Outdoor watering ban in effect
The Water Commission has issued an outdoor watering ban for users of the town water supply. Watering lawns, filling pools, and washing cars and houses are prohibited. The ban will be in place until further notice.
Bare Hill Pond parking stickers
Stickers must be purchased online to park at Bare Hill Pond between Memorial Day and Labor Day. There is a discount for those over 65. Nanny passes are sold separately and are available only with a purchase of a regular parking sticker. Payments are made through the CivicREC system, which accepts electronic checks and most credit or debit cards. Learn more and buy stickers at tinyurl.com/5b978uf9.
Pride patch
The Harvard Police are showing their support for the LGBTQ community with the introduction of the Harvard Police pride patch. All proceeds from sales of the patch will be donated to the Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning young people. The patch is available during the month of June at the police station, 40 Ayer Road, for $10 cash; or make out a check to the “Harvard Police Association.”
Open space survey
The Harvard Open Space Committee has received a grant from the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission to update the 2016 Open Space and Recreation Plan, which helps define the town’s goals for open space use in the town, including active and passive recreation and agricultural lands. The plan also assists in the protection of open space corridors, ecologically significant areas, waterways, and wetland areas.
The survey is now available at surveymonkey.com/r/HarvardOSRP and on the town website at harvard-ma.gov. Paper copies are also available at Town Hall, the Council on Aging, and the public library and can be submitted to the land use office at Town Hall. The survey will be open until June 30.
Self-defense for women
The Harvard Police Department, in collaboration with Force Defense and Fitness of Holden, announces a free self-defense and situational awareness class, to be held at Town Hall, Monday, June 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. The class is open to female residents and employees of the town of Harvard. Wear comfortable gym attire and sneakers to this hands-on seminar. Space is limited; register by emailing dfortunato@harvard-ma.gov.
Transfer Station stickers available
Transfer Station stickers are now available for purchase. The cost is $130 for two. Both stickers must be purchased at the same time. Stickers purchased now are for fiscal 2023, which runs from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. Purchase online at unipaygold.unibank.com/default.aspx or use the mail-in form at tinyurl.com/yyuchyty. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/muh86z55.
Loaves & Fishes
The Loaves & Fishes food pantry, 234 Barnum Road, Devens, serves Ayer, Devens, Dunstable, Groton, Harvard, Littleton, and Shirley. The drive-thru pantry will be open 9 a.m. to noon on June 3, 8, 10, 15, 18, 22, 24, and 29.
