A quiet problem-solver, involved with many changes
By Don Gould, Andover School Board
Superintendent Mike Martin will be retiring at the end of this school year, on June 30, 2014. A quiet problem-solver always focused on results that advance the curriculum and the buildings to national leadership positions in both areas, Superintendent Martin holds both a Doctorate in Education and a Master of Business Administration, a unique combination […]
Six of 20 Town bridges need attention
By Vicky Mishcon, Board of Selectmen
In August, the Andover Board of Selectmen and the Andover Road Agent had an opportunity to meet with Steve Liakos, retired senior New Hampshire Department of Transportation (DOT) bridge engineer. Steve’s work for DOT now involves helping towns by explaining inspection reports and the State Bridge Aid Program and offering advice on bridge projects. We […]
Recent projects provide for better emergency management
By Rene Lefebvre, Chief, Andover Fire Department
We have had two improvements in Andover this summer that will make dealing with bad weather and other emergencies less stressful. The first is the road construction just east of the Andover village. The larger culverts and raised roadbed will greatly limit the chance of road flooding in that area. In the past, water over […]
Landowners invited to Tucker Mountain on November 2
Press release
Judy Turk oversees a complex program.
By Judith Turk, AE/MS Director of Special Education
Every day brings me a new set of challenges as the Director of Special Education in the Andover School District. When I was asked to describe “a day in the life…,” I found it difficult to provide a specific agenda or to detail a “typical” day. Although appointments and meetings are listed on the calendar, […]
Press release
The part-time position for Deputy in the Town Clerk/Tax Collector’s office is becoming available. Office hours include two evenings a week and some Saturdays. Functions that are performed within the department are governed by both local and state rules and regulations. Applicants must be cognizant of the highly confidential nature of the information within the […]
The second in a series for Andover taxpayers
By Charlie Darling, Beacon staff
In the August issue of the Beacon, Colby-Sawyer intern Aaron Hodge wrote a basic introduction to special education in general. In this article, we’ll dig into the extremely complex question of how we budget, fund, and account for special education in Andover. The Beacon is still planning a future article to try to answer the […]
Help our safety services help you!
By Rene Lefebvre, Chief, Andover Fire Department
Our 30th annual Chicken BBQ is in the record books. The turnout was smaller than in the past, however everyone seemed to have a great time. The kayak was won by a family across the channel from the fire station. Between the Fourth of July and the Chicken BBQ, we did well with our fundraising […]
