Brush burning permits
now available
Brush burning permits are now available. Register online at www.massfire.net/brush/harvard.php to register and pay the $10 fee. If you created an account last year, you may use the same information this year.
Each day you wish to burn during the open burning season, Jan. 15 through May 1, you must call 351-333-5090 during the hours of 8 a.m. to noon to learn if open burning is allowed that day. If it is, you can follow the prompts on the phone to activate your permit. Fires must be completely extinguished by 4 p.m.
For persons with limited computer access, permits can be purchased at the police station, Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Call Trish at 978-456-8276 with any questions.
February vacation eco-adventures for kids
Seven- to 10-year-olds are invited to participate in the Nashua River Watershed Association’s (NRWA) Eco-Adventures during February vacation week. The eco-adventures will run Tuesday thru Thursday, Feb. 18 to 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the NRWA River Resource Center, 592 Main Street (Rt. 119) in Groton. Explore the outdoors in winter and play active games. Learn how local animals prepare for, and survive, the winter months. Hunt for tracks and other signs of animal, bird, and insect activity. Make ice art, whatever the weather! Each day will feature physical activity, creative projects, and time for reflection. Choose to attend one, two, or three days. The cost for NRWA family members is $55 per day; $65 per day for nonmembers. Preregistration is required; space is limited. To preregister, or for questions, call 978-448-0299 or email GaynorB@NashuaRiverWatershed.org.
Volunteer Fair seeks participants
The League of Women Voters (LWVHarvard.org) will sponsor a Volunteer Fair Saturday, Feb. 8, 1 to 3 p.m. in Volunteers Hall. The purpose of the Volunteer Fair is to match volunteers with organizations. If you are involved with a club, town committee, sports group, youth group, etc. looking for members, we welcome your participation. Please contact skopalka@aol.com to reserve space or for more information.
2020 election and Town Meeting schedule
Harvard’s town clerk has announced the following dates:
- March 3 Presidential Primary and
Special State Rep. Primary - March 23 Town Caucus
- March 31 Special State Rep. Election
- May 2 Annual Town Meeting
- May 5 Annual Town Election
- Sept. 1 State Primary
- Nov. 3 Presidential Election
