Octopus Chases Submarine, Wins First Prize
Exciting boat parade on Highland Lake for the Fourth
American Legion Post 101 Stars in Fourth of July Parade
Next meeting: August 18 at 7 PM
By Lloyd Perreault, Post 101
Andover’s American Legion Crosby-Gilbert Post 101 participated in the Fourth of July parade, and the response from those viewing our entry with the new banner and the trailer with members riding was very positive. The many salutes, clapping. and thanks were greatly appreciated. Next year, we hope to have many more members and veterans participating. […]
Fourth of July Donations Just Top $7,000
Only part of the support the community provides
By Judy Perreault, Fourth of July Committee
When all the money donated to the Andover Fourth of July Committee was counted, we were elated to find that we collected $7,037, just making our dream goal. This was just from the door-to-door and mailed-in booster donations. I believe the whole event costs around $15,000. Program ads, raffle, and green rentals and sales make […]
Fireworks Leave Sharp Debris Behind
Washes ashore at Highland Lake
Dennis Phelps Lands Closest to the Pin on the Fourth
Richard Brewster gets third place
By Tim Norris, Andover Recreation Committee
Eighty-four golfers tried their expertise at the Closest to the Pin contest on Carr Field during Andover’s Fourth of July celebration. The distance was set at 100 yards. Danbury was well represented, and there were lots of good shots from Andover as well. Until it was time for the parade, there was a good throng […]
Dennis Phelps Lands Closest to the Pin on the Fourth
Richard Brewster gets third place
By Tim Norris, Andover Recreation Committee
84 golfers tried their expertise at the Closest to the Pin contest on Carr Field. The distance was set at 100 yards. Danbury was well represented and there were lots of good shots from Andover residents as well. There was a good throng of onlookers and plenty of cheerful comments prior to the start of […]
Andover Fourth of July 2015 in Photos
Lindsey Allenby, Larry Chase, and Steve Colardeau all sent great photos capturing the fun and the spirit of Andover’s annual Fourth of July celebration.
Andover Real Estate Transactions, May and June 2015
May 16 through June 15, 2015
On June 11, Howard and Patricia Proctor sold 37 Channel Road to Joseph and Joan Ponti for $257,058. Christina McKee of Coldwell Banker Milestone Real Estate assisted both the seller and the buyer. The 2,200-square foot house has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths and sits on 0.65 acres. Although this was the only home sold […]
Summer Residents Invited to Meet with Town Officials
A chance to ask questions, learn about Andover town government
By Vicky Mishcon, Board of Selectmen
Andover has a long history of welcoming summer residents to our beautiful part of the state. This year the Board of Selectmen have decided to follow the example of other surrounding towns and invite summer residents to a special meeting where they can ask questions and find out what’s been going on in town while […]
Sgt. Joe Mahoney Catches Thieves Stealing Copper Plumbing
Tire tracks at empty house made him suspicious
Press release
On Friday, April 10, Sergeant Joe Mahoney of the Andover Police Department observed fresh tire tracks to a residence on Flaghole Road. He also observed two sets of footprints leading to and from the back door of the residence. Knowing that the residence has been unoccupied, he became suspicious and called for another police unit […]