Government · Other Committee
Harwich Cemetery Commission approves knotweed treatment, flagpole removal at Island Pond
Harwich Cemetery Commission votes to remove Island Pond flagpole and approves knotweed treatment at first meeting in months.
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Government · Zoning Board
Harwich ZBA Advances 40B Project, Sets June Deadlines Amid Parking Dispute
Harwich Zoning Board of Appeals advanced a 60-unit affordable housing application after resolving a key parking dispute at its May 7 hearing.
Government · Other Committee
Harwich Charter Commission Drops "Absolute" from Police Chief Authority Language
Harwich Charter Commission softens police chief authority language in brief post-town-meeting session.
Government · Conservation
Harwich Conservation Commission Approves Two Conservation Restrictions Covering 20 Acres
Harwich Conservation Commission unanimously backs two conservation restrictions protecting more than 20 acres and orders independent wetlands review for a 31-acre development site.
Government · Town Meeting
Harwich Town Meeting Approves $650,000 for Affordable Housing Trust, 213-75
HARWICH -- May 5, 2026, Harwich Town Meeting backs Affordable Housing Trust $650,000 but rejects both Chatham housing grants. In the most contested vote of the annual meeting's second night, voters approved
Government · Town Meeting
Harwich Voters Approve $51.8 Million Budget and $11.8 Million School Roof Borrowing
Harwich annual town meeting approves $51.8 million FY2027 budget and $11.8 million school roof borrowing on a six-hour first night. Voters at the Harwich Community Center on May 4 passed the operating budget 365 to 50, with Select Board Chair Donald F.
Government · Other Committee
Harwich Charter Commission Tables Chair Term-Limit Proposal, Seeks Public Input in June
Harwich Charter Commission debates chair term limits and overhauled budget procedures.
Government · Zoning Board
Harwich Zoning Board Overturns Building Commissioner on Pre-1986 Captain Todd Way Lot
Harwich Zoning Board overturns building commissioner to clear vacant Captain Todd Way lot for construction.
Government · Other Committee
Harwich Treasure Chest Committee Cuts Friday Hours, Unanimously Rejects Volunteer Application
Harwich's Treasure Chest reuse facility will operate on Saturdays and Sundays only after the committee voted unanimously to eliminate a Friday opening that members said had not worked out.
Government · Other Committee
Harwich Youth Commission backs $197,000 irrigation fix at White House Field complex
Harwich Youth Commission backs reduced $197,000 irrigation fix and hears from new parks director.
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