Harvard School Committee unanimously approved revised middle school CTE pathway exploration policy. The Assistant Superintendent Molly Superchi said the policy incorporated two required changes from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regarding academic records and student
Bare Hill Pond Watershed Management Committee reviewed water quality data and deferred major decisions pending a final report. Treasurer Peter Vonloesecke reported a $520 allocation from reserves for National Grid bills with a remaining deficit from monitoring work, and the committee approved July
The Montachusett Regional Planning Commission unanimously adopted its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for 2024-2029 and appointed Chair Kristofer Munroe to serve on the Massachusetts Rural Policy Advisory Commission and as primary representative to the Wachusett Mountain Advisory
Harvard Conservation Commission unanimously approved a corrugated metal arch pipe substitution for reinforced concrete on the Ayer Road Targeted Improvement Project after concrete became unavailable in New England, with MassDOT agreeing the alternative is viable. The Commission also issued an Order
Harvard Historical Commission continued a public hearing on Five Sparks' proposed three-sculpture installation at the Old Library, with Co-Chair Michael Ewing noting an unresolved jurisdictional question under Chapter 40C requiring Town Counsel guidance. Rebecca Sewall moved to continue the hearing
Harvard Select Board unanimously approved the Livestrong First Responder Bike Ride for September 6 and conditionally approved a renewable energy hosting agreement with Agilitas Energy. The Agilitas project, a 3.6-megawatt solar facility in Williamsburg, will generate $325,000 in town revenue over
The Harvard Planning Board refined a comprehensive Clean Energy Facilities bylaw regulating solar installations and battery energy storage systems, assigning multiple action items to Community and Economic Development Director Jenny Gingras to bring the measure to public hearing. Chair John
The Harvard Deer Management Subcommittee unanimously approved a permanent hunting notice sign design for submission to the Land Stewardship Subcommittee on August 3. Chair TOM COTTON, with members BRITT ARGOW, TIM FIRST, and DON OSMER present, also approved the June 9 meeting minutes in a 4-0 vote.
The Harvard Select Board unanimously approved a $16,000 withdrawal from the public buildings account for asbestos removal and carpet replacement at the old library. Town Administrator Dawn Dunbar explained that the town had secured a $100,000 state earmark from Senator Jamie Eldridge but missed the
Harvard Planning Board convened for strategic planning and unanimously elected John McCormack as Chair, Doug Thornton as Vice Chair, and Richard Abt as Clerk. The board assigned liaisons across ten town commissions and absorbed new Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40A amendments effective July 1,
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