The Capital Planning and Investment Committee reviewed police capital equipment requests, including a shift to an electric police cruiser and $105,000 in radio replacements.
Harvard schools reported strong 2026 MCAS results outperforming state benchmarks across all grade levels. Assistant Superintendent Molly Superchi highlighted persistent performance gaps for students with disabilities and English learners despite exceeding state averages.
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.
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 School Committee approved comprehensive improvement plans for all three schools.
Harvard Planning Board advanced five zoning articles for a town meeting vote on October 20.
Harvard Conservation Commission approved a septic system determination for East Bare Hill Road.
Harvard Select Board set a 3.25% base budget increase guideline for fiscal year 2028, Chair SusanMary Redinger announced at a special meeting, with Town Administrator Dawn Dunbar and Finance Director Jared Mullane present. The ceiling, excluding debt, benefits, and sewer subsidy, is calibrated to
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