Harvard capital committee approved $80,122 for police hybrid cruiser replacement. Police Chief James Babu presented operational mileage data and noted improvements in hybrid vehicle reliability, specifically that previous Ford model issues have been resolved. Committee member Abby Besse moved for
Harvard Historical Commission denied Fivesparks' application to install three contemporary sculptures at the Old Library. Co-Chairs Rebecca Sewall and Mike Ewing opposed the proposal, citing the sculptures' materials, scale, and visual character as inappropriate for the historic site.
Harvard Select Board approved initial FY28 budget projections showing an estimated 829,thousand-dollar deficit. Town Administrator Dawn Dunbar presented figures prepared by Finance Director Jared Mullane reflecting 3.2 percent cost-of-living increases and a 10 percent health insurance jump, with
Land Stewardship Subcommittee unanimously approved an encroachment correction policy and authorized two types of signage to enforce one-year leash requirements at Bare Hill Wildlife Sanctuary and Bower Springs. Chair Wendy Sisson and the nine-member committee also voted to support town acceptance
Harvard Water & Sewer Commission unanimously approved a sewer connection permit for 11 Mass Avenue and discussed initiating the Town's first formal water rate study in response to anticipated cost increases from the transition to Devens water supply.
The Commission on Disabilities advanced plans to enhance polling place accessibility and assess facilities for disability access.
Harvard Personnel Board unanimously approved amendments to Chapter 78 of the town Personnel bylaw. The board voted 5-0 to remove section 78-7 Employee Benefits in its entirety, as that content had previously been incorporated into the Personnel Policies and Procedures. The amendments also included
The Harvard School Committee voted unanimously to defer a $28 million Bromfield School HVAC and roof project to the spring annual town meeting. Superintendent Dana Labb presented the scope, noting the original estimate of $14-16 million has increased to $28 million total, with the roof accounting
Harvard Conservation Commission held a strategic planning session to map stewardship duties and funding across hundreds of protected acres. Chair Jim Burns convened the meeting with six members and Conservation Agent Liz Allard, reviewing the Commission's authority under the 1972 Wetland Protection
Harvard's Community Media Access Committee unanimously promoted alternate member Andrew Gavin to full membership and advanced Robert Blanck as an alternate candidate on August 19th. Chair Patrick Vallaeys will coordinate both appointments with Select Board liaison Ahmet Corapcioglu. Station Manager
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