Public invited to discuss bike path to Devens
The Transportation Advisory Committee will host a Zoom meeting Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. to solicit public input on plans to create a bike path connecting to Devens from Old Mill Road. To get the Zoom link, go to harvard-ma.gov/transportation-advisory-committee and from the calendar, click first on Feb. 16 and then on “Transportation Advisory Committee.” The Zoom link is accessible from the meeting agenda.
Beach director sought
The town is currently seeking a beach director. The director is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of all patrons of the town beach, and is in charge of running and overseeing staff, programs, and events held there. To view the complete job description, go to bit.ly/3gvp7bD.
Go wild on your taxes
One easy way to help hundreds of species that are listed as endangered, threatened, or of special concern in Massachusetts is by donating on your state tax return. Simply fill in the amount you would like to donate on line 33A for Endangered Wildlife Conservation. The donation will go to the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Fund, which is dedicated to the conservation of rare species. For more information, go to mass.gov/orgs/masswildlifes-nat ural-heritage-endangered-species–
program.
Tread carefully at pond
The Bare Hill Pond Watershed Management Committee reports that the drawdown of the pond has ended. The pump has now been shut off so that water coming into the pond is no longer pumped out to maintain the drawdown. The refill will proceed slowly until there is rainfall or significant snow melt. The committee asks that residents use caution: This year’s late freeze means the ice thickness is variable and can change during refilling as well.
Democratic caucus is Feb. 12
Registered Harvard Democrats will hold a virtual caucus Saturday, Feb. 12, at 12:30 p.m. to elect delegates and alternates to the 2022 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention. To participate, preregister at bit.ly/32KKx1c or send an email to HarvardDTC@gmail.com. The 2022 convention will be a hybrid convention with in-person and virtual participation options on June 3 and 4 at the DCU Center in Worcester.
Play ball!
Registration is now open for spring 2022 and winter softball, baseball, and T-ball clinics. The Harvard Youth Baseball and Softball Association offers league teams for boys and girls ages 5 to 12. No experience is necessary. Visit harvardyouthbaseball.org for information and to register online.
Puppies need foster care
Clearpath for Veterans New England, 84 Antietam Street, Devens, is looking for people to foster puppies in its canine service dog program. A foster caregiver hosts a puppy at their home for approximately one year; after that, the dog is matched with a veteran. For more information, contact Nick Nadeau at nnadeau@clearpathne.org or call 978-384-8800.
Anyone for squash?
Harvard Community Education’s squash clinics for youth and adults are now open for registration. For more details and to register, visit secure.rec1.com/MA/town-of-harvard-ma/catalog. For further information, contact Kevin Mitrano at kmitrano@psharvard.org.
Harvard Youth Lacrosse registration
Spring lacrosse registration is open for grades K-8. Visit harvardlax.org to register.
Jam at Clearpath
Clearpath for Veterans will host “Frets and Vets” Wednesday, Feb. 17, 6 p.m., at 84 Antietam Street, Devens. The event is a semiformal gathering for musicians of all levels to meet, jam, teach, and learn from one another. Email brianp3335@gmail.com for more information.
Food pantry open for drive-thru pickup
The Loaves & Fishes food pantry, 234 Barnum Road, Devens, serves residents of Harvard, Ayer, Dunstable, Devens, Groton, Littleton, and Shirley. It will be open for drive-thru access Feb. 11, 16, 19, 23, and 25, 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit loavesfishes pantry.org.
Devens noise report
Feb. 1 to 28: Multiple small arms ranges.
