Condensed from approved minutes. Present: Jesse Schust, Jerry Hersey, Lee Wells, Tina Cotton, Nancy Robart 2021 Budget: We can submit a budget based on the 2020 budget – was in Town Report. Beaver Deceiver expenses are in the Town budget. Current budget $1,300. $225 for New Hampshire Association of Conservation Commissioners, $100 for Ausbon Sargent […]
Acquisitions are saving Andover taxpayers money
Since March, the Andover Select Board and appointed Road Agent Jon Champagne have been working hard to fix and maintain our roads and properties while keeping a close eye on the budget. Additionally, the Highway Department Committee put together a comprehensive recommendation which included equipment acquisitions and outlined very specifically how these purchases will save […]
Position filled by Andover resident
We are happy to welcome Jessica Rand to the Town Office. Jessica and her family live in Andover. She grew up spending summer vacation at her grandparents’ summer home here and is happy to be a full-time resident of Andover. Jessica has an extensive bookkeeping background and great communication skills. She has joined us at […]
Check carbon monoxide detectors' batteries
On December 4 and 5 the Andover Fire Department sold Christmas trees. Perhaps it is time to discuss how to best take care of the tree for the health of the tree and the safety of your family. First, cut about an inch or so from the bottom of the tree before placing it in […]
Her volunteer work benefited many organizations
As many know by now, Andover sadly lost one of its most hard-working, selfless, and well-respected residents on the early morning of November 16, her family by her side at the Main Street home she had lived in since 1989. The article below is filled with reflections about Pat’s efforts on behalf of our community. […]
Redesigned ramp will be ADA compliant
The Andover Library Trustees and directors have been engaged in a planning process for the last two years in an effort to redesign the entrance to the Andover Library, with universal access and safety as the primary goals. The current ramp is unsafe for three reasons: snow slides from the roof; the ramp exits onto […]
Failure could cripple our ability to continue
Eighteen years ago, we re-started The Andover Beacon based on three core imperatives: Content that makes a difference to the community Enough advertising and donations to pay the bills Volunteers powering many aspects of the paper We nailed the first imperative from Day One. We can always do more and do better, of course, but […]
1,602 total ballots cast; 619 were absentee
Thanks to the extraordinarily strong spirit of volunteerism in Andover and the graciousness, determination, and gratitude of the voters, the election, which had been billed as “historic” and “contentious,” was smooth and uneventful. While attending Zoom training sessions for moderators, I heard again and again how towns were having trouble finding people to volunteer. However, […]
Six homes sold; one still on the market
Shayna Austin and Nathan Carrier sold 11 Flaghole Road to Mary January for $193,000. This two bedroom and one bathroom ranch style home sits on 0.55 acres and has 1,040 square feet of living space and a one-car detached garage. Trevor Garvey of KW Lakes and Mountains Realty/Meredith represented the sellers, and Casey DeStefano of […]
Market still good for sales during holidays
According to the New England Real Estate Network and the MLS, 53 properties sold in Andover (so far) in 2020; nine parcels of land and 44 single family homes. The highest selling price for a single family home was $697,000, and the average is $271,256. The median days on the market is 29. (I use […]