Early voting available
Early in-person voting for the Nov. 5 general election will be available on the second floor of Town Hall, 13 Ayer Road:
- Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Monday, Oct. 28 to Thursday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The deadline for voter registration is Saturday, Oct. 26, 5 p.m. The deadline for requesting vote-by-mail ballots is Tuesday, Oct. 29, 5 p.m.
Halloween candy donations
Halloween candy donations are still being accepted at the Harvard Police Department, 40 Ayer Road.
REAL ID deadline
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles reminds residents that beginning May 7, 2025, anyone traveling by plane domestically or entering certain federal building areas will need a registry-issued REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID, or a valid passport. Commonwealth-issued documents may be renewed up to one year in advance of the expiration date printed on the license or ID. For additional information visit mass.gov/rmv.
Hazardous waste collection
The Devens Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center will receive hazardous waste on Wednesday, Nov. 5, and Saturday, Nov. 8, 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.
Basketball sign-ups open for grades K-2
The Harvard Athletic Association announces that registration is open through Nov. 1 for the 2024-25 in-town recreational basketball program for children in grades K-2. HAA’s mission is to provide safe programs that encourage good sportsmanship and develop strong playing skills. Go to harvardbasketball.org for more information and to sign up.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Officers of the Harvard Police Department are showing their support by wearing specially designed pink HPD patches on their uniforms. A limited number of pink patches are available for $10 each during October or until sold out. To buy a patch, come to the police station and see Trish Rouvel, or phone 978-456-8276, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Proceeds will be donated to the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden.
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.”
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.