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Pipe dream?

A work crew begins installation of water pipes at the corner of Ayer and Depot roads as roadwork begins to connect to Devens’ water supply. Road delays and partial closures to through traffic on Depot Road will continue for the next couple of weeks. (Photo by Lisa Aciukewicz)

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Friday, October 11, 2024

Residents skip first listening session on how to spend opioid settlement funds

What happens when only listeners attend a listening session? Such was the case Oct. 7 at the Board of Health’s first community listening session, intended to gather residents’ feedback on the use of the town’s opioid settlement funds.

Friday, October 11, 2024

Police Department’s capital requests include new drones and upgraded computers

It’s capital request season in Harvard, and first up at the Capital Planning and Investment Committee meeting Oct. 3 was Police Chief James Babu.

Friday, October 11, 2024

Harvard Lions launch drive to send supplies to hurricane-ravaged North Carolina

The Harvard Lions Club announced Monday it is joining with the Harvard schools, churches, and local businesses to gather much-needed supplies and truck them first to a Massachusetts collection site and then to Asheville, North Carolina, an area devastated by Hurricane Helene.

Friday, October 11, 2024

Devens water supply project underway with pipeline connection at Ayer Road

The first step to connect the town’s public water system to the Devens public water supply was completed Oct. 8. Contractors connected the first section of the new water main that will eventually run the full length of Depot Road to the existing water main that runs along Ayer Road.

Friday, October 11, 2024

Devens will operate at a loss in fiscal 2025, but finances are healthy, says chief financial officer

MassDevelopment’s chief financial officer Simon Gerlin reported last week that while Devens will continue to operate at a loss in fiscal 2025, the finances of the 33-year old redevelopment project are healthy.

Friday, October 11, 2024

State names Nashoba Valley working group members; Harvard officials not among them

The Healey-Driscoll administration announced the membership of the Nashoba Valley working group Tuesday, but aside from Harvard’s state senator and state representative, the town has no official representation.

Friday, October 4, 2024

Two-hour Town Meeting passes all warrant articles by clear majorities

People were still checking in as Moderator Bill Barton opened Town Meeting last Saturday at noon, asking people to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. 

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Sun shines on rowers and their medals at annual Lowell regatta

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Undefeated Bromfield runners remain first in league

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"October is crisp days and cool nights, a time to curl up around the dancing flames and sink into a good book."
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