At 87 Ayer Road: From gravestone slate to McIntosh apples to conservation land
The property at 87 Ayer Road, which was recently purchased by the Harvard Conservation Trust and is now called the Farwell Quarry, has a…
Truer Words for June 26, 2026
“News is the first rough draft of history.ˮ — Philip Graham (1915–1963, American newspaperman)…
From discontent to the Declaration, Harvard’s steps toward independence
As the 250th anniversary of the birth of our nation approaches, it seems important to reflect on the ideals to which the colonists wanted…
Truer Words for May 15, 2026
“History has taught us over and over again that freedom is not free. When push comes to shove, the ultimate protectors of freedom and…
165-year-old elm by library comes down for safety
A towering elm near the library was felled by a work crew from Favreau Forestry of Sterling last week, because rot detected at the…
Historical house finds new mission as Greenhut Artist Residency
The new mission for 35 Oak Hill Road is to house emerging artists at the Greenhut Artist Residency. (Photo by Lisa Aciukewicz) The stately house…
