Harvard Climate Initiative Committee approved June minutes and received updates on electric vehicle chargers and solar expansion. A company is seeking to install EV chargers at McCurdy Track, Town Hall, and the Library through a grant program; committee member Richard Marcello cautioned that
Harvard Conservation Commission unanimously approved its June minutes and advanced the Three Penny Farm Conservation Restriction project. Conservation Agent Liz Allard reported that fieldwork at 295 Old Littleton Road has been completed with a draft plan expected within a week. Sudbury Valley
The Harvard Land Stewardship Subcommittee unanimously approved a prototype bench designed by member Peter Loges, constructed from pressure-treated 2x6 lumber at a cost under $100 and already installed at Shaker Hills. The subcommittee also endorsed a one-year trial of four monthly mowings at
Harvard Planning Board approved a building modification and streamlined approval process. The board unanimously endorsed a change to the 256 Ayer Road site plan, allowing applicant Scott Patterson to construct a 1,938-square-foot attached addition rather than a previously approved detached
The Harvard Historical Commission approved two residential applications at its July 1 meeting via Zoom. The Commission voted 4-1 to approve patio improvements at the Harvard General Store, with Co-Chair Rebecca Sewall opposing due to unconfirmed planter selection; Co-Chair Michael Ewing and the
Harvard Select Board approved Town Administrator Dawn Dunbar's employment contract and authorized extension of solar project negotiations through August 30 to preserve a 30 percent federal investment tax credit before July 4 expiration. The solar project on the gravel pit property is projected to
Harvard Conservation Commission approved a land survey at Three Penny Farm and three Certificates of Compliance for completed wetland work. The Commission voted unanimously to accept a proposal from Ross Associates Inc for the professional survey and issued compliance certificates for work at 134
Charter Review Committee met to advance Harvard's town charter modernization efforts. Chair Eric Ward convened the committee, which voted unanimously to approve its May 21 minutes, and heard from Town Administrator Dunbar, who provided her review and comments on the charter. Bruce Leicher presented
Select Board voted 4-1 to classify a German Shepherd as dangerous following a May bite. The dog, owned by William and Jacqueline Stevenson at 91 Warren Avenue, bit Susan Pinsky while she worked on the property; the Stevensons' attorney argued she had entered a restricted area against established
Harvard Water Commission approved prior minutes and continued discussions on water and sewer regulations while receiving project updates. Director of Public Works Eric Ryder reported that the Harvard/Devens water connection was nearing completion pending final MassDEP approvals including generator