by John Osborn ·
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
This story was updated Feb. 24 at 4 p.m.
Town Administrator Dan Nason has resigned as Harvard’s chief executive officer. The Select Board learned of his decision in a letter emailed to members Tuesday morning; department heads were informed in a separate email.
Nason’s contract requires 90 days' notice. In a brief office interview, Nason said his last day would be May 25 and that he would remain in the job through Annual Town Meeting and the Town Election. He told the Press he had no comment on his reasons for leaving. Nason began his tenure Aug. 5, 2024, after being appointed in June that year.
Tuesday afternoon the Select Board released the following statement:
“The Select Board acknowledges the resignation of Town Administrator, Dan Nason, and thanks him for his service to the community during his tenure in Harvard.
“We appreciate Dan’s efforts on behalf of the Town, and wish him success in his future endeavors. The Select Board remains fully committed to ensuring municipal operations run smoothly and effectively during this time of transition, and we will begin a process promptly to identify a new Town Administrator who is well-suited to lead Harvard through the challenges and opportunities in the years ahead.”
In a brief phone call, Select Board Chair Kara Minar said the board would enter into Executive Session on Friday to conduct a strategy session for negotiations for an interim Town Administrator.
The Press will publish further details as they become available.
This story was updated Feb. 24 at 4 p.m. to include a statement by the Select Board
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