Sign up now
for ‘Wonderful Town’
The Council on Aging has tentative plans to see the play “Wonderful Town,” but needs at least 10 people to sign up now so tickets can be ordered and paid for. The play will take place Thursday, August 6, at 2 p.m. at the Regal Music Theater in Waltham. The cost of this trip is $60. Those who want to go should call Hildreth House at 978-456-4120.
Hildreth House: Enter by Elm Street, exit in front of Town Hall
Renovation at Town Hall has changed the way vehicles must enter and exit Hildreth House. The bottom of the driveway from Ayer Road to Hildreth House is closed. The only way to get to Hildreth House is to enter Elm Street from Still River Road, cross the Fire Department parking lot, and continue driving toward Hildreth House on the upper part of the Hildreth House driveway.
To leave Hildreth House, drive down the upper part of the Hildreth House driveway and exit in front of Town Hall onto Ayer Road.
Ice Cream Social
Rivercourt Residences and Right at Home Inc. will host an ice cream social for Harvard residents and COA volunteers Wednesday, May 27, from 4 to 5 p.m. on the Hildreth House porch. Debbie Thompson’s band, Back to the Garden, will perform. Call 978-456-4120 to sign up.
Fire prevention in the home
A fire prevention and safety program will be presented Friday, May 8, at 10 a.m. at Hildreth House. The Harvard Fire Department will explain how to plan and practice appropriate escape routes, know emergency numbers, and more. Breakfast is at 9 a.m.; the presentation follows at 10 a.m.
Application due May 15
for tax assistance
The Elderly and Disabled Tax Fund helps elderly and disabled residents with the cost of their property taxes. The fund consists solely of donations, which are distributed in accordance with established guidelines and are designed to support those who cannot pay their taxes without hardship. The fund is disbursed based on need and varies from year to year. Applications are available at Town Hall (7 Fairbank St.) and at Harvard’s website, www.harvard.ma.us. The applications are due by Friday, May 15. Donations to the fund are accepted at any time during the year and are tax-deductible.
Questions should be directed to Council on Aging Director Debbie Thompson at 978-456-4120 or to Town Treasurer Tammy Coller at 978-456-4100, ext. 318.
Putting affairs in order
Attorney Aleta Manugian will offer a seminar about estate planning, including information about health care proxies, trusts, wills, and powers of attorney, Tuesday, May 12, at 12:30 p.m. at Hildreth House.
