Latest proposals for financing new school offer a lower tax burden
As townspeople continue to debate the merits of a new elementary school online and in this paper, town committees have begun to examine how…
General Store proposes dinner, drinks, outdoor dining
In a bid to increase his restaurant and event business, Harvard General Store owner Scott Hayward hopes to add a dinner menu to his…
Guide to running for town office
Editor’s note: A version of this guide appeared in the Jan. 26, 2017, Press. It has been updated for 2018. As a newly energized…
Building committee admits open meeting violation
The School Building Committee responded this week to two Open Meeting Law complaints filed last month by Deborah Skauen-Hinchliffe of Still River, acknowledging the…
Selectmen approve 2018 Town Meeting warrant
The 2018 Annual Town Meeting warrant will soon be on its way to the printer. The selectmen signed off on the document at their…
Finance and capital committees endorse plans for new elementary school
The two town committees charged with oversight of Harvard’s budget and capital spending have recommended that voters support plans to replace Hildreth Elementary School…
Selectmen create Devens jurisdiction committee, seek volunteers
At Town Election last year, voters, by a decisive majority, passed a nonbinding referendum directing the selectmen to begin work on a plan “to…
Tigers wrap up ice hockey season; Dutkewych named league all-star
The Littleton-Bromfield Tigers ice hockey team wrapped up its 2017–2018 season with its traditional intrasquad blue and white scrimmage of coaches and players Feb.…
Officials say one-time events boosted FY17 free cash
Harvard is unlikely to see a repeat of this year’s $1.3 million free cash windfall anytime soon. That’s the conclusion of Finance Director David…
Selectmen set date for 2018 Town Caucus
The Town Caucus, called each year to nominate candidates for vacant seats on elected town boards, will be held Saturday, March 24, at 5…
