Town beach closed to swimming due to algal bloom; water visibility is poor
The Board of Health has issued a no-swimming advisory at the town beach and the beach at Thurston’s Cove due to an elevated level…
Smoke from distant wildfires reaches Harvard
Harvard Fire Department Chief Rick Sicard has notified residents that smoke in the area is a “direct result of wildfires throughout the U.S. and…
Proposed study to revitalize commercial zone sparks optimism among businesses, wariness among residents
Could the commercial district be reimagined so as to preserve the town’s character, expand the tax base, and rewrite the zoning bylaw so elegantly…
Voters are asked to fund overhaul of commercial zoning on Ayer Road
At next week’s Town Meeting, residents will decide whether to fund a $300,000 study that could lead to a sweeping update to the commercial…
A timeline of Ayer Road’s commercial district: Route 2 interchange to Myrick Lane
1950 Route 2 expands to Harvard, with the interchange built at Ayer Road, instead of near town center as originally planned by the state;…
Takeout and other treats for Valentine’s Day
A night out on the town in celebration of a treasured relationship is not an option right now for most people. Still, a meal…
Select Board renews Carlson Orchards’ permit to serve hard cider
Carlson Orchards will be allowed to continue serving hard cider at its Cider Barn for another year. …
Town to regulate construction noise by setting allowable hours in building permits
In response to recent complaints about excessive construction noise, the Select Board discussed creating either a comprehensive noise ordinance or a construction noise ordinance.…
Harvard Conservation Trust names Brian Colleran as executive director
Over its 47-year history, the Harvard Conservation Trust has protected more than 850 acres of land, including farms, fields, forest, and ecologically sensitive areas…
The Press Asks: What are your thoughts on the closing of the Still River post office?
As reported in the Oct. 1 edition of the Press, the post office at 206 Still River Road will close for good on the…
