Outdoor Recreation Can Have a Major Impact on Andover

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 […]

Boat Registrations Up Significantly in Second Year

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 […]

Andover Fire Department

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 […]

Police Blotter, May 2014

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: […]

Former Fire Chief Bryant Adams Mattered in Many Ways

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 […]

School Board Selects Firm for Sustainability Study

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 […]

Our Common Role in Abundant, Clean Water

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, […]

Selectmen Face Twin Challenges of Rules, Enforcement

"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 […]

Share Your Ideas for Economic Development Planning

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 […]

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