Harvard Morning Brief, Oct. 24: Climate panel backs solar siting bylaw

From Harvard News

• Conservation Commission approves Bare Hill Pond drawdown Harvard's Conservation Commission unanimously approved a 6-foot drawdown of Bare Hill Pond with a planned January reassessment of whether refilling should begin earlier, after extended public comment on well impacts.Harvard News
• Planning Board advances master plan, eyes online permits The Planning Board worked through sections of the 2026 Master Plan supplement and heard that the town may expand its OpenGov permit system and move away from paper applications.Harvard News
• Climate panel backs solar siting bylaw for town meeting The Harvard Climate Initiative Committee took up a solar siting bylaw already amended by the Planning Board and Select Board, as the town's energy manager reported over $750,000 in grants this year.Harvard News
• Capital panel reviews police cruiser, radio upgrade requests Harvard's Capital Planning and Investment Committee took up police equipment requests, including a possible electric cruiser swap and a nine-unit radio replacement tied to ongoing coverage gaps in town.Harvard News

Coming up

• Mon, Oct 26, 9:00 a.m.: Early voting continues through Oct. 29 at town hall In-person early voting continues in the Conference Room at 13 Ayer Road from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 26, 27, 28 and 29.Town of Harvard
• Tue, Oct 27, 5:00 p.m.: Mail-in ballot application deadline hits Oct. 27 Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. is the last day for Harvard residents to apply for a mail-in ballot.Town of Harvard
• Tue, Oct 27, 6:45 p.m.: Devens Enterprise Commission meets Tuesday evening The Devens Enterprise Commission holds its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 6:45 p.m.Town of Harvard
• Sat, Oct 31: Lions Club holds annual citrus sale Oct. 31 The Harvard Lions Club's annual citrus sale takes place Oct. 31, raising funds for the club's community programs.Town of Harvard
• Sat, Oct 31, 5:00 p.m.: Trick-or-treating set for Saturday evening in Harvard Halloween trick-or-treating in Harvard runs from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.Town of Harvard

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