The Harvard Land Stewardship Subcommittee unanimously approved contracting with Greg Harrod for stone wall restoration on Sprague property at West Bare Hill Road and voted to support tree removal at Hoch Land, contingent on wetland best practices compliance. Chair Wendy Sisson, along with members
Tree Warden approves removal of three public shade trees at Harvard property. JC Ferguson, Tree Warden, approved removal of a 12-inch pine, 24-inch maple, and 12-inch ash at 87 Ayer Road following a public hearing under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87. No written objections were received
Harvard Select Board unanimously approves $1 million Municipal Affordable Housing Trust investment in Emerson Green rental apartments. The buy-down secures 12 affordable units and credits all 46 rental apartments to the town's Subsidized Housing Inventory, bringing Harvard to approximately 48
Harvard Library Trustees unanimously elected their slate of officers on June 1, naming Stacie Cassat Green as Chair, Gail Coolidge as Treasurer, and Rebecca Brown as Clerk. Director Mary Wilson confirmed that the state budget passed and the library met its Materials Acquisition Requirement, with
Harvard Planning Board names new Design Review Board members, adds staffer. Chair John McCormack's board unanimously appointed Steve Moeser and Richard Cabelus to three-year terms on the Design Review Board, with appointments expiring June 30, 2029. Members Doug Thornton, Irene Battaglia, Richard
Harvard's Community Media Access Committee unanimously approved a camera purchase capped at $1,900 to replace a damaged unit in the media production course. Station Manager Brittany Blaney-Anderson reported year-end spending at $127,000 against a $144,000 budget, returning approximately $17,000 to
The Harvard Finance Committee unanimously approved a $200,000 transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Department of Public Works for snow and ice removal. Town Finance Director Jared Mulvane and DPW Director Eric Ryder presented the request to the six-member committee. In a second unanimous vote, the
Tree Warden JC Ferguson approved removal of one oak tree at 20 Pinnacle Road while the applicant withdrew requests to remove two others. Property owner Douglas Micciantuono, represented by engineer Dan Wolfe, sought the removals to improve driveway access and visibility. One objection was submitted
The Harvard Municipal Affordable Housing Trust unanimously voted to send a letter to the Select Board proposing the town-owned gravel pit as a potential affordable housing site. Chair Arielle Jennings and members Eve Wittenberg, Patrick Killeen, and Paige Johnston supported the move, which came
The Harvard Charter Review Committee unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and assigned governance research following a resident survey. Chair Eric Ward reported that a 45-respondent survey identified gaps in governance clarity, particularly regarding the Town Administrator and Select Board
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