The Andover Police Department responded to 345 calls for service during the period of May 15 to June 14. The following is a partial breakdown for those calls. Business checks: 15 House checks: 48 Manner of operation: 4 Neighborhood disputes: 2 Pistol permits: 8 Public relations: 2 Road rage: 1 Suspicious person, vehicle, or incident: […]
Three locations that impact water quality
In the June issue, the Beacon published the first of a three-part series, with the Andover Conservation Commission answering questions on the importance of water quality to local residents and visitors, and on our common role in assuring an abundant clean water supply in the future. That article began with an overview of Andover’s water […]
Applause for Mike Martin at his last meeting
A long, severe, winter followed by a short spring brought us to the last meeting of Andover School Board for the 2013-2014 school year. Oil bids were considered in preparation for the next season, and the choice was made to accept the low bid of $3.1275 per gallon, firm, by AD&G Fuel Company. Funding of the […]
July meeting to focus on breast cancer
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in the fall of 2009, I soon found out I was not alone among my friends and neighbors in Andover. Those who had gone before me decided to start a “dinner club,” and we met several times to support one another. The other members shared their experiences, recommended […]
Andover residents invited to participate
On Saturday, August 2, twenty-four area communities will participate in one of the longest running and most successful household hazardous waste collection programs in New England. Four collection sites — Bristol, Laconia, Moultonborough, and Ossipee — will be open from 8:30 AM to noon. will be open. Residents and property owners in the 24 participating […]
Alpha program starting up in the fall
The Andover Congregational Church will once again have a space on the Village Green for Andover’s Fourth of July celebration. We plan to be located in the area of the Stone Chapel, so please look for us. We will be selling cotton candy for $2. We will also have water available for thirsty customers, including […]
Village Green on the Fourth, fireworks on the fifth
Once again our fundraising campaign for Andover’s annual Fourth of July celebration was a big success. People who donated were very generous. Our thanks to Wanda Smith and all the canvassers. We equaled and possibly surpassed last year’s collection. CANCELLED! Due to a major rain event associated with the on-coming hurricane …the Andover 4th of […]
Developing outdoor assets can attract new investment
Outdoor recreation is a booming segment of the US economy, and development of recreational resources and/or improving existing resources can have a major impact on our community. Recent studies across the country have shown that connecting communities to natural resources can provide opportunities for economic growth, increase the quality of life of local residents, raise […]
