Mike Martin Gets Ready to Swing into Retirement
Andover Police Department: February 2014 Statistics
By Glenn Laramie, Andover Police Chief
The Andover Police Department handled 268 calls for service during the period January 15 and February 15. The following is a partial breakdown of some of the calls. Assist to citizens: 101 Burglary: 1 Domestic disputes: 2 Traffic accidents: 3 Civil issues/standbys: 3 Motor vehicle traffic warnings: 71 Suspicious person/vehicle: 5 Thefts: 3 Pistol permits: 2 Traffic arrest: 1 House checks: 82 Fraud cases: 1 Criminal […]
Fire Department Trains for Icy Water Rescues
Generous donation makes new capability possible
By Rene Lefebvre, Andover Fire Department Chief
One of the hidden benefits of being a fire fighter or EMT is that you have no idea of what the next call will bring. Having said that, preparing for what you may need to bring with you is a matter of training and experience and sometimes luck. Perhaps that is why fire trucks are […]
Warrant Articles Seek to Bolster Trust Funds
Protection against surprises in special ed, MV tuition
By Michelle Dudek, Andover School Board
The Andover School Board is recommending the School District Meeting on Monday, March 3, approve two warrant articles (numbers 5 and 6) that would use a possible budget surplus to fund the High School Tuition Expendable Trust Fund and the Special Education Expendable Trust Fund . The purpose of these trust funds, established several years […]
Anyone Can Write a Warrant Article for Town Meeting or School District Meeting
Requires signatures of 25 Andover voters
By Charlie Darling, Beacon staff
Traditionally, the Board of Selectmen writes the warrant articles for Town Meeting and we, the voters of Andover, flock to Town Meeting to discuss and ultimately vote on each article. The articles that we accept, including the total budget figure, pretty much control how the town is run for the coming year. But it’s not […]
SAU #46 Candidates to Meet the Public, Visit AE/MS
Public invited to meet them on Tuesday, January 14
Press release
The Andover community is invited to participate in the very important process of choosing the next SAU #46 Superintendent. Please consider attending a public reception on Tuesday, February 14, at 6 PM at the Merrimack Valley Middle School to meet with the three final candidates for the position Candidates will be available for informal conversation, […]
Final Three Candidates Chosen for SAU 46 Superintendent
Visits to AE/MS planned for mid-January
Press release
The SAU 46 superintendent search committee representing the Merrimack Valley School Board and the Andover School Board is pleased to announce the finalist candidates for the Superintendent of Schools position presently held by Dr. Michael Martin, who will retire on June 30, 2014. Dr. Elaine Arbour is presently the assistant superintendent in SAU 6, serving […]
Road Agent Position Comes with Additional Responsibilities
Insurance, bidding, maintenance records ...
By Vicky Mishcon, Board of Selectmen
Notice to Candidates for Road Agent Andover is in a unique situation in that we still elect a Road Agent as opposed to having a full-time paid position. Because the Town does not directly supervise the Road Agent’s crew at the work sites, our insurance carrier, Property-Liability Trust, has informed us that we cannot provide […]
Andover Town Clerk: December 2013
Holiday closings for Christmas and New Year's
By Joanna Sumner, Town Clerk and Tax Collector
Holiday Office Schedule The Town Clerk/Tax Collector Office will be closing early on Tuesday, Christmas Eve, at 4 PM Then we will be closed on Christmas Day and the day after Christmas. We will be open Saturday morning, December 28, between 9 and 11 AM. We will then close early on Tuesday, December 31, New […]
Run For Town Office In 2014!
Candidates needed for Selectman, School Board, and more.
By Charlie Darling, Beacon staff
With Town Meeting coming up in March, it’s time to think about who’s going to fill all the positions in town government and in the school district to keep the wheels turning smoothly. The following is a run-down of what offices will be on the ballot in March and what the incumbents may be planning. […]