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Bolton resident Lyn Slade (left) and Judy Baumhover demonstrate how to make a stronger gingerbread house with the help of Anna Frantzdale at a Nov. 15 workshop on building a better gingerbread structure. Royal icing and 90 degree corners are essential and Baumhover uses some cans to keep things in place. (Photo by Lisa Aciukewicz) STORY

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Friday, December 5, 2025

Finance director forecasts another deficit as fiscal 2027 budget talks begin

The odds that voters will be asked to approve another increase in their property taxes beyond the limits set by Proposition 2½ grew this week.

Friday, December 5, 2025

New code of conduct defines complaint process, sets social media expectations

In the wake of two conduct violations this year that resulted in the censure of one Select Board member and the early resignation of another, the board has revised the code of conduct for the town’s elected and appointed officials.

Friday, December 5, 2025

New library flooring, relocation of the General Store’s fire stairs among requests for community preservation grants

With an estimated $1.51 million to spend and a total of $1.49 million in requests, the committee in charge of disbursing money from the town’s community preservation fund is working on a January deadline to decide which projects to recommend for funding.

Friday, December 5, 2025

Town is offered first refusal on Madigan Lane hayfield

The town has been offered the right of first refusal on a 4-acre lot on Madigan Lane. Though now used as a hayfield, the property is a legal building lot in a residential district, and the owners intend to sell it as such.

Friday, December 5, 2025

Select Board announce Charter Review Committee volunteers; will vote Dec. 16

The Harvard Town Charter’s final provision requires that the charter be reviewed at least once every 10 years.

Friday, November 28, 2025

After two-year hiatus, Bromfield defeats Rockland to win back state championship

The Bromfield boys soccer team is once again a state champion after shutting out the No. 5 seed Rockland Bulldogs 1-0 in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 4 final before an enthusiastic crowd of supporters Nov. 21 at Doyle Stadium in Leominster. The championship was Bromfield’s 14th since 1979.

Friday, November 28, 2025

Assistant Superintendent Labb chosen to succeed Dwight in 2026

From a pool of 24 applicants, the School Committee interviewed three finalists to be Harvard’s next superintendent of schools. After hearing from each candidate, the committee voted unanimously to appoint Dana Labb to succeed Superintendent Linda Dwight.

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Friday, December 5, 2025

Creative gingerbread structures spice up holiday season at Fivesparks

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Turkey raffle packs the house for Harvard Fire-EMS fundraiser
Friday, November 21, 2025

Turkey raffle packs the house for Harvard Fire-EMS fundraiser

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Friday, November 21, 2025

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