Vicksburg Square tour and ‘visioning’ set for Oct. 30
Trinity Financial will conduct a Vicksburg Square building tour in Devens Saturday, Oct. 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The tour location will be marked by balloons at Vicksburg Square.
Also on Saturday, Trinity Financial will host a “listening session” in Harvard from 1 to 3 p.m. in Volunteers Hall at the Harvard Public Library.
Refreshments will be served at both locations.
A press release issued by Trinity Financial says, “The goal of this session is to learn from the communities the important issues related to the Vicksburg Square redevelopment. Throughout the sessions, the team will listen to the different thoughts, suggestions, and concerns about the site in order to gather enough information to create a preliminary plan for further review.”
Visitors are encouraged to RSVP at 617-720-8400 or reception@trinityfinancial.com.
HEAC to host Stretch Energy Code Q&A
Members of the Harvard Energy Advisory Committee will be on hand in Volunteers Hall Wednesday, Nov. 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. to answer any questions residents may have about the Stretch Energy Code or the Green Communities Act. The Stretch Energy Code is one of the articles to be voted on at the upcoming Special Town Meeting in Harvard on Nov. 9.
There will be a short informational presentation on the scope of the Stretch Energy Code and how it impacts residential additions and renovations, and then citizens will be free to ask questions.
For more information on these topics visit www.harvardgreencommunity.org.
Skiers/boarders needed
Snow season is approaching and the Bromfield and Hildreth Elementary School fifth-grade ski clubs, sponsored by Harvard Parks and Recreation, are accepting registrations for the 2011 Wednesday afternoon programs. Registration pamphlets for the clubs are available at the Bromfield School and HES offices, Town Hall, and the public library. Space is limited; early registration is encouraged. Deadline to register is Nov. 19.
For more information contact Cindy Glade at 978-456-8768 or cglade@charter.net for Bromfield students; or Tracy Adams at 978-456-9728 or home.adams4@gmail.com for HES students.
Turkey Raffle set for Nov. 12
The annual Harvard Firefighters Association Turkey Raffle will take place Friday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Center Fire Station. The event will feature more than 100 turkeys, door prizes, kids-only rounds, free admission, and free refreshments.
Volunteers invited to help with Holy Hill cleanup
The Harvard Conservation Commission invites people of all ages to help remove fallen saplings and brush from the field at Holy Hill Saturday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Work gloves will be needed; loppers, pruning saws or clippers are optional. Park at the Ann Lees ball field and follow signs from the trailhead across the street. Also accessible from So. Shaker Rd. parking lot. Rain cancels. Contact Marc Sevigny at 978-707-9010 or msevigny@charter.net for more information.
