Town hires new assistant town administrator, human resources director
On Tuesday, Aug. 12, the Town Hall welcomed its newest employee––Dawn Dunbar, the new assistant town administrator and human resources director.…
Unseasonable weather threatens growing season for local farmers and orchardists
Although it is still fairly early in the growing season, orchards in town are already feeling the impacts of the extreme shift in weather,…
Bromfield Green Team members speak at state Community Climate Leaders Conference
Three local names stand out from the list of speakers who presented at this year’s MassEnergize Community Climate Leaders Conference—Bromfield High School students Michele…
‘This is what democracy looks like’: Community gathers in resistance on May Day
A palpable energy enlivened the town Common Thursday evening, May 1, as dozens of people gathered for a May Day demonstration and filled the…
Climate committee secures grant to improve town’s energy efficiency
This past week, members of the Harvard Climate Initiative Committee celebrated a win for the local community, receiving a large grant through Mass Save…
Supporting clean energy, Select Board adopts ‘zero-emission vehicle first’ policy
In a unanimous vote Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Select Board approved the zero-emission vehicle first policy.…
Select Board considers adopting ‘zero-emission vehicle first’ policy
Since 2010, the town of Harvard has been designated as a Green Community in Massachusetts, pledging to meet a certain set of criteria that…
The cost of cooking: Cookbook Club discusses food scarcity, shares budget-friendly recipes
As grocery prices and other costs of living continue to soar, feeding one’s family has become challenging and expensive for many people. Food scarcity…
Community gathers to honor Harvard’s veterans
In 1918, on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., World War I ended with an armistice. Today, we recognize the date of this historic event…
‘Welcome to Harvard’ chronicles Harvard’s Afghan families and their community
Created by Behishta Kabir and Jodi Hilton, “Welcome to Harvard” is an interactive photography exhibit that tells the stories of two families who fled…
