Increase in price of cemetery lots
The Harvard Cemetery Commission has announced that the price of cemetery lots will increase from $650 to $850, effective March 1, 2017. This is the first increase since 2009 and is deemed necessary because of increased operating costs.
Just ’Cause Walk to celebrate 15 years
Just ’Cause, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing public awareness of breast cancer and to fundraising in support of breast cancer organizations, is celebrating its 15th anniversary. The organization has held annual 3-day, 60-mile walks on the roads of Bolton, Harvard, Acton, and Concord and to date has raised nearly $2,000,000, all of which has been donated to The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden and to the Mass. General Hospital Gillette Center for Women’s Cancers. Each year, supporters in surrounding communities have helped fulfill the organization’s goals by participating as walkers, volunteers, and donors. There are now flexible options for those who cannot commit to walking the full 60 miles but would still like to participate.
This year’s walk will be held June 2, 3, and 4. Please consider donating to help Just ’Cause reach its $2,000,000 goal. Visit www.justcausewalk.org for more information.
Voter registration
The close of voter registration for the April 1 Annual Town Meeting and the April 4 Town Election will be Friday, March 16.
Bands wanted for 4th of July celebration
Harvard’s 4th of July committee needs bands to perform at this year’s July 4th celebration at Fruitlands. If you’re in a band and are interested in performing at that event, please send links for a few of your songs to sandrakimball@yahoo.com. The committee will be reaching out to the top contenders to play at the event.
League sponsors student video contest
The League of Women Voters of Massachusetts invites students in grades 9 through 12 to enter its annual statewide video contest titled “Making Democracy Work in My Community.” The video can take a variety of forms: encouraging others to vote, educating the public about policy issues, speaking out against injustice, organizing community members, or fostering dialogue.
Last year Bromfield student Kyle Schoenberg received honorable mention. Let’s make it a trend! Look around at the grass-roots activities happening in Harvard and put what you see into a two-minute video. First-place prize is $500; second place $250; and third place $100. Videos can be uploaded through March 31, 2017. There is no registration fee. For rules and to enter the contest, visit www.lwvma.org. The program is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts Citizen Education Fund.
