We are excited about the new feature we launched this week on our website—interactive online forums. The forums offer a place for Harvard Press subscribers to exchange views on a number of issues with fellow subscribers. Current forum subjects include:

• Budget 2009—Budget season is here. Weigh in with your thoughts on what should be added, deleted, or changed.
• Alternate energy—What alternate energy sources might be of use in Harvard? Are there any that should not be considered, no matter what? Why?
• Devens—Should Devens become its own town, or should Harvard take back its portion? Discuss alternatives for development and disposition of the former military base here.
• Schooling in Harvard—MCAS is one thing, but how are we really doing at educating our children? How are we doing at managing the school department? Are there people who prefer private or home-schooling options? Why?
• Town center—Share memories of the town center’s past and observations about the present, and offer thoughts on its future.
• Development in Harvard—What are the issues around affordable housing, conservation, septic and water? Should we be doing a better job at managing development in town?
• Local food—Discussion of topics related to local food supply—production, farmers’ markets, community garden, community-supported agriculture, and more.
• Forum Feedback—Got ideas for other forum subjects? Comments or suggestions about this forum? Share them here.

Visit us online and check it out!