Mitten tree donations wanted
The Mitten Tree, an annual Harvard Girl Scouts tradition, is up in the children’s room at the library, 4 Pond Road, through Dec. 14. Donations of new mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves or other hand-knit items will be brought to WHEAT Community Connections in Clinton to distribute to its clients.
Snow and ice removal bylaws
The Department of Public Works reminds residents that town bylaws prohibit the depositing of snow or ice on public ways and sidewalks, and that vehicles must not be parked in a public way so as to hinder snow and ice removal. Read the full text of the bylaws at harvard-ma.gov/home/news/snow-and-ice-removal-bylaw, and contact Tim Kilhart at the DPW at 978-456-4130 or tkilhart@harvard-ma.gov with any questions.
Finance Committee volunteers wanted
Volunteers are needed for the town Finance Committee (two associate positions and one full member). Fill out a volunteer form at harvard-ma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif676/f/uploads/volunteer_application_-_fillable.pdf. For more information, contact Julie Doucet at 978-456-4100, ext. 312.
Harvard police host gift drive
The Harvard Police Association is holding its annual holiday “Fill the Gift Box” event through Dec. 16. The event benefits the CASA Project (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Worcester County, which advocates for abused and neglected children. The association will be collecting gift cards such as Amazon, Target, TJ Maxx, and Market Basket. Donations can be left at the drop-off box in the police station lobby at 40 Ayer Road during business hours. Contact Trish Rouvel at 978-456-8276 or prouvel@harvard-ma.gov with questions.
Photos wanted for 2022 annual report
The town is seeking photos with a local theme to be included in the town’s 2022 annual report. Subjects might include trails, orchards, the General Store, Bare Hill Pond, wildlife, or local events during the past year. Submit your pictures to Julie Doucet at jdoucet@harvard-ma.gov, including your name for the photo credit and a description for each picture. Visit harvard-ma.gov/town-adadministrators-office/pages/annual-town-reports to view past reports for reference.
Lions citrus sale
The Harvard Lions Club has sold out of its 20-pound boxes of citrus fruit, but people can still support this 32nd annual fundraiser by ordering directly from the orchard. Orders can be placed through Dec. 11 at https://shop.floridaindianrivergroves.com/ecom merce/616524.
Loaves & Fishes
Loaves & Fishes, 234 Barnum Road, Devens, offers drive-thru access on the first Tuesday of the month from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon. (The food pantry is closed the Friday prior to the third Saturday of every month.) Upcoming dates are Dec. 2, 6, 7, 9, 14, 17, 21, 28, and 30. For weather-related closings, check loavesfishespantry.org or call 978-772-4627.
