Complaint: 2 Motor Vehicle Unlock: 2 Stalking: 1 Suspicious Circumstances: 5 Theft: 2 Traffic Arrest: 1 Traffic Citation: 6 Traffic Warning: 32 Warrant: 3 ARRESTS: • Jacob Hemeon, […]
Ordinance offers two types of incentives
The Andover Planning Board’s proposed Conservation Subdivision ordinance, based on the 2011 Master Plan, does not remove existing subdivision rules, but presents a more attractive alternative to Andover’s existing “suburban” development model. Today’s restrictive subdivision rules maximize developers’ earnings if they can subdivide a large, forested plot into uniform two-acre lots, each with at least […]
Choice: Traditional Town Meeting vs SB2
The virtual Town Meeting in March 2021 was an eye-opening experience. Not surprisingly, the reviews of its success or failure were mixed. Unless directed otherwise by the Governor, our traditional Town Meeting will commence in person on March 8, 2022 at the Andover Elementary/Middle School. During this traditional Town Meeting, a collection of warrant articles […]