Holiday closings for Christmas and New Year's
Holiday Office Schedule The Town Clerk/Tax Collector Office will be closing early on Tuesday, Christmas Eve, at 4 PM Then we will be closed on Christmas Day and the day after Christmas. We will be open Saturday morning, December 28, between 9 and 11 AM. We will then close early on Tuesday, December 31, New […]
Outdated building ordinance to be replaced
On Tuesday, January 14, the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the Andover Zoning Ordinance. The hearing will begin at 7:30 PM at the Town Hall meeting room. The changes would bring Andover’s ordinances into alignment with current state law on building permits. The Andover Board of Selectmen and David […]
Candidates needed for Selectman, School Board, and more.
With Town Meeting coming up in March, it’s time to think about who’s going to fill all the positions in town government and in the school district to keep the wheels turning smoothly. The following is a run-down of what offices will be on the ballot in March and what the incumbents may be planning. […]
His quiet way had a big impact at the fire stations
It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the loss of one of our own. Andover Fire Fighter Jim Graham passed away in late November. With the loss of Jim we are not only robbed of his company but also of his skill as a fire fighter and a caring member of our community. Jim […]
Marks a significant step toward sustainability
I’m very pleased to announce that our first-ever canvassing campaign for The Andover Beacon raised well over $6,000 and brought to 330 the total number of Andover households who have donated to the Beacon this year. That puts us just over half-way to achieving long-term sustainability for the Beacon, which we calculate will require about […]
Unexpended surplus from school averts much larger increase
The tax rates for Andover for 2013 have been finalized – up about 3.9% over last year. A property in the Andover Fire District assessed at $200,000 will have its tax bill increase from $3,734 for 2012 to $3,876 for 2013, an increase of $142. Similar amounts apply for a property in the East Andover […]
January 21 primary, March 11 election
We are all deeply saddened by the loss of Councilor Ray Burton, New Hampshire’s public servant and champion of the North Country. His dedication to the citizens of New Hampshire was unparalleled, and he will be sorely missed. A memorial service celebrating the life of Councilor Burton will be held on Saturday, December 14, at […]
New pattern accommodates new equipment, promotes safety
When you visit the Andover Transfer Station, you will see that some major changes are in progress. You will see a new compactor for recyclables; a new four-lane drive-through pattern, with two lanes for recycling and two for trash; and a new barrier between the recycling lanes and the trash lanes. In addition, there were […]
Ordinances, Forms, and Minutes Available Online
The Andover Zoning Board of Adjustment has been busy making things a bit easier for applicants. We have a new Web site at Andover.nh.us/ZBA-WEB/ZBA.html where just about everything related to the ZBA is available online. Do you have questions about the Zoning Ordinance? The ordinance, formerly only available for $10 at the Town Office, is […]