Planning Board Minutes, January 14, 2014

Condensed from approved minutes

Members present: Paul Currier, Chair; Jon Warzocha, Vice-Chair; Nancy Teach; Pat Moyer; Duncan Coolidge, ex-officio Also present for duration of appropriate items: Dave Powers, Deputy Building Inspector; Colin Brown; Bob Ward; Vicky Mishcon; Andy Prokosch; Lenny Caron Non-Binding Consultation: Colin Brown, agent for Ambrose Logging and James Gee, for an annexation Application presented indicating the […]

Mark MacLean to Head SAU #46

Steps up from #2 spot at Kearsarge district

Press release
Mark MacLean to Head SAU #46

The SAU #46 Board representing the Merrimack Valley School Board and the Andover School Board is pleased to announce the selection for the Superintendent of Schools position presently held by Dr. Michael Martin, who will retire on June 30. After a nationwide search, the committee has selected the Assistant Superintendent for the Kearsage Regional School […]

Kenney Wins Republican Primary for Executive Council Seat

Faces Cryans in March 11 special election

By Charlie Darling, Beacon staff

According to the Associated Press, Joe Kenney defeated fellow Republicans Mark Aldrich and Christopher Boothby in the primary election on January 21 for the Executive Councilor’s seat left vacant by the death of Ray Burton. Kenney received 3,622 votes, including 14 from Andover; Christopher Boothby received 2,622 votes, with 1 from Andover; and Mark Aldrich […]

Proposed 2014 Budgets Up 3.4%

Reduced revenues could mean 10% tax hike

By Ed Hiller, Andover Budget Committee

The Andover Budget Committee recommends a 2014 budget for the Andover School District of $4,704,553, up $88,597 over last year’s appropriation. The recommended budget for the Town, net of directly offsetting revenues, is $1,637,331, up $148,188 over last year’s net appropriation. The recommended budgets for the two Fire Departments total $106,624, the same as last […]

Board of Selectmen Minutes, December 16, 2013

Condensed from approved minutes

The Road Agent requested that the Winter Maintenance Policy be published and posted. Procurement Policy Update The updated policy gives authority to the Town Administrator to monitor and execute the purchasing process, and it tightens up rules. It is explicit as to profit and loss of contractors/bidders. This is a “not to exceed” system. The […]

Board of Selectmen Minutes, December 2, 2013

Condensed from approved minutes

Present: Selectmen Mishcon, Danforth, and Coolidge; Town Administrator (TA) Roy, Road Agent Jon Champagne, Don Gross Road Agent’s Report Jon inquired as to whether or not issues addressed via the Communication Transmittal Form require signed work proposals before issues can be resolved. The Board agreed this is not necessary. Proposal forms are for projects only. […]

Board of Selectmen Work Session Notes, December 30, 2013

Condensed from approved minutes

December 30 Present: Selectmen Danforth and Coolidge; Town Administrator Roy Encumbrances: Selectman Danforth moved to encumber $4,500 from the Cable TV-Web site expense line for Web site design and development. Selectman Coolidge seconded the motion, and the motion carried. Selectman Danforth moved to encumber $10,000 for Town Office renovations, repairs to basement windows, file cabinets, […]

Board of Selectmen Minutes, November 18, 2013

Condensed from approved minutes

November 18 Condensed from approved minutes Present: Selectmen Mishcon, Danforth and Coolidge, Town Administrator Roy, Road Agent Jon Champagne, and a member of the public, John Thompson. Bids for demolition of buildings at 76 Bridge Road as well as cleanup of debris at that location were opened. Bids were from: Atwood, Thompson, Hurlburt, Abandanza, Darryl […]

Board of Selectmen Minutes, October 21, 2013

Condensed from approved minutes

October 21, 2013 Present: Selectmen Mishcon and Coolidge; Jon Warzocha, Reggie Roy, Jon Champagne, TA Marjorie Roy. Transfer Station Thank you to Jon Warzocha for assisting with the drawings and two optional plans for the single-stream recycling renovation at the Transfer Station. Ms. Mishcon described the traffic pattern changes that will take place. Discussion tonight […]