ANDOVER — An apparent impasse between Andover Code Enforcement Officer Robert Folsom Sr. and businessman Brian Mills on compliance to town laws could be headed to court unless selectmen take action. Folsom, on behalf of the Planning Board, has been trying to get Mills to comply with site-plan review and permitting laws. At issue is […]
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Andover board tables fuel bids approval again
ANDOVER — Selectmen were just as confused Tuesday night about fuel bids as they were a few weeks ago. And, like last time, they tabled the matter to get clarification from the bidders, Community Energy and C.N. Brown. By their expressions, selectmen Keith Farrington and Jane Rich clearly expected to understand the new bids better […]
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Andover businessman responds to code officer’s statements
ANDOVER — Local businessman and former Andover municipal officer Brian Mills gave selectmen handouts and rebuttals Tuesday night regarding previous statements made about him at a board meeting that was published in the Sun Journal. Mills rebutted comments made about him on June 23 by Code Enforcement Officer Robert Folsom Sr. He also said he wants […]
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Andover board to seek clarification from school officials on bill payments
ANDOVER — Selectmen will soon be speaking with Andover School Department officials to clarify monthly bill payments for the school and joint fuel purchases with the town. At Tuesday night’s meeting, Chairman Jim Adler said he attended a three-hour meeting with school officials Friday and learned that the town is to send checks to the […]
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Andover code officer closes ice cream parlor
ANDOVER — Following a lengthy discussion at Tuesday night’s selectmen meeting, Code Enforcement Officer Robert Folsom Sr. issued a stop-work order for a septic system at Kate’s Kones, immediately shutting down the ice cream parlor. Kate’s Kones, operated by Isaac and Kate Mills, opened on Father’s Day, June 13, 2013, at 52 Main St. Town […]
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Andover board updated on library matters
ANDOVER — Selectmen learned Tuesday night that the Andover Public Library will offer a story time at 1 p.m. Wednesdays starting July 8. They are looking for children ages 4 through 7 to participate, Director Janet Farrington said. “We’re really hoping for a good turnout,” she said. She said some sessions will include music or […]
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Andover board hires new town attorney, gets updates from CEO
ANDOVER — Selectmen unanimously voted Tuesday night to hire Jamie Belleau as the town attorney. Law firm Bernstein & Shur of Portland previously handled the town’s legal needs. “We absolutely need to have one,” Selectman Jane C. Rich said. Board of Selectmen Chairman Jim Adler and Selectman Keith Farrington agreed. Bell met with the board […]
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Andover board discusses winter, summer roads with county administrator
ANDOVER — Selectmen met at length with Oxford County Administrator Scott Cole Tuesday night in the first of a few meetings to determine topics that need to be addressed by commissioners and town officials. The discussion was mostly based on what Andover can do for the county in its unorganized territories of East B Hill […]
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Andover board worries about giving ATVs town-road access
ANDOVER — Since granting access early last month to all-terrain vehicles for two sections of town roads, Andover selectmen have worried about liability implications. On April 7, selectmen opened two sections of South Arm Road and North Main Street to ATV traffic while the Roxbury ATV Riders Club is building a new trail to Upton. […]
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Andover board learns of town plow truck, bridge decking needs
ANDOVER — Town officials learned Tuesday evening that the 2000 International plow truck has “minor rust issues,” Selectman Keith Farrington said. Road Commissioner Mark Farrington sought advice on what to do. He estimated a new truck would cost more than $100,000 while repairs could run about $10,000. That includes $2,500 for a new frame. “The […]