Building to be closed temporarily for mitigation efforts
We have very recently become aware of a radon issue in the Town Offices and Library. Results of a charcoal test kit indicated that we have a radon level of 32.0 pCi/L with a margin of error of +/- 1.6 pCi/L in the basement. We conducted additional testing in the office areas upstairs using an […]
Condensed from approved minutes of the Conservation Commission: Members Present: Nancy Robart, Tina Cotton, Jenny Bodwell, Nancy Teach, Jerry Hersey, Lee Wells, Sooze Hodgson, Jesse Schust. Public Informational Meeting (7 – 7:30 PM) January Minutes: Nancy R moved that we accept the minutes as edited, seconded by Tina: all in favor. Agenda: Add NRRC Conference […]
All dogs must be licensed prior to April 30.
Here’s hoping everyone had a great winter. I’m certainly ready for spring! My new Deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector, Cindy, has gone through her DMV training and has been thrown into the mix of motor vehicle registrations along with dog licensing. She will be attending more classes soon. Renewal notices pertaining to dog licensing have gone […]
The Andover Police Department handled 185 Calls for Service during February, 2023, including: 911 Hangup: 2 Assist Citizen: 11 Dog Bite: 1 Dog Loose: 2 Driving on Suspension/Revocation: 1 Good Morning Andover Program: 15 Road Hazard/Obstruction: 4 Road Rage: 1 Traffic Accident: 2 Traffic Offense-Citation: 7 Traffic Offense-Warning: 34 Welfare Check: 2 ARRESTS: Brendan Henss, […]
The Andover Police Department handled 222 Calls for Service during January, 2023, including: Assist Ambulance: 7 Assist Citizen: 4 Assist Court: 1 Assist Motorist: 4 Assist Social Services Agencies: 1 Contempt of Court: 1 Criminal Mischief: 1 Dog loose: 1 Domestic Dispute: 1 Good Morning Andover: 13 Juvenile Complaint: 2 Road Hazard/Obstruction: 3 School Walkthrough: […]
Andover Police Department handled 147 Calls for Service during December, 2022, including: Animal-Cruelty: 1 Assist Citizen: 6 Assist Motorist: 2 Child Abuse: 2 Dog – Loose:2 Driving on Suspension/Revocation: 3 Harassing Communication: 1 Road Hazard/Obstruction: 12 Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Incident: 5 Traffic Offense-citation: 6 Traffic Offense-warning:17 Warrant-Criminal/Civil: 2 Welfare Check: 1 ARRESTS: Andrew Howe, age 56, Sutton: […]
Cemeteries to re-open Mid-April
At the time of this publication Spring is officially here and snow, hopefully, is melted from the ground. New England’s fifth season, known as Mud season, is here. Your Cemetery Trustees anticipate being able to open up Proctor and Lakeview Cemeteries around April 15 – the official opening day – but that depends on how […]
Would you help us out? Great costume!
Uncle Sam has led the Andover Fourth of July Parade since 2004. Charlie Darling has enthusiastically and happily taken on this role. Charlie told me he “absolutely loved it” year after year. Charlie is not able to continue this tradition due to advancing age, health issues, and stamina. Therefore, there is an amazing opportunity awaiting […]
Good, and easy recipe to make for company!
This is a good, and easy, recipe to make for company! For some background, Barb DeAngelis is my sister Mary’s Sister-in-Law. Both Barb and my sister married brothers Paul (Mary) and Bob (Barb). While the brothers are now deceased, Mary and Barb have remained close friends and currently live in Concord. “Super Chicken” by Barb […]
Good stories, access to information, and creating a sanctuary: these are the reasons why I became a school librarian and why I am honored to be a write-in candidate for Library Trustee. If elected, I will work together with my fellow trustees and outstanding librarians to ensure that everyone in Andover, from the small to […]