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From left: Gage Seward, Declan Killeen, and Aiden Chung test drive a drag racing car that they built and coded in a robotics class held by Snapology Harvard, MA during school vacation, Dec. 30, 2025 at Fivesparks. Snapology Harvard, MA offers classes, events, and camps that make science, technology, arts, and math material fun. (Photo by Lisa Aciukewicz)

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Friday, January 9, 2026

Conservation Trust acquires 29 steep, forested acres on Pin Hill

The Harvard Conservation Trust announced its purchase of a long-desired property along Ayer Road that more than doubles the size of the Pin Hill conservation area.

Friday, January 9, 2026

MassDevelopment seeks new housing in Devens

MassDevelopment, the agency responsible for the redevelopment of Devens, has invited developers to submit proposals for new housing on nearly 70 acres of land zoned residential in Devens, all of which lie within Harvard’s historical town boundaries.

Friday, January 9, 2026

Turner joins Harvard police, helping department meet staffing goal

Officer Michael Turner became the newest member of the Harvard Police Department just before Christmas, being sworn in Dec. 22, 2025.

Friday, December 19, 2025

Town to consider municipal solar installation at Stow Road gravel pit

The committee in charge of advising the town on ways to reduce its energy consumption and costs has asked the Select Board for permission to pursue plans for a solar installation to supply electricity to town-owned buildings.

Friday, December 19, 2025

School Committee signs new superintendent, approves FY27 budget

There were handshakes and smiles all around at Monday’s School Committee meeting, as current Assistant Superintendent Dana Labb signed the contract by which he will become superintendent of Harvard schools, effective July 1, 2026.

Friday, December 19, 2025

New DPW Director to start in January

The long wait for a full-time Department of Public Works director is finally over. Eric Ryder, currently employed as the DPW director in Hudson, will begin working in that capacity in Harvard on Monday, Jan. 5.

Friday, December 19, 2025

CPIC recommends spending $1.27 million of its funds in FY27; leaner year to follow

The Capital Planning and Investment Committee met Dec. 4 and voted to recommend 14 of the 17 requests it received from town departments. All but one would be funded by the Capital Stabilization and Investment Fund.

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Remembering those we lost in 2025
Friday, January 9, 2026

Remembering those we lost in 2025

Looking back at 2025: A photographic year in review
Friday, January 9, 2026

Looking back at 2025: A photographic year in review

On Climate: In 2025 U.S. climate policy, 2 + 2 = 5
Friday, January 9, 2026

On Climate: In 2025 U.S. climate policy, 2 + 2 = 5

The Harvard Ecumenical Christmas Pageant features children of all ages
Friday, December 19, 2025

The Harvard Ecumenical Christmas Pageant features children of all ages

Gingerbread showcase
Friday, December 19, 2025

Gingerbread showcase

Town Common abuzz with holiday cheer and a very special delivery via fire truck
Friday, December 12, 2025

Town Common abuzz with holiday cheer and a very special delivery via fire truck

Reflections: Gifts for no one
Friday, December 12, 2025

Reflections: Gifts for no one

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Friday, January 9, 2026
Boys basketball

Winning streak advances Bromfield in league standings

Friday, January 9, 2026
Swimming and diving

Undaunted by losses, Bromfield swimmers look ahead to regional and state championships

Friday, January 9, 2026

Sports Roundup – Dec. 19 to Jan. 8

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―Joey Lauren Adams (b. 1968, American actress and director)

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