Town Meeting is Saturday; child care available
Town Meeting will be held Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m., at the Bromfield School’s Cronin Auditorium; check-in begins at 9:15 a.m. The warrant will contain 30 articles for residents to vote on. To view and print a copy, visit harvard-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2533/Town-Meeting-Booklet-with-warrant---May-2026.
Child care will be provided in the Bromfield cafeteria by Girl Scout Troop 65075 starting at 9:45 a.m. for toilet-trained children through age 10. Pack a nut-free lunch and water bottle. Free, though donations are welcome. Walk-ins are accepted.
For further information, and for a link to the video guide to Town Meeting prepared by the Harvard League of Women Voters, go to harvard-ma.gov>>News & Announcements>>Town Meeting & Town Election.
Election is May 5
The Town Election will be held Tuesday, May 5, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., in the Hildreth Elementary School gymnasium at 27 Mass. Ave.
Real estate taxes due Monday
Real estate tax payments are due Monday, May 4. Cash or checks may be brought to Town Hall between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday; checks may be left in the drop box in front of Town Hall at any time. Online payment may be made via UniPay by electronic check, credit, or debit.
For more information visit harvard-ma.gov/300/treasurer-collector.
Select Board community hour
Come share your thoughts, ideas, and feedback with Select Board members SusanMary Redinger and Eve Wittenberg Thursday, May 14, 10 a.m., at the Devens Community Center, 100 Sherman Ave., Devens. This is an opportunity to ask questions, learn more about ongoing community initiatives, and engage directly with local leadership.
Dinner for two, anywhere
Tickets are available for the Ducky Wucky River Race sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ayer, with a grand prize of dinner for two anywhere in the world. Sales close Monday, May 4, and the race will be Saturday, May 16. Sales benefit the Friends of the Harvard Council on Aging. Restrictions apply; for information and to sponsor ducks, email Heidi Siegrist at hhsiegrist@yahoo.com.
Transfer station stickers
Transfer station stickers are now on sale by mail. The price for a pair of stickers is $140, or $130 for people age 60 and older. Both stickers must be purchased at the same time, and stickers will not be prorated. Orders must be postmarked before June 17 so that stickers can be issued by July 1. Visit the transfer station webpage for forms and information:
harvard-ma.gov/357/Transfer-Station.
Donations for library book sale
The Friends of the Harvard Public Library is accepting donations of used books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, LPs, and jigsaw puzzles for the upcoming book sale. Donations will be accepted at the library entrance Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m. to noon, and Sunday, May 3, 9 a.m. to noon. Email HPLBooksale@gmail.com with questions, or visit tinyurl.com/2026Booksale to volunteer.
Summer rowing programs
Registration is now open for competitive youth and youth/adult learn-to-row programs offered by the Bare Hill Rowing Association. Two-day classes start in June. Some classes will fill quickly, so register early to get the sessions wanted. Register at barehillrowing.com/summer. Email cbsands-bohrer@barehillrowing.com with questions.
Register for swimming, boating lessons
Registration is now open for swimming, sailing, and canoe and kayak lessons at the town beach at Bare Hill Pond. Visit harvardma.myrec.com/info/activities>>Beach Programs to register. There will be three sessions: June 29-July 10, July 13-24, and July 27-Aug. 7.
Bromfield technology career fair
The Bromfield School seeks community volunteers who work in technology-focused fields to participate in a career fair Tuesday, May 19, for students in grade 11. Help inspire students as they consider their college pathways and future careers.
For more information, visit psharvard.org>>District Newsletter - April 2026. Sign up by May 1.
Hazardous waste collection
The Devens Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center will accept hazardous waste on Wednesday, May 6, and Saturday, May 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.
May 2 is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
Massachusetts experiences more than 1,100 wildland fires in an average year. Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is a chance to reduce fire hazards around the home with simple one-day tasks:
- Cleaning gutters and porches
- Removing debris from under porches and stairs
- Raking leaves and pine needles at least 5 feet from the foundation
- Moving wood piles further from the structure.
Learn more about wildland fire prevention at nfpa.org/education-and-research/wildfire/firewise-usa.
Loaves & Fishes
The Loaves & Fishes food pantry, 234 Barnum Road, Devens, provides 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; first Tuesday, 4 to 7 p.m.; third Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon; last Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon. Visit loavesfishespantry.org for more information.