Initial plan should be done by November
At the request of the Andover Budget Committee, a Capital Improvement Committee was formed to look at the Town’s long-range capital improvement needs. Although authorization to form the committee was approved at the 1991 Town Meeting, the last capital improvement plan documented was in 2001. The intent of a capital improvement plan, under the provisions […]
Some major accomplishments, some lessons learned
Andover Town Meeting 2015, our Legislative Body made up of the citizens of Andover who attended the meeting, demonstrated its concern for and commitment to the town. That was reassuring, but I was disappointed that more people weren’t there. Apathy and cynicism do not serve the community and do not help to guide its development. […]
Vicky will serve as selectman until the next Town election
With Sophie Viandier’s resignation from the Board of Selectmen, the Board needed a third selectman to serve until the vacancy can be filled at the next Town election in March of 2016. The Board has filled the vacancy with its appointment of Vicky Mishcon, who previously served on the Board for six years, from 2008 […]
Ford 550 Superduty with four-wheel drive
Feedback welcome at regular monthly meetings
The Andover School Board wishes to thank the community for their support and feedback during the annual School District Meeting. Although not well attended, the voters overwhelmingly voted to approve the operating budget as well as three warrant articles. Two of these articles continue funding to the Special Education and High School Trust Funds, and the other funds a […]
Condensed from approved minutes
Present: Selectman Danforth, Chairman Coolidge, and Selectwoman Viandier; Jim Delaney, Officer Joe Mahoney, and Town Administrator Marj Roy. Selectmen discussed mailbox post replacement for Wood Sutton. Selectman Danforth suggested to send a letter requesting the post size and to let Mr. Sutton know that the policy states the Town will only replace up to $30. Town […]
Condensed from approved minutes
Board present: Michelle Dudek, Mark Heller, and Misty Sava Administration present: Mark MacLean, Christine Barry, Robin Heins, Jane Slayton, and Judith Turk Public present: Tina Cotton, Andover Police Chief Glenn Laramie, and Dean Barker Public comment: Chief Laramie spoke of the current assessment involving the utilization of Andover Elementary/Middle School as a voting site, given […]
Condensed from approved minutes
Present: Chairman Coolidge, Selectman Danforth, and Selectwoman Viandier; Road Agent John Thompson; Jim Delaney, Pat Frost, Town Administrator (TA) Marj Roy. Pat Frost spoke on behalf of the Andover Snowmobile Club, and they are looking to purchase land with easy access to the Rail Trail. The club has two large groomers, and they would like […]
Condensed from approved minutes
Members present: Selectman Coolidge and Selectwoman Viandier; Jim Delaney, Wood Sutton, Chief Laramie and Town Administrator (TA) Marj Roy. Town Administrator Marj Roy presented the cost for a table microphone. A wired microphone would cost $600 to $1,000 and a wireless microphone would cost between $1,000 and $2,000. Either option will require synchronization with the […]
Andover Police Department handled 278 calls for service from February 1 through February 28. Assist Citizen: 3 Assist Motorist: 4 Burglary: 1 Dog Loose: 2 Drugs/Possession: 1 House Check: 163 OHRV Complaint: 3 Public Relations Talk: 1 Sexual Assault: 1 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Incident: 3 Theft: 1 Traffic Offense Warning: 46 Arrests John Jipson, 26, Franklin: Bail jumping Stephanie […]