Vote! Tuesday, Nov. 5
In-person voting for the general election will be held in the gymnasium at Hildreth Elementary School Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, visit the town clerk’s election webpage at harvard-ma.gov/town-clerk/pages/2024-municipal-and-state-election-schedule to view the sample ballot and the state’s information booklet with detailed information about the ballot questions.
Turn back the clocks
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2 a.m. Set your clocks back by an hour and change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
National Grid outage information
Residents are reminded that National Grid customers can get information during power outages by visiting National Grid’s “Outage Central” website at nationalgridus.com/outage-central. Customers may report an outage, check the status of an outage and estimated time of service restoration, view outage maps, and find information on the restoration process and post-storm safety. Customers will also find instructions on receiving outage alerts by text message.
Park-and-ride shuttle to Littleton station
The Montachusett Regional Transit Authority (MART) provides commuter shuttle service connecting Harvard residents to the Littleton commuter rail station. Shuttles stop at the Holy Trinity parking lot at 15 Still River Road and at the business plaza at 285 Ayer Road, and shuttle riders can park their cars at these locations.
For pickup times, go to mrta.us, click on “Schedules and Maps,” and then on “Harvard Commuter Shuttle.”
Ski and Snowboard Club registration
Harvard Parks and Recreation’s 2025 Ski and Snowboard Club is now accepting registrations. This after-school program for HES and Bromfield students runs for six weeks on Wednesdays, starting Wednesday, Jan 8. Bus service for students is arranged through Parks and Rec. For more information and to register, please visit harvardma.myrec.com.
Lions Club citrus sale
The Harvard Lions Club citrus sale is underway, featuring California navel oranges and Florida grapefruit. The sale is online only; cash-and-carry sales are not available. Orders must be placed by Nov. 21 for delivery on Dec. 14. For more details and to order fruit, including fruit gift boxes, go to harvardlions.com.
Hazardous waste collection
The Devens Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center will receive hazardous waste on Wednesday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 9 Cook Street (rear), Devens. Closed during rain; reopens when rain stops. For information on items accepted, packaging, and fees, visit DevensHHW.com.
Loaves & Fishes
The Loaves & Fishes food pantry, 234 Barnum Road, Devens, serves food to people in need who reside in Ayer, Devens, Dunstable, Groton, Harvard, Littleton, and Shirley. Pantry hours are Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon (closed Fridays before Saturday sessions); first Tuesday, 5 to 7 p.m.; third Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Visit loavesfishespantry.org for more information.