Harvard Conservation Commission unanimously approved a de minimis site plan amendment at 29 Whitney Road and denied a Certificate of Compliance for Pine Hill Village. Chair Jim Burns, with members John Lee, Jaye Waldron, Jim Gorss, Britt Argow, and Diandra Bilodeau present, also voted to have Beals
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
The Worcester County Registry of Deeds recorded eight property transfers in Harvard between July 31 and Aug. 29, but none of the filings had a sale price recorded, so a price range and median could not be calculated for the period. The month's most distinctive transaction was an unaddressed Harvard
The Bare Hill Pond Watershed Management Committee is recommending a drawdown, not chemical treatment, to manage pond weeds this season. The committee's plan, detailed in slides and video from an Aug. 10 Zoom meeting posted to its town web page, favors lowering water levels over herbicid…
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
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