Guidelines will be developed this fall
September is the official start of budget season, and the Andover Board of Selectmen invites everyone to put forward ideas and suggestions or just attend one of the many budget meetings that will be taking place this fall and winter. Over the past 20 years, user fees have become a means to expand services without […]
Selectmen taking steps toward planning
What will our town look like in 2030? Why will people want to move into our town, or out? What actions can our town, businesses, and/or residents take to help ensure a bright future for Andover? The Board of Selectmen has taken a few tentative steps towards planning for our town’s future, including identifying resources […]
Members needed for new committee
The Andover Board of Selectmen held a public hearing in August to obtain feedback on the installation of fiber optic cable by TDS here in Andover. Several issues were brought to the attention of the Selectmen: What streets in Andover will not be getting access to fiber optic cable service? When would the town’s community […]
Comments sought on how to improve it
If you have not visited our new Town Web site at Andover.NH.us yet, please do and let us know how we can improve it to better serve you. The goal of the Web site is to make accessing everything about the Town of Andover easier and more convenient. This new Web site has been in […]
Treatment starts this fall at town lines
The USDA estimates that Japanese Knotweed spreads at a rate of 30% to 50% yearly if unchecked. The Board of Selectmen has chosen herbicides as the way to control knotweed. This involves the repetitive use of herbicides to slowly kill the plant. In some cases, the stem of the plant will actually be injected to […]
Building a list of independent contractors
The Town of Andover is looking for independent contractors to plow and sand Town roads. If you are interested, please call 735-5332 or stop by the Town Hall and leave your name, phone number, and mailing address. The Board of Selectmen is working with the Road Agent to develop a system for hiring contractors that […]
A short time ago I attended a retirement gathering for Chief Richard Wright. I am very sure that Chief Wright is not a household name, and most would not recognize him. However, his work over more than 50 years affects how fire departments manage the resources that we depend on when we call for mutual […]
Changes reflect SSR, new state law
Prior to updating the Transfer Station Rules & Regulations to include Single Stream Recycling, I reviewed the original Transfer Station Rules from 1989. With a few exceptions the rules are basically the same as those adopted by the Board of Selectmen in 1989. Some of the changes from 1989 are operating hours, tires are held […]
August 20 talk on creating a conservation easement
Do you value the scenic rural character of Andover and other small towns in the Kearsarge/Sunapee region? Would you like to consider helping to maintain that character for future generations? If you’ve answered yes, please join Andy Deegan, land protection specialist at the Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust (ASLPT), at 7 PM on Wednesday, August […]
The Andover Police Department responded to 246 calls for service from June 15 to July 14. The following is a partial breakdown of those calls: Assist citizens – 3 Assist motorist – 1 Assist police – 4 Burglary – 2 Business check – 9 Case follow-up – 4 Domestic dispute – 2 House check – […]