Town Meeting 2014: It’s a wrap … two nights, 53 articles, no more bad dogs
Those who bet that Town Meeting would wrap up its work in one night this year lost their wagers on Tuesday when attendees voted…
Town Election to decide three races and a debt exclusion
When Harvard voters go to the polls next Tuesday, April 8, they will be asked to fill 20 empty seats on Harvard’s all-volunteer elected…
Largely ceremonial role of town constable sought by two candidates
Two candidates—incumbent Kerry Curley and recently retired Harvard police officer Greg Newman—are competing for a three-year term as Harvard’s town constable.…
An insider’s guide to Town Meeting 2014
Town Meeting is Harvard’s annual legislative session. Sign in, and you suddenly acquire the powers and responsibilities of a representative of your town. You…
Tackling Harvard’s $27 million health care liability
The retiree health benefits of Harvard’s municipal workers were suddenly in the news this week, following a BOS decision to increase the age, years…
BOS warrant article review: To support or not support, that was the question
As they wrapped up their deliberations this week, the selectmen could declare that their work on the 2014 Town Meeting warrant was nearly done.…
Selectmen close April ATM Warrant
The selectmen made quick work Monday night of the 55 articles submitted for the 2014 Town Meeting warrant, dropping two and replacing one, before…
Capital committee delays major FY15 projects
With the town poised to begin a $3.9 million renovation of Town Hall later this year, the committee with perhaps the clearest view of…
Town Election 2014: Guide to running for elected office
With Town Caucus barely two weeks away and April elections a month later, it’s not too soon for prospective candidates for municipal office to…
No referendum on Devens at town elections this spring
A selectmen-backed effort to gauge the appetite of Harvard, Ayer, and Shirley, voters for taking back governance of Devens appears to be off the…
