Eight properties changed ownership in Harvard between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10, but none of the eight had a sale price recorded at the Worcester County Registry of Deeds as of this report; prices typically appear within about a week. A ninth document recorded in the same window was a mortgage, not a
Early voting opens in person Saturday for Harvard voters at 13 Ayer Road. Also in today's brief (3 items): Indigenous Peoples' Day marked on town calendar; Community Media Access Committee meets Wednesday; In-person early voting opens Saturday at 13 Ayer Road.
Bare Hill Pond drawdown begins Oct. 15 under a seasonal water-level plan the town flagged this week. Also in today's brief (5 items): Indigenous Peoples' Day observed Monday; Habitat info session set on critical home repairs; Community Media Access Committee meets Wednesday; Flu clinic …
The Harvard Climate Initiative Committee unanimously backed a solar siting bylaw, clearing the way for a Town Meeting vote. Committee member Rich Marcello moved support for the measure, already amended by the Planning Board and Select Board, with Nancy Hartshorne seconding.
Harvard Tree Warden approved the removal of an invasive Tree of Heaven species. Property owner Matt Robbins requested removal of the 56-inch tree from 165 Littleton County Road, citing its invasive status on the state's official list. Tree Warden JC Ferguson approved the removal contingent upon the
Planning Board advanced work on Master Plan supplement and explored online permit systems. The board worked through the first six sections of the 2026 Master Plan supplement update, with Chair John McCormack indicating the board will seek Select Board feedback before distributing to other boards.
Ten property deeds were recorded for Harvard addresses between Sept. 4 and Oct. 3, but none of the sale prices had posted to the Worcester County Registry of Deeds as of this report, so no price range or median can be calculated this month. The only transaction with a named buyer was 77 Grant Rd.,
Select Board members hold community office hours Thursday afternoon for residents with concerns. Also in today's brief (4 items): DPW holds virtual information session Monday; Shade tree public hearing set on Littleton Road; Select Board sets Thursday community office hours; DPW adds in…
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. The 5-0 vote came after extended public comment from residents concerned about impacts to shallow wells during the refill phase.
Harvard-Devens Jurisdiction Committee meets Thursday afternoon with an amended agenda for the two communities. Also in today's brief (5 items): Harvard-Devens Jurisdiction Committee meets with amended agenda; Charter Review Committee meets in person Thursday; Harvard school policy panel…