Capital Improvement Plan saves for anticipated expenses
By Ken Wells
On February 13, 2023, Andover’s Capital Improvements Program Committee submitted its final report to the Andover Planning Board. The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) considers capital items, such as highway department and emergency vehicles, town buildings and roads, which cost more than $20K and have a life expectancy of more than five years. The Committee’s aim […]
Catching up after delays due to supply issues
By Les Fenton
Progress on the new building for the Highway Department was slowed a bit by material supply issues during the month of January. The light steel needed to complete the interior walls and mezzanine were back-ordered and framing the interior only began in earnest during the first week of February. As this update is published, the […]
By Meghan Barton
By Lisa Meier
Survey open until end of February 2024
By Jacob Gliman
After an unexpected delay, our townwide resident opinion survey is now live and ready for action! Just use the link or QR code to start the survey: surveymonkey.com/r/AndoverNH2023 We designed the survey to be completable in about 10 minutes on a phone, tablet, laptop, or computer. Your opinion on each question matters; however, you may […]
Public welcome planned around July 4, 2024
By Les Fenton
Work on the Andover Highway Garage is ongoing and enjoyed great weather during the fall. Since our “Topping Out Ceremony” on November 20, all structural steel elements of the shell have been placed and the metal skin applied. The windows, doors, and flashing installations, as well, are all complete. The roof is finished, and the […]
"Public service is my calling"
By Scott Hilliard
My Name is Scott Hilliard. I was hired by the Select Board to be your Town Administrator. I began my duties on January 2, 2024. I am writing to introduce myself and am excited to work with the Town employees and Board of Selectmen, to continue to make Andover the wonderful community to live and […]
Everyone involved deserves recognition and thanks
By Jon Warzocha and Lee Wells
Thank you, thank you, thank you! An election couldn’t happen without the help of so many people, all of whom deserve our recognition and thanks. Being able to use AE/MS for our polling place upends their regular routine. Parents need to find care for their children for the day. Teachers need to create special remote […]
By Cheryl Swenson
Long standing members, Beth Frost and Jim Reed are retiring from their positions on the Cemetery Trustees Board. I appreciate their dedication and their work serving on this committee. Their input has been invaluable. The Trustees are seeking TWO new members to assist with overseeing the maintenance of our many cemeteries within Andover. The Cemetery […]
By Pat Moyer, as approved by Chief Mahoney
Andover Police Department handled 182 Calls for Service during November 2023, Including: Ambulance: 2 Assist Ambulance/Rescue: 2 Assist Citizens: 3 Assist Motorist: 5 Assist Police: 4 Assist Social Services: 1 Civil Issue/Standby: 1 Dog Loose: 3 Fraud: 1 Manner of Operation: 2 Protective Order (Violation): 1 Road Rage: 1 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Incident: 1 Traffic Offense-Citation: 4 […]
