Summer beach season begins with a little help from rowers
While the spring weather continues to bring early winter-like conditions to Harvard, town officials are gearing up for the summer season at Bare Hill…
Birds, bees, and biodiversity: ‘Growing Wild’ initiative helps people access native plants
The sixth year of Growing Wild Massachusetts kicked off Friday, May 29, with 21 nurseries providing native plant kits, free of charge, to encourage…
On Climate – The subnational shield: How Massachusetts and Harvard can outlast federal climate retreat
Climate action in Massachusetts has become subnational, out of necessity. It’s codified in state statutes, which can’t be undone by federal mandates or executive…
April frost did less damage to orchards than was feared
It was a close call, but the recent cold snap seems to have done only limited damage to Harvard’s orchards. However, as Chris Green…
Harvard joins growing number of towns banning the use of anticoagulant rodenticides
By unanimous vote, Harvard’s Select Board banned the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) on town-owned property, based on a recommendation made by the…
Collaboration and commitment: Eighth-graders to host solar seminar April 11
In a study room at the Harvard Public Library, three Bromfield students—Vv Welsh, Kimberly (Kimmy) Chen, and Flora Poutasse—meet with their mentor, Ellen Sachs…
PFAS-free water is coming soon to Depot Road homes
Because a toxic class of chemicals has leaked from the former Harvard landfill into the well water of homes on and near Depot Road,…
Salty Nextdoor debaters question treatment of winter ice and snow
A recent discussion among Harvard residents on the social media site Nextdoor showed road salt is an issue for many people in town.…
Select Board signs agreements to explore carbon-free energy options for municipal buildings
On Tuesday, March 3, the Select Board voted to sign a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with NextGen Energy.…
Better air for Bromfield a step closer as schools sign contract for HVAC design
At their Monday meeting this week, School Committee members unanimously approved a contract for the schematic design of the new heating, ventilation, and air…
