Andover will be the place to be this weekend if you love snow and are a snowmobiler or just an interested party. The Andover Snow Valley Sno-goers is holding their 50th anniversary celebration. It will be held this Saturday, March 7th, starting at 10 am at THE HUT club house, 205 South Main Street. The grills will be fired up around 10ish for burgers, dogs, and other goodies. There will also be limited edition 50th stuff along with other garb. Parking for vehicles and trailers will be at the park and ride on Elm Street (Grimaldi Field). All are welcome to attend. It promises to be a good time as it is a vintage ride in as well. Congratulations on 50 years!
If you are looking for something a little more low-key then maybe the Cabin Fever Reliever is for you. This Saturday, the 7th, is the only date for the month of March. It is held at the Andover Congregational Church from 10-2. Bring along your craft project and settle in with fellow crafters for a few relaxing hours. Bring along a snack; coffee and tea are provided.
The Andover Elementary students had the opportunity to have their PE and Art teacher, Mrs. Harris, visit the school and share with them the fascinating process of tapping maple trees and collecting sap. Her family owns and operates a sugar shack. Once the sap is collected, the students will have the incredible opportunity to visit Mrs. Harris’s family farm to see firsthand how the sap is boiled down and transformed into delicious maple syrup. A sweet learning experience awaits! A sure sign that spring is near when you see the maple trees being tapped. Always makes you wonder...who came up with this idea? Let’s take this tree juice and boil it...it will be delicious! Haha.
Here is some budget news from AES: The budget for FY 27 (26-27) is currently being finalized. The draft budget will be presented on March 11, 2026, at a regular school board meeting. We start at 5:00 p.m., and the meeting is held in the AES Library. All are invited to attend. The AES budget includes the cost for educating all Andover students in PreK - Grade 12. This is generally between 65-67 students. We pay tuition, special ed costs, and bussing for middle school and high school students attending both SAD 44 and RSU 10. We do have some middle/high school Andover students attending private schools, so we also pay that tuition. (The state sets the tuition rates.) All of these costs are covered in the budget each year. If you have questions, please contact a school board member, call the school and leave your name & number so Superintendent Leanne Condon can call you back, or email her at lcondon@andoverschoolmaine.org.
Nomination Papers are available for the following Town elected positions: Select Board Member, Assessor, Overseer of the Poor—one position; 3-year term Andover School Board Representative—two positions, each for 3-year term. Nomination papers are now available at the Andover Town Office from the Town Clerk during normal business hours (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 8-1, Wednesday 12-5) and must be returned by Monday, April 27, 2026 at 1 p.m. The Town Election will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 to coincide with the State of Maine Primary Election at the Andover Town Hall.
There are also some employment opportunities for the town:
Transfer Station Attendant: The Transfer Station is seeking a reliable person available to work per diem on weekends, as well as week days, as hours become available. This position requires communication skills, good decision making, working in all types of weather conditions, ability to lift up heavy items, ability to identify equipment issues and resolve with the proper resources, following safety regulations and working directly with the public. If you enjoy working in a very social environment and meeting people this might be the job for you!
Seasonal Worker – Public Works/Highway: The Highway Department is seeking a seasonal part-time employee May through October to mow lawns, remove brush, trimming, assist with maintenance and upkeep of town properties and green spaces. The preferred candidate will have experience safely operating landscaping and lawn care tools (mowers, weed whackers, leaf blowers, etc.), ability to lift equipment needed for the job, good communication skills, and be reliable in all types of weather conditions. Training is available if needed. If you are looking for a position mostly working outside during the warmer months of year apply today!
I was truly saddened to hear about the passing of Mike Hart last week. Condolences also go out to Ed Swain and Stacy Millett on the passing of Maureen.
I was able to travel to Locke Mills last Saturday night to be entertained by the Fossils at the American Legion. We had a gathering for my friend Tracy’s birthday. It was a great evening spent with friends. So thanks to my hubby for going along (I made him, he enjoyed it!) and Amy, Steph, Tracy, Stacy, Tammy and Velora. I was also fortunate to see quite a few people that I hadn’t seen in quite some time.
If you have any news or events please send them my way. I like to have them by Tuesday night if possible. Just a reminder that we “Spring ahead” this weekend. Don’t forget to set the clocks forward one hour and change those smoke detector batteries. diananadeau@ymail.com
