Harvard Water Commission approved prior minutes and continued discussions on water and sewer regulations while receiving project updates. Director of Public Works Eric Ryder reported that the Harvard/Devens water connection was nearing completion pending final MassDEP approvals including generator
Harvard Media Cooperative unanimously approved Station Manager Brittany Blaney-Anderson's quarterly contract renewal, though Finance Advisor Nick Browse cautioned that a capped total contract value may eventually limit available hours despite rising hourly rates. Chair Patrick Vallaeys reported
Harvard's Commission on Disabilities honored three departing members while advancing accessibility work across town.
The Warner Free Lecture Trustees selected Dr. Sarah Wakeman to deliver an opioid and fentanyl prevention lecture at their June 16 meeting. The committee allocated up to $2,500 for the speaker and agreed to seek funding from Ahmed's grant fund, with the application due within two weeks as the fund
The Harvard Deer Management Subcommittee approved its March 10 minutes and directed member Joe Pulido to contact hunters with low 2025 participation to inquire about their plans for the 2026 season. The subcommittee also asked Pulido to gauge interest in a parcel rotation trial allowing hunters to
The Harvard Council on Aging Board of Directors unanimously approved its treasurer and director reports, confirming near-complete fiscal spending and recent program successes. Director Debbie Thompson highlighted a 90th birthday celebration, an ice cream social scheduled for June 24, and a movie
Harvard Select Board appoints interim administrator as permanent Town Administrator. The board unanimously voted to name Dawn Dunbar as the town's next administrator, with Board Chair SusanMary Redinger authorized to begin contract negotiations; members praised her communication skills and
The Harvard Planning Board unanimously endorsed an Approval Not Required application for Timothy and Sarah Arnold to divide their 57 Old Mill Road property into a parcel of roughly seven acres containing an existing house, driveway, and septic system. Chair John McCormack moved approval, and all
Harvard's Municipal Affordable Housing Trust voted unanimously to authorize an engineering assessment of the Gravel Pit parcel and approved the reappointment of members Adam Meier and Paige Johnston. Chair Arielle Jennings' five-member board advanced a Request for Proposals for a comprehensive
Select Board interviews interim town administrator for permanent role. Interim Town Administrator Dawn Dunbar discussed 16 years of municipal government experience, including prior positions in Groton as interdepartmental assistant, executive assistant to the town manager, and town clerk, before