Steve Colardeau takes Best of Show
With 13 local amateur photographers participating in the July 4 Andover Photo Contest sponsored by the Andover Institute, Sarah Gilman of Andover won the popular vote for her stunning photo of a rainbow over Highland Lake, taken with her cell phone. Steve Colardeau won second place in the public balloting and was awarded the Best […]
Funds raised for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts
This year’s Andover Firecracker 5K on the Fourth of July was a huge success. It was our largest field ever, with over 100 race-day sign-ups and 166 finishers. The race raised over $1,000 each for Andover’s Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. A huge “Thank you!” to Amy Rheaume, Kathy Bennett, Robin Davis, the Cub Scout and Boy […]
Spectacular day all around
Spectacular! That’s the word for this year’s Andover Fourth of July celebration! Spectacular weather, spectacular parade, spectacular festival on the Village Green, spectacular races, spectacular ball games, and of course, spectacular fireworks! The Andover Lions Club pancake breakfast was again a success, with a line forming all the way out the door, waiting for all […]
328 calls for service in June
The Andover Police Department handled 328 calls for service during June, including: Animal livestock complaint: 2 Assist citizen: 9 Criminal mischief: 2 Dog loose: 7 House check: 24 Parking violations: 10 Pistol permit: 16 Reckless driving: 2 Road rage: 1 Road Hazard: 4 Traffic arrest: 1 Traffic citation: 7 Traffic warning: 162 Arrests Lisa Quinn, […]
Donations totaled over $9,000
I’m happy to report that we broke a fundraising record this year for Andover’s annual Fourth of July celebration, with a total of $9,027 for donations. Thanks to all who supported the Fourth of July Committee with monetary donations as well as by purchasing raffle tickets. The total raised by selling raffle tickets was $633. […]
To benefit Recreation Committee
Seventy-six golfers took part in the Closest to the Pin event on the Fourth of July at Carr Field. The pin was out there, 100 yards from the tee. The prizes were free rounds of golf at local clubs: Den Brae (who also supplied the clubs), Mojolaki, and Country Club of New Hampshire. Winners of free rounds […]
Raised over $2,500 to support programs
The Andover Public Libraries’ Fourth of July book sale was a great success, raising over $2,500 for our two libraries. Many thanks to Proctor Academy for lending us the Stone Chapel, to everyone who donated books throughout the year, and to the Boy Scouts for carrying them over. Thanks also to our dedicated Library Directors, […]
Showcasing heroes of the future
