Harwich brief: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Harwich Water Commission plans new rules for bill relief after forgiving thousands with no criteria

Harwich Water Commission plans new rules for bill relief after forgiving thousands with no criteria.

Water Commission to draft bill relief rules. Harwich's Water Commission is drafting written criteria for water bill abatements after staff reported roughly $11,600 of $17,500 in forgiven charges since 2024 with no formal policy. The board reviews draft options, modeled partly on Hamilton, October 6.Harwich News
Recreation panel pushes Brooks Park splash pad funding. Harwich's Recreation and Youth Commission is pushing Community Preservation Act funding for a Brooks Park splash pad redesign and Memorial Field upgrades ahead of Thursday's Community Preservation Committee filing deadline. The panel also flagged more than $25,000 in unpaid field-use bills from local sports groups.Harwich News

Thu, Oct 1: Monomoy soccer faces Mashpee Thursday. Monomoy Regional High School, which serves Harwich, plays a non-conference soccer match against Mashpee on Thursday, October 1, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps