Loaves & Fishes
Loaves & Fishes will offer drive-thru pantry access Dec. 11, 16, 23, and 30, from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be a special holiday dinner distribution Monday, Dec. 21, 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m.
High-dose flue vaccine available for ages 65+
Nashoba Associated Boards of Health has a limited supply of high-dose flu vaccine for ages 65 and older. If you still need a flu shot, call 978-772-3335 ext. 357 to schedule an appointment.
Snow and ice removal bylaws
Harvard’s Department of Public Works (DPW) reminds residents that there are two town bylaws about snow and ice removal and to make sure their plow personnel are aware of them. Contact DPW Director Tim Kilhart at 978-456-4130 or tkilhart@harvard.ma.us with any questions.
- Snow and ice must not be pushed on, over, or across a public way so as to impede the flow of traffic. Also, snow and ice must not be pushed onto a sidewalk so as to impede pedestrian traffic. Violation of this bylaw will result in a fine.
- Vehicles must not be placed on a public way so as to hinder DPW’s snow and ice removal operations. DPW personnel may remove any vehicle interfering with such work.
Christmas tree safety
The Harvard Fire Department urges residents to take these precautions when choosing and decorating their holiday trees:
- Choose a tree with fresh, green needles.
- Cut 2 inches from the base of the trunk.
- Add water daily.
- Place the tree at least 3 feet from any heat source.
- Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit.
- Use only lights that are labeled by a recognized testing laboratory.
- Do not use any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections.
- Do not use lit candles on the tree.
- Turn off tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.
Town Hall open by appointment only
Town Administrator Tim Bragan told the Select Board that COVID-19 cases among town employees are increasing. As a result, Town Hall is now open only by appointment. Contact Town Hall at 978-456-4100 for more information.
Emerson Green housing lottery information
Emerson Green is a new housing development located on Grant Road or Marshall Street in Devens. The development includes seven affordable two- and three-bedroom single family homes, duplexes, or triplexes, available by lottery to eligible buyers earning up to 100% of the area’s median income. Go to https://bit.ly/2VaqDFv for the complete information package.
Applications are due by Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Phone MCO Housing Services at 978-456-8986 or email lotteryinfo@mcohousingservices.com with questions.
Devens noise report
Fort Devens has announced the following noise bulletin for December:
- Dec. 1-31 multiple small arms ranges
Questions can be directed to the Department of Defense Police at 978-796-3333.
Residential development survey
All residents are encouraged to take a short survey designed to gather information on what is desirable or undesirable related to residential development in Harvard. This is the second of three surveys intended to help shape Harvard’s future land use policy. See story.
