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Harwich Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Panel extends Wychmere hotel hearing to Nov 4

Conservation Commission extends contested Wychmere Harbor hotel hearing to November 4 amid wastewater dispute. From our own coverage: Golf committee backs 2027 resident fee hikes; Conservation panel continues Wychmere hotel hearing.

From Harwich News

  • Golf committee backs 2027 resident fee hikes Harwich's Golf Committee weighed new resident pass and green-fee increases for 2027 at Cranberry Valley Golf Course, tied to future irrigation, bunker and maintenance-building work, before sending its recommendation to the Select Board.Harwich News
  • Conservation panel continues Wychmere hotel hearing Harwich's Conservation Commission kept open a contested hearing on the Wychmere Harbor hotel redevelopment after an abutters' consultant questioned whether the new wastewater system would actually reduce nitrogen pollution, continuing the hearing to November 4.Harwich News
  • Historic panel continues Brooks Academy ramp hearing Harwich's Historic District Commission continued its review of a new accessibility ramp at Brooks Academy Museum to December 9 after questions arose over the project's advertised scope, while also weighing what happened to a historic Bank Street forge building removed during stabilization work.Harwich News
  • Panel recommends splitting cupola funding Harwich's Brooks Academy Museum Commission grappled with a restoration timeline pushed to mid-2027 and design changes to the building's entrance and walkway, prompting members to consider separating funding for the deteriorating cupola from the rest of the project.Harwich News

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