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. […]
Curriculum requirements and school population are growing
There are three additions to the 2013-14 proposed school budget and one warrant article that need further explanation. I will explain the thinking behind these additions and why those of us involved thought it was important to bring to the voters. As a school, we are charged with providing the best education for every student […]
After a very mild December, Mother Nature has finally cooperated, and the Andover outdoor ice rink is once again up and running, and lately has been a hub of activity. The rink is located on the basketball court next to the skate park at AE/MS, and the overhead lights shine bright until 10 PM each […]
New service windows, new Web site, and more
The new year brings new and necessary changes to the Andover Town Offices. Improvements to safety via the Department of Labor, adjustments to Town personnel and their hours, and technological upgrades are all in effect. Progress is essential to the Town, and the Board of Selectmen is confident these changes will prove to be valuable. […]
Plowing across public roads is banned
At the end of the year, the Board of Selectmen adopted a new winter maintenance policy and three ordinances to help clarify public responsibilities, improve resident and personnel safety, and prevent damage to snow removal equipment. The first ordinance states that residents may not shovel, snow blow, or plow snow into or across public roads. […]
Introduction Ice and snow control on our town roads is necessary for routine travel and for emergency services. The Town will provide such service in a safe and cost-effective manner, keeping in mind safety, budget, personnel, and environmental concerns. The Town will use town officers and employees and town-owned equipment and/or private contractors and their […]
The paper and the Web site grow; support dwindles
It’s that time of year again – time for Andover residents, all of whom receive the Beacon in their mailbox each month at no charge, to make a voluntary contribution to help keep the Beacon going. The Andover Beacon is published by Community Publishing of Andover, Inc., a 501(c)(3) public charitable trust. We rely on […]
Not even close to the driest month: February ’89
Remember November – way back in 2012, half a winter ago? It was a sunny, dry month, so dry that it tied August, 1996 as the second driest month in Andover since 1981.* (That’s when I began keeping precipitation records.) * Like some recent baseball records, this one needs an asterisk. I had a substitute […]
Introduction Ice and snow control on our town roads is necessary for routine travel and for emergency services. The Town will provide such service in a safe and cost-effective manner, keeping in mind safety, budget, personnel, and environmental concerns. The Town will use town officers and employees and town-owned equipment and/or private contractors and their […]