Solarize Kearsarge Helps Homeowners Save on Adding Solar

Learn more at October 18 launch event in New London

By Larry Chase, Andover Energy Group
Solarize Kearsarge Helps Homeowners Save on Adding Solar

Are you interested – even remotely – in installing solar panels to provide electricity for your home or small business? If so, and if you own property in Andover, New London, or Wilmot, be sure to attend the launch of Solarize Kearsarge on Saturday, October 18, at 10 AM in the Ivey Science Center at […]

Town Launches New Web Site at Andover.NH.us

Wanted: photos and other submissions

By Lois Magenau, Town Office
Town Launches New Web Site at Andover.NH.us

It’s here! The Town of Andover is pleased to announce that its newly revitalized Web site is up and running. It is designed to provide you with all you may need and want to know about our beautiful town: upcoming meetings and events of interest, Town Office contact information, Board of Selectmen and committee meeting […]

Major Fundraising Push Starts on October 6

200 households aren’t enough to keep the Beacon going!

By Charlie Darling, Andover Beacon staff
Major Fundraising Push Starts on October 6

The Andover Beacon’s vital fall fundraising campaign gets underway on October 6! That’s when our volunteer canvassers will start picking names of Andover residents who haven’t donated to the Beacon yet this year. If this is the first you’re hearing of this new initiative and why it’s vital to keeping the Beacon going, here’s a […]

It’s Time to Get Your Beacon Lawn Sign!

Help raise awareness of the coming canvassing campaign

It’s Time to Get Your Beacon Lawn Sign!

The Beacon’s vitally-important fall canvassing campaign is coming in October. Please help remind everyone in Andover that “It’s up to All of Us to Help Keep the Beacon Going” by putting one of our lawn signs in your front yard. We’ve only got 50 of them, so please stop by the Beacon office in the […]

Receive Local Emergency Notifications on Your Phone or E-mail

Home phones are automatic; cell phones require sign-up

By Jane Hubbard, Emergency Management Director

Town of Andover emergency officials now have the ability to notify all Andover residents of emergency incidents affecting a portion or all of the town. As part of its NH Alerts program, the state of New Hampshire has implemented an Emergency Notification System that allows all communities to make emergency notifications to all of the […]

Are Cancer Rates in Andover Higher Than Elsewhere?

Experts discuss the data on October 22

By Cindy Benson, for the Beacon

In early June, a panel of experts was invited to speak to concerned citizens of Andover about cancer rates in New Hampshire; how cancer statistics are gathered and analyzed; and what is being done in terms of education and outreach to communities. This panel was very informative and answered many questions from the audience throughout […]

Fourth of July Committee Plans Some Changes for 2015

But a parade rain date seems impractical

By Bob Ward, Fourth of July Committee

Well, this year’s Fourth of July Celebration was pretty much a total wash out! But the Fourth of July Committee has already begun planning for the Fourth of July 2015, and we want to make next year’s celebration a great one, in keeping with Andover’s finest tradition. First of all, for those groups who started […]

Runners and Bicyclists Converge on Andover for Major Fundraiser

Fun and fundraising for the entire town on September 27

By Heather Makechnie, for the Beacon
Runners and Bicyclists Converge on Andover for Major Fundraiser

“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” – The athlete’s oath of the Special Olympics On Saturday, September 27, runners and bicyclists from all over the state will be thronging Andover to participate in a fundraiser for Special Olympics New Hampshire. Individuals – including Special Olympic athletes as well […]