Board of Health

Harvard Board of Health approves two septic system requests with conditions. Chair Chris Mitchell's board unanimously approved a forced ejector pump for Lot 1 Pinnacle Road requiring standby backup power under 310 CMR 15.229, and a Presby leach field system at 73 Brown Road with a 2-foot

Harvard Board of Health approves water sampler policy change and permit waivers. Chair Chris Mitchell announced he will not seek re-appointment after six years, though he will remain until a successor is found. The Board voted unanimously to waive late fees for a Baker Commodities waste hauler

Board of Health unanimously approves Skillings & Sons as indefinite water sampler. Chair Chris Mitchell, Members Brad Holub and Susan Kilroy-Ames, and Health Agent Jim Garreffi reviewed the contractor's satisfactory performance and agreed to a trial year for new samplers while existing samplers may

Harvard Board of Health approves housing variance and multiple permits at remote meeting. The board unanimously granted a variance for 12 Houghton Lane allowing a Panasonic air exchanger to meet ventilation requirements in a basement recreation room, with the homeowner confirming window replacement

Harvard Board of Health unanimously approves reduced setback variance for septic replacement. Chair Chris Mitchell, members Brad Holub and Susan Kilroy-Ames approved a 72-foot setback from an existing well at 34 Woodside Road, down from the standard 100-foot requirement, for a new Presby septic