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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.

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.

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.

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.

Harwich Conservation Commission Reelects Ketchum as Chair, Advances Flood Regulations

Harwich Conservation Commission reelects John Ketchum as chair and advances draft coastal flood rules.

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.

Harwich Real Estate Committee Reorganizes, Sets July Meeting to Reprioritize Land Acquisitions

Harwich Real Estate and Open Space Committee reorganizes and charts land preservation strategy with new town administrator.

Harwich Board of Appeals Approves 60-Unit Affordable Housing Project on Queen Anne Road

Harwich Board of Appeals unanimously approves 60-unit affordable housing complex on Queen Anne Road.

Harwich Charter Commission Hires Wellesley Law Firm to Review Draft Charter

Harwich Charter Commission unanimously hires outside legal counsel and advances draft charter toward September deadline.

Brooks Academy Commission Targets Lilac Facade Restoration Before Fall Construction Begins

Brooks Academy Commission weighs historic lilac facade and outdoor theater ahead of $1.9 million renovation.

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