Flu shot shortfalls most likely at pharmacies, flu clinics
A flu vaccine clinic held at the Bromfield School Oct. 6 ran out of the high-dose flu vaccine—recommended for people aged 65 and older—in…
Downsizing in Harvard: Few options, but new condos, bylaw could provide relief
Harvard citizens seeking smaller, easier-to-maintain homes probably don’t need to be told that downsizing here is difficult.…
Mailing it in: Absentee or early?
In a little more than two weeks, Harvard and the five other towns in the 37th Middlesex District will vote to fill the seat…
In a Nutshell: Complying with the face-covering mandate
Gov. Baker’s executive order srongly discourages average citizens from using medical-grade masks because they must be reserved for health care workers and first responders.…
Fuzzy fundraisers help Loaves & Fishes
Alpacas ignore social distancing guidelines at the Harvard Alpaca Ranch. (Courtesy photo) Earlier this month, Harvard Alpaca Ranch owners Matthew and Amy Varrell suspected…
In a Nutshell: What you need to know about face coverings
Late last week, the CDC recommended that people wear simple, cloth face coverings to protect against COVID-19 “as a voluntary health measure” when they…
In a shuttered town, two businesses hang tough
Gov. Charlie Baker has issued an emergency order requiring all businesses that do not provide COVID-19 essential services to close their physical workplaces and…
Carlson Orchards gains approval for pouring license
At a sparsely attended meeting this week, the Select Board voted unanimously to grant Carlson Orchards a license to serve hard cider by the…
Pouring license for Carlson Orchards edges toward approval
Carlson Orchards has cleared a hurdle in its quest to sell hard cider by the glass at its taproom on Oak Hill Road. …
Select Board to decide Carlson pouring license; stakeholders propose conditions
Next Tuesday, the Select Board intends to vote to either approve with conditions—or deny—a permit to serve hard cider at a recently built taproom…
