As COVID-19 cases surge worldwide, the small town of Harvard is now seeing its own version of that surge. 

When third-quarter fiscal 2021 tax bills arrive in their mailboxes this December, many Harvard residents will not be surprised to find that their taxes have gone up.

Town and school employees will continue to receive their health insurance through Minuteman Nashoba Health Group for at least one more year. 

Identity thieves have targeted more than 50 Harvard town and school employees, using their stolen information to file fraudulent claims with the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance.

The Finance Committee has a fresh look this year with one new member, one member returning after a short hiatus, and a member promoted from associate to voting status.

At its Nov. 5 meeting, the Harvard-Devens Jurisdiction Committee (HDJC) reached consensus on controversial issues facing the Devens Jurisdictional Framework Committee.

Since last summer, Harvard residents Liz Ruark and Toby Bazarnick have been searching for a way to make weekly COVID-19 testing cost-effective for all students and staff in Harvard schools.

The Bromfield varsity field hockey team is quarantining until Nov. 20 after a player from Hudson, a team Bromfield played on Nov. 5, tested positive for the coronavirus.

In response to recent complaints about excessive construction noise, the Select Board discussed creating either a comprehensive noise ordinance or a construction noise ordinance.