School committee approves anti-bullying policy
With no fanfare and minimal discussion, the School Committee adopted a bullying prevention policy developed by the Massachusetts Association of School Committees.…
Public offers opinions on school calendar issue
The question of whether or not to close school on major religious holidays again dominated School Committee discussions at the Nov. 22 meeting. At…
Committee unveils vision for town buildings
When a building project reaches the stage where ideas become drawings, it suddenly all seems real. And the Municipal Buildings Committee crossed that threshold…
Special Town Meeting narrowly supports home-rule petition on insurance
In the closest vote of the evening, Harvard's Special Town Meeting (STM) authorized the Board of Selectmen to ask the state legislature for the…
School Committee hears about Monty Tech
"A high school worth discovering!" is the motto on the substantial booklet about Monty Tech that Sue Tokay presented to Harvard School Committee members…
Town seeks authority to decide health insurance plans
At the upcoming Nov. 9 Special Town Meeting, voters will decide whether Harvard should follow the examples of Lowell, Ayer, and several other towns…
School Committee names liaison to Devens Economic Analysis Team
The School Committee voted unanimously at its last meeting to create a liaison position to the Devens Economic Analysis Team.…
Icelanders visit Harvard schools
About 85 teachers from Mosfellsbær, Iceland, received a warm welcome to Harvard last Sunday.…
Committee explores new uses for old buildings
In the first of a new series of public meetings, the Municipal Buildings Committee gathered residents at the old library to discuss options for…
Land acquisition links valuable wildlife areas
The deer, foxes, bobcats, and otters won't know the difference—but their pathways along the west bank of the Nashua River are now protected, all…
