Andover’s ‘Town House’ 1879
The recent acquisition of the former Andover Town Hall (or “town house,” as it was originally called) prompted its new owners to learn more about its origins. The Andover Town Report “for the Year Ending March 1, 1880” listed these payments for construction of the building the previous year: Hiram Fifield for land $75.00 John […]
Once October arrives, the Select Board begins meeting most Friday mornings (open to the public) with the Town Administrator and often the Road Agent, to begin reviewing expenditures in the different town departments. Many questions are asked: Did we have enough resources to carry out the day to day business? Were there any unexpected problems […]
The Presidential Election was tense and exciting to say the least but campaigning ended on November 9. According to Election Law (RSA 664:17) all election signage must be removed within two weeks after the election. This applies to signs on public property AND private property. It has been more than two months since the election, […]
Town of Andover, New Hampshire Noise Ordinance In accordance with RSA 31:39, I (n), the Town of Andover hereby adopts the following Ordinance to regulate noise and to provide for the promotion of public health, comfort, convenience, safety, welfare, prosperity and the peace and quiet of the Town and its citizens. SECTION 1 PURPOSE AND […]
New draft included in this issue
Thank you to the folks who attended the Public Hearing for the Noise Ordinance on Monday, January 16. Attendance was light, but useful, and thoughtful suggestions were made that tailor this updated version to Andover’s needs. Please be sure to read the Ordinance in this February issue of the Beac0n as the changes made at the […]
Saving energy and money for the Town
As you know, the Town Hall building includes the Town’s administration and archives, the Library, the Food Pantry, the Beacon offices, and the Town’s cable TV station. A warrant article at Town Meeting in March will ask voters to apply reserve funds to a high-efficiency upgrade to the building’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). A second […]
Committee encourages new members
Another month has passed as we approach Andover’s 75th Annual Fourth of July celebration. As mentioned last month, committee members have been reaching out to town and area organizations to solicit floats. Out of the 40 organizations we planned to approach, over half have been contacted. Float entries aren’t limited to organizations. Individuals, families, and […]
Road closed most of day
It’s nothing short of a miracle! On Friday morning, January 20 at approximately 10 AM, a tanker truck went off the side of Route 4, near Green Crow. The tanker was carrying 7000 gallons of fuel oil for Proctor Academy and was headed west on Route 4 when it crossed the center line and went […]
Students offer ideas for future use
They came in waves, from 20 to twice that in each wave, all through the morning of Friday, December 9, for a visit to Andover’s Old Town Hall located at 157 Main Street, just minutes from their classrooms at the Andover Elementary/Middle School (AE/MS). Altogether, the visitors, students in grades one through eight, numbered about […]
