Harvard Charter committee assigns research after resident survey identifies governance gaps
The Harvard Charter Review Committee unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and assigned governance research following a resident survey. Chair Eric Ward reported that a 45-respondent survey identified gaps in governance clarity, particularly regarding the Town Administrator and Select Board
Charter Review Committee · Meeting of May 21, 2026
HARVARD — The Harvard Charter Review Committee unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and assigned governance research following a resident survey. Chair Eric Ward reported that a 45-respondent survey identified gaps in governance clarity, particularly regarding the Town Administrator and Select Board roles, Town Meeting representation, and recall provisions. Committee members Shannon Molloy, Pablo Carbonell, and Bruce Leicher agreed to research code of conduct and recall provisions; Abbe Besse agreed to examine elected versus appointed board structures; and Stuart Sklar agreed to study the Town Administrator role.
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Source: the Charter Review Committee meeting of May 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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