Harwich Finance Committee Approves $85 Million in Town and School Spending
Harwich Finance Committee completes warrant review, approving $51.7 million town budget and $33.1 million school assessment 8-0.
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Harwich Bylaw Charter Review Committee Flags Petition Articles, Reorganizes Leadership
Harwich Bylaw Charter Review Committee reviewed more than a dozen citizen petition articles for the upcoming town meeting warrant at its first meeting since August 2025.
Harwich Planning Board Reviews Five Zoning Amendments Before April 14 Public Hearing
Harwich Planning Board previews five proposed zoning amendments set for a public hearing April 14.
Harwich Recreation Commission Defers Pickleball Drop-In Fee to April, Funds Storm Repairs
Harwich Recreation Commission defers $20 pickleball drop-in fee vote, authorizes roughly $5,500 in storm-damage fence repairs.
Harwich Select Board Approves $86.7 Million Budget, Ends 20-Year Herring Run Closure
Harwich Select Board unanimously approves an $86.7 million budget and reopens the town herring run for the first time in over 20 years.
Harwich Charter Commission Deletes 1987 Financial Plan Provision, Rejects Impact Statement
Harwich Charter Commission rejects two financial transparency proposals for charter inclusion and deletes a 1987 budget provision.
Harwich Finance Committee Backs $11.8 Million Middle School Roof on 9-0 Vote
Harwich Finance Committee unanimously backs $11.8 million Monomoy middle school roof project and clears dozens of warrant articles in marathon session.
Harwich Museum Commission Reviews Brooks Academy Renovation Plans, Ramp Options
Harwich's Brooks Academy Museum Commission reviewed architectural drawings for a major building renovation and debated ramp materials constrained by the town's National Historic District rules.
Harwich Voter Information Committee Sets April 16 Candidates Forum With League of Women Voters
Harwich Voter Information Committee books April 16 candidates forum and chair announces June resignation. The committee confirmed a partnership with the League of Women Voters for a forum in the Griffin Room at Town Hall from 5 to 8 p.m. on April 16, ahead of the May 19 annual election.
Harwich COA Debates Storm Gaps, Contractor Lists, and Senior Outreach Push
Harwich Council on Aging examines blizzard response gaps and debates contractor referral risks. The Board of Directors met March 18 and spent the bulk of its session on two issues: the town's response to February's multi-day storm and whether the COA should help seniors find home contractors.