Developing outdoor assets can attract new investment
By Jim Danforth, Board of Selectmen
Outdoor recreation is a booming segment of the US economy, and development of recreational resources and/or improving existing resources can have a major impact on our community. Recent studies across the country have shown that connecting communities to natural resources can provide opportunities for economic growth, increase the quality of life of local residents, raise […]
Registering locally adds to Town revenue
By Joanna Sumner, Town Clerk
Last year at this time I reported in the Beacon that the Town Clerk’s office had collected $200 for the Town in boat registrations. This year, we have collected $836.84. It is not a lot, but it adds to the Town revenue and hopefully will grow each year as more Andover residents realize that they […]
Firefighters on the Village Green on the Fourth
By Rene Lefebvre, AFD Chief
Change is a constant reality that fire and medical teams deal with. Training and drills help to keep us current. This spring brought changes that were surprising, even for those who are accustomed to them. The bureau of EMS announced major changes to how we handle spinal injuries. For more years than I care to […]
Ceremony on Sunday, June 8, at 4 PM at the Andover fire station
The Andover Police Department responded to 340 calls for service during the period of April 15 to May 14. The number of calls is higher due to more private and business checks for security. The following is a partial breakdown of those calls. Accidents: 3 Warnings: 127 Traffic Summons: 3 House Checks: 91 Business Checks: […]
He was "a strong thread in the fabric of Andover"
By Rene Lefebvre, Andover Fire Department Chief
Small towns often enjoy having a small group of people who, over a long time, become an important part of the fabric of that town. Bryant Adams was one such person for Andover. Many of us often looked forward to spring and the beautiful grounds and flowers that were his home. His exceptional care of […]
Katie Keyser joins SAU 46 staff
By Andover School Board
Marinace Architects of New Hampton have been chosen by the Andover School Board for a “sustainability study to determine appropriate options for facilities maintenance and other district needs.” The study was supported by voters at the recent Andover School District annual meeting. Marinace Architects has specialized in educational facilities since 1974 and built a reputation […]
Town is fortunate to have several water bodies
By Andover Conservation Commission
As summer approaches, and as we welcome seasonal residents back to Andover, we become more aware of how fortunate Andover is to have within its borders several bodies of fresh water that contribute to our quality of life in many ways. To remind Beacon readers of our common role in assuring continuing abundant clean water, […]
"Quagmire of rules" is daunting
By Jim Danforth, Andover Board of Selectmen
After being elected as a selectman, I was surprised to find that few rules are clear, coherent, and or completely agreed upon. New Hampshire is not a home rule state, meaning that all local authorities are specifically limited to actions granted by the State Legislature. This limitation applies to Town Meeting as well; our state […]
LRPC could be a capable partner
By Jim Danforth, Andover Board of Selectmen
A recurring theme at Town Meeting has been the need for a plan to encourage more businesses in Andover, in order to broaden the tax base and therefore lower taxes. I agree that we should be taking positive steps to encourage new business development. However, development and promotion of Andover’s current resources like the Blackwater […]
