Since the last snow storm, I had been thinking about photographing the reflections of snow-covered evergreens in a slow-moving river. On January 16 we got about six inches of new snow and when I woke up the following morning, I could see the sun was coming out. Morning sun, a new blanket of snow, all […]
The New Hampshire Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is encouraging state residents and visitors to take precautions in advance of a major winter storm that is expected to strike New England beginning tomorrow. “There is still uncertainty about the exact track of this storm, but it seems certain that New Hampshire will experience […]
“Substantially more cost effective” than fossil fuel
Two local schools have seen the value in making a commitment to harnessing solar energy. Both Colby-Sawyer College in New London and Proctor Academy in Andover are prime displays of harnessing the sun’s abundant energy while not spewing waste into the atmosphere or into the environment. You can see Proctor’s solar array when you drive […]
Here are the minutes for Town committee meetings that took place in January 2013. Board of Selectmen: January 7 January 21 Planning Board: January 8 January 22 Zoning Board of Adjustment: January 15 Recreation Committee: January 8 Conservation Commission: January 9 School Board: January 8
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. […]