161 calls for service in February
March 25, 2017 •
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The Andover Police Department handled 161 Calls for Service during January, including: Assist Citizen: 4 Assist Social Service Agencies: 1 Assist Fire: 3 Criminal Trespass: 1 Death/Suicide: 1 Disturbance: 1 Driving on Suspension/Revocation: 1 House Check: 75 Road Hazard/Obstruction: 3 Traffic Offense-Citation: 2 Traffic Offense-Warning: 30 Welfare Check: 1 ARRESTS: Kathleen Golden-Sochan, age 69, Andover: […]
January 16, 2017 to February 15, 2017
February 27, 2017 •
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On January 27, David Reep sold 19 Last Street to Steven and Nancy MacKinnon for $249,000. Arthur Urie of Lake Farm Realty assisted the seller and Julie Jasys of BHHS Verani assisted the buyer. The 2,015 square-foot house has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and sits on 30.35 acres. On January 31, Joshua and Melissa McLean sold 197 Putney Road to Margaret Donaldson for $140,000. Greg Proulx of BH&G Masiello […]
Available by March 1
February 24, 2017 •
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Typical property tax bill could rise $316 for 2017
February 24, 2017 •
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By Ed Hiller, Budget Committee
The Andover Budget Committee recommendation for the 2017 budgets (net of appropriations that are funded by non-tax sources) total $7,430,214, an increase over 2016 of $398,598. This is an increase of 5.7%, and will add approximately $1.58 to the tax rate. About 93% of this increase comes from the increase in the School budget due […]
Frequently Asked Questions
February 24, 2017 •
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By Andover School Board
When and where is the vote for the project? The vote is on Monday, March 6 at 7 PM, at the AE/MS gymnasium. Please bring a photo ID to vote. What if I have a child at home to care for during that time? Babysitting will be available at school for children of all ages […]
Saving energy and money for the town
February 23, 2017 •
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By Randall Costa, Andover Energy Group
In the last Beacon issue we described the high-efficiency upgrade program underway for Andover’s Town Offices building, including the library. We previewed warrant articles to complete this program through improvement of the building’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and through solar. Here are the details of the warrant articles. All the costs will be […]
February 23, 2017 •
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By Andover Select Board
The polls will be open from 11 AM to 7 PM on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Articles 1 and 2, below, will be voted on during polling hours. Town Meeting begins after the polls close at 7 PM. Comments in italics below are not part of the official warrant but were provided to the Beacon by the […]
February 22, 2017 •
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By Art Urie, For the Planning Board
Accessory Dwelling Unit is a very complicated title for a simple idea. An Accessory Dwelling Unit is a separate living space within what looks like a single-family home. Traditionally such units have always existed and have been identified as “mother-in-law apartments” or “granny flats” or “au-pair suites.” Calling them Accessory Dwelling Units makes clear that […]
AEG will be available to answer questions
February 22, 2017 •
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By Larry Chase
Want to see what’s going on to improve Town Hall working conditions and save taxpayer dollars at the same time? Want to learn about improving your home energy efficiency and cutting energy costs as well? Then read on. As the articles, The Town Offices Energy Upgrade Warrant Articles Part 1 (February issue) and Part 2 […]
209 calls for service in January
February 15, 2017 •
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The Andover Police Department handled 209 Calls for Service during January, including: Ambulance: 3 Animal – Cruelty: 1 Animal Livestock Complaint: 1 Animal – Wild: 1 Assist Citizen: 5 Business Check: 8 Criminal Trespass: 1 House Check: 70 Road Hazard/Obstruction: 2 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Incident: 1 Traffic Accident: 3 Traffic Offense – Citation: 4 Traffic Offense – […]
