Harvard Charter survey
The Harvard Charter Review Committee is seeking public input to help determine what needs to be introduced, amended, or discarded in the charter. A short survey, with a link to the charter for reference, may be found on the town website at harvard-ma.gov>>News/Announcements>>Town of Harvard Charter Survey. The survey is expected to take 5 to ten minutes to complete, and will be open through May.
Conservation Commission seeks volunteers
The Harvard Conservation Commission is accepting applications for positions on its land stewardship and deer management subcommittees. Applications are due by Tuesday, May 19. Details and application forms are available at harvard-ma.gov>>News/Announcements>>Conservation Commission Seeks Volunteers. Contact conservation agent Liz Allard at
lallard@harvard-ma.gov with questions.
Elderly and disabled tax aid
The Elderly and Disabled Taxation Aid Committee administers funds to assist elderly and disabled town residents with the costs of property taxes. The committee is accepting applications for aid until Thursday, May 28. Guidelines to qualify for aid and application forms are at the committee page on the town website, harvard-ma.gov.
Nature camp T-shirt design contest
The Tom Denney Nature Camp is holding a design contest for its summer camp T-shirt. Nature-themed designs are due Tuesday, May 26, 5 p.m., and the winning entry will be selected by camp staff. For details visit TomDenneyNatureCamp.org/tee-shirt-design-contest.
Apply for SUN Bucks
Online application for SUN Bucks (formerly Summer EBT) is now open. This federal food program provides a summer benefit per school-aged child for disadvantaged and income-eligible families. Learn more at tbhs.psharvard.org>>Friday Memo :: April 17, 2026.
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.
Behavioral health help line
The Massachusetts behavioral health help line connects individuals and families with mental health or substance abuse concerns to comprehensive treatment services. The help line is free, confidential, and available to anyone living in Massachusetts. No health insurance is required.
Trained specialists may be reached 24/7, 365 days a year. Call 988, or call or text 833-773-2445. To find a community behavioral health center, visit mass.gov/cbhc-crisis-care.
Devens noise report
- Throughout May, small arms fire
- May 15, machine guns
- May 15-16, mortars
- May 27-30, grenades