Harvard, Massachusetts — week of 2026-07-06 · all Harvard meetings

Harvard boards wrap up June with busy agenda; most outcomes pending minutes

Harvard boards and committees held a dense round of meetings in late June, but with minutes not yet published for nearly all of them, only one confirmed decision is on the record: the Elderly & Disabled Taxation Aid Committee unanimously approved minutes from its June 17 and June 24, 2026 meetings. Several boards, including the Select Board, had consequential votes scheduled, but outcomes cannot be confirmed from the available agendas.

Select Board

The Select Board met June 24 and June 30. The June 24 agenda listed a single substantive item: a dangerous dog hearing at 91 Warren Ave (Stevenson). The June 30 agenda included scheduled votes on the Town Administrator's contract, a Harvard Solar Credit Purchase Agreement, and use of the Rantoul Trust Fund for a gravel pit appraisal, plus discussion of land options for relocating the Department of Public Works and the appointment of Alice Miles and Nicholas Roose as full Historical Commission members. Minutes are not yet published.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The ZBA scheduled a public hearing on a special permit to reconstruct a non-conforming barn at 228 Old Littleton Road. The agenda also included a status update on the Pine Hill Village affordable housing project, including final as-built drawings and the release of affordable units, approval of March 4, 2026 minutes, and discussion of the 2026 meeting schedule.

Board of Health

The June 22 agenda covered a local upgrade and variance request for 7 East Bare Hill Road, an ADU and deed restriction approval for 18 Pinnacle Road, discussion of the Master Plan 2026 Supplement (with a June 30 deadline), follow-up on a MassDEP Technical Assistance Grant for the Transfer Station and Warren Avenue projects, and an update on PFAS contamination in private wells. A $600 invoice for Styrofoam collection was listed for approval.

Community Preservation Committee

The CPC was scheduled to hear a presentation from the Commission on Disabilities Chair, review off-cycle grant applications and the treasurer's report, recap Town Meeting results on the P&R Tennis Courts, and plan FY28 application timing.

Other meetings

**Cemetery Commissioners:** review of an oversize monument request and Center Cemetery stone condition.
**Water & Sewer Commissions:** continued discussion on regulations and rates.
**Historical Commission:** election of new officers (June 24); public hearings July 1 on patio stone replacement at 1 Still River Road and window removal at 16 Ayer Road, plus a new application for Five Sparks sculptures at 7 Fairbank Street (Old Library).
**Bare Hill Pond Watershed Management and Harvard Climate Initiative Committee:** both met remotely to attend the Conservation Commission's June 25 discussion of pond water level.
**Addiction Abatement Fund Working Group:** follow-up on the BLOOM proposal, including technical advisor feedback and the Town of Peabody's engagement.
**School Committee Policy Subcommittee:** minutes approval, policy review, and 2025-2026 year recap.
**Harvard-Devens Jurisdiction Committee:** report on planning for Harvard to resume jurisdiction over Devens and discussion of Devens Utilities options.

Coming up

**July 6 — Park & Recreation Commission (virtual):** vote on motorized bike issue at fields; beach operations discussion with Harbormaster Ben.
**July 6 — Planning Board:** public hearing on a 1,938-square-foot expansion at 256 Ayer Road; approval of a $2,239.35 Montachusett Regional Planning Commission FY2027 membership invoice; review of solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage bylaws.
**July 7 — Land Stewardship Subcommittee:** trail maintenance, invasive species removal plans, welcome of new member Staci Donahue.
**July 8 — Open Space Committee:** vote on final draft of Chapter 61 removal process for Select Board consideration; election of officers.
**July 13 — Board of Health:** select new chair, welcome Sarah Birse; PFAS update; MassDEP grant discussion.
**July 13 — Finance Committee:** vote on end-of-year transfers.
**July 14 — Select Board (virtual):** vote on year-end transfers.

Earlier weeks

week of 2026-06-29 — Year‑End Fiscal Votes, PFAS Tracking Headline Busy Week Ahead for Harvard Boards

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