Truer Words for August 28, 2026
“It was August, and the fields were high with corn.ˮ —Melanie Gideon, 1963–2026 (American novelist)…
A call to protect Harvard’s historic character
I am writing to ask Harvard residents to become engaged in an important discussion about protecting the character and historic integrity of our town…
In support of the pond committee’s judgment
As long-time—more than 25 years—users of the pond for swimming, rowing, and kayaking, we strongly support the efforts that have been made to keep…
Drawdown, not chemicals, for Bare Hill Pond
I want to express my support for the Bare Hill Pond Watershed Management Committee’s policies in managing the pond. In response to residents’ earlier…
Excellence has a price
When students return to Bromfield Sept. 2, they will enter a school ranked fourth in Massachusetts and 161st in the nation, in the top…
Our new website is launched and free (but not for long)
The Press returned to the office two weeks ago after our annual summer print hiatus. And during that time, some of us were hard…
Truer Words for August 21, 2026
“Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress.ˮ — Mahatma Gandhi, 1869–1948 (Indian lawyer and ethicist)…
Editorial: A promise worth protecting
The Press doesn’t lean on anonymous sources often. Most weeks, none of our stories need them. But when a resident calls with something they’re…
A thank-you to the Harvard town beach summer program
My children, now in their 30s, had the privilege of learning to swim and work in the Harvard town beach program under the guidance…
