Government · Other Committee
Harwich CPC Adopts Invoice Oversight Process, Skips August Meeting
Harwich Community Preservation Committee adopts new invoice oversight procedure and sets September 10 as next meeting date.
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Government · Zoning Board
Harwich Zoning Board Grants Three Special Permits at July Special Session
Harwich Zoning Board approves three special permits and accepts one withdrawal at thin-quorum July session. Chair Brian Sullivan opened the July 9 special afternoon meeting by warning all four applicants that, with only four of five board members present, any approval required unanimous support.
Government · Other Committee
Harwich Charter Commission Unanimously Adopts Compliance Enforcement Framework
Harwich Charter Commission unanimously backs a compliance and enforcement framework for the town's proposed new charter.
Government · Finance Committee
Harwich Finance Committee Approves $982,200 in Year-End Transfers Unanimously
Harwich Finance Committee approves $982,200 in year-end transfers to close fiscal 2026. The committee voted 6-0 Thursday to authorize 28 individual budget transfers, with roughly $600,000 tied to an accumulated snow and ice deficit and the remainder covering shortfalls across multiple departments.
Government · Capital Planning
Harwich Capital Outlay Committee Challenges Charter Language on Two-Thirds Capital Vote
Harwich Capital Outlay Committee pushes back on draft charter rules governing capital spending votes.
Morning Brief
Flood Watch Posted for Cape Cod Region Through Tuesday
A regional flood watch and a new summer concert booking topped Harwich-area news this week. A flood watch covering Barnstable, eastern Plymouth, and northern Bristol counties was in effect through Tuesday afternoon, per CapeCod.com. Meanwhile, the South Harwich Meetinghouse at 270 Chath…
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of June 29, 2026 through July 5, 2026
This week's Harwich obituary column carries one notice for the period of June 29 through July 5, 2026: Russell, Terry, 84, of Harwich, who died July 1, 2026. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Chapman Family Funeral Homes; visitation is July 8 and a funeral Mass is scheduled for…
Government · Conservation
Harwich Conservation Commission Reelects Ketchum as Chair, Advances Flood Regulations
Harwich Conservation Commission reelects John Ketchum as chair and advances draft coastal flood rules.
Government · Select Board
Harwich Select Board Dissolves Accessibility Committee, Seats Chair on School Formula Panel
Harwich Select Board dissolves its accessibility committee and names its chair to a new regional school working group.
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This Week in Harwich: Jun 22 - Jun 28
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