(Re)discovering the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden
The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden is a perfect example of the old adage that people often don't know or appreciate the gems in their…
Historical Commission approves much-altered exterior for Town Hall addition
The Historical Commission has approved the Town Hall Building Committee's plan for the exterior of the Town Hall addition, but the approval came with…
Historical Commission readies decision on Town Hall design
With a July 5 deadline right around the corner, the Harvard Historical Commission was preparing this week for its upcoming special meeting on June…
Historical Commission once again rejects exterior design for Town Hall addition
At its June 19 meeting, the Harvard Historical Commission once again nixed the architect’s latest design of the exterior of Town Hall addition.…
Bike ride will raise money for Harvard resident
The Braveheart Charity Ride on July 13 will mark the fulfillment of a goal set back in January when Braveheart—Friends of Dylan Connelly was…
Historical Commission nixes exterior design for Town Hall addition
At its June 12 meeting, the Harvard Historical Commission voted unanimously to approve the exterior design for the restoration of Town Hall, but rejected…
War memorials of Harvard
Harvard has placed three war memorials on the Common, where they are in constant public view, but other memorials have been relegated to obscurity…
A shopper’s guide to the Garden Club plant sale
Coreopsis bask in the sun at last year’s plant sale. (Photos by Lisa Aciukewicz) My first piece of shopping advice is one I personally…
Celebration 2013, Harvard’s best-kept secret
It's universally acknowledged that nothing remains a secret in a small town. And yet, Harvard has been keeping a secret for the past 15…
Edoardo the Illusionist
“We were standing with two men at one end of a long glass display case full of sunglasses and wallets and watches. Edoardo had…
