Public Meeting to Consider Andover Food Pantry

Monday, February 17 at 7 PM

By Dan Coolidge, Chair, Andover Lions Food Pantry Committee

Because of the snow storm, the February 13 public meeting to gather information about possible changes in the operation of the Andover Food Pantry was postponed. The meeting is now scheduled for Monday, February 17, at 7 PM in the basement of the Andover Town Hall. The meeting remains open to anyone with an interest in […]

Town Minutes for March 2014

Board of Selectmen March 4 March 17 March 31 Planning Board March 11 March 25 Zoning Board of Adjustment March 18 Recreation Committee March 11 Conservation Commission March 20 School Board March 18  

Town Minutes for February 2014

Board of Selectmen February 3 February 19 Planning Board February 11 February 25 Zoning Board of Adjustment February 18 Recreation Committee February 11 Conservation Commission February 12 School Board February 4  

Town Minutes for January 2014

Board of Selectmen January 6 January 20 Planning Board January 14 January 28 Zoning Board of Adjustment January 21 Recreation Committee January 14 Conservation Commission January 8 School Board January 7  

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 […]