Government · Other Committee
Brooks Academy Restoration Falls Two Months Behind
Harwich's Brooks Academy Museum Commission says building restoration is now roughly two months behind schedule.
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Government · Council on Aging
Harwich COA to host Outer Cape Health telehealth visits
Harwich Council on Aging to host Outer Cape Health telehealth visits after clinic closure.
Government · Other Committee
Water Commission Approves $342,996 Dump Truck
Harwich Water Commission grants two contested bill abatements, then moves to rewrite its abatement rules.
Government · Other Committee
Harwich Golf Committee Reviews FY27 Fee Increases
Harwich Golf Committee opens the door to yearly rate hikes to cover mounting debt.
Government · Board of Health
Harwich board OKs five septic variances on Highland Lane
Harwich Board of Health approves five septic variances for a Highland Lane rebuild over an abutter's objection.
Government · Select Board
Select Board approves new zoning bylaw task force
Harwich Select Board creates nine-member zoning bylaw task force.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of September 7, 2026 through September 13, 2026
This week's Harwich obituary notices column carries one entry: Amirault, Linda (Roux), 83, who was formerly of Harwich, MA, and more recently a resident of Glastonbury, CT. She died September 4, 2026. Her obituary was posted through John F. Tierney Funeral Home, Inc., as listed on Legac…
Government · Other Committee
Harwich CPC moves to reclaim unused housing funds
Harwich CPC votes to demand a written accounting of unused housing funds. The Community Preservation Committee unanimously agreed to formally request the Harwich Housing Authority specify how much of a 2020 Rental Assistance Program award, potentially $45,387, is available for rescission.
Government · Capital Planning
Capital Panel Simplifies Budget Request Process
Harwich capital panel simplifies budget forms as debt tops $53.6 million. Town Administrator Jay McGreal told the Capital Outlay Committee that department heads will now fill out detailed project-request forms with vendor estimates only for fiscal 2028, not for years two through five.
Government · Select Board
Select Board Rejects NSTAR Pole Permit, 4-1
Harwich Select Board denies NSTAR pole permit, 4-1, amid utility frustration. The board learned the Harwich Charter Commission voted unanimously Aug. 27 to approve a final charter draft after 56 meetings over 15 months, headed to a spring 2027 ballot.