Andover Adds 19 COVID Cases in One Week
21 active cases; 182 since the pandemic began
Drake’s Place Eatery and Market Opens at 46 Main Street
Indoor farmers market, local foods, beer and wine
By Shelley Geoghegan
When The Kitchen restaurant announced it would be leaving Andover, there was a town-wide groan of dismay. But it didn’t take long for another restaurant to fill the empty spot at 46 Main Street. Drake’s Place Eatery and Market opened its doors on September 10 and has been busy serving a menu of “farm to […]
Electric Vehicles Can Help Shape the Future of Andover
Market share and affordability will grow
By Ken Wells
When I was a science teacher, my students and I built a competition Electric Vehicle (EV) based on a Ford Ranger 4×4 and campaigned it very successfully in the American Tour de Sol from about 2002 to 2008. The yellow truck (named “Woodstock” after Snoopy’s little bird friend) was equipped with solar panels that worked […]
Andover COVID Cases Up Sharply in September
Governor warns of worse to come
Local Calls Will Soon Require Area Code
Get ready to update your cell phone’s contact list
By Beacon staff
Beginning on Sunday, October 24, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mandates a change in the way you dial local calls in 36 states, including New Hampshire. Starting on that date, you’ll never again dial just seven digits (i.e. 735-6099 for the Beacon). Instead, you must dial the area code plus the telephone number for all […]
Andover Conservation Commission Explains Its Purpose
Charged with protecting natural resources
Press release
Shawn Upton has joined the Andover Conservation Commission (ACC), filling the last remaining seat (of seven) on the Commission. Shawn is an active fisherman and hunter and brings that perspective to ACC. Copies of Merrimack County Local Food Guide 2021 are available for free at the Andover Public Library and the Bachelder Library. The Guide […]
Andover Real Estate Transactions September 2021
Lull in summer activity, stronger fall projected
By Ty Morris
One home sold on the MLS in Andover this month. Carol Meyers sold 31 Elkins Hill Road to Jason Thompson for $340,000. This three bedroom, one and a half bathroom ranch with an attached one-car garage sits on 2.09 acres. Ed Kinzer of Coldwell Banker Lifestyles represented the sellers and Amber Rejdych of BHHS Verani […]
New Penacook Shopping Center to Feature Market Basket in 2022
Located just outside of Boscawen near I93
Press release
Interchange Development LLC announces the construction of “Merchants Way”, a new Market Basket anchored shopping center conveniently located adjacent to Interstate 93 Exit 17 in the Penacook area of Concord New Hampshire. The first phase of Merchants Way will include a new 80,741 square foot Market Basket supermarket, 22,500 square feet of attached retail space, […]
Climate Change Report Confirms Irrefutable Truths
Andover already sees the effects
By Ken Wells
Note from the Editor: In the coming months, the Beacon will attempt to collect articles with facts about how climate change is impacting Andover, its citizens, businesses, environment, ecology, agriculture, and tourism. In addition to articles, we also welcome letters that adhere to our Letters policy at AndoverBeacon.com/Letters. If you have an idea for an […]
Andover Real Estate Transactions July to August 2021
Six Andover properties sold
By Ty Morris
Six properties sold on the Multiple Listing Service in Andover last month. Gerard and Brittney Murray sold their home at 5 Stewart Street to Marc and Sylvia Dawalga for $185,000. This two bedroom and one bathroom ranch sits on .55 acres and has 920 square feet of living space. Ty Morris of Coldwell Banker Lifestyles […]