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.
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The Select Board, Finance Committee, Town Meeting and every other town board, from the meeting record.
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.
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.
Government · Planning Board
Harwich Planning Board Flags Zoning Bylaw Changes Needed
Harwich Planning Board warns new state zoning law weakens local control over development.
Government · Other Committee
Harwich commission moves to scale back splash pad plan
Harwich Recreation and Youth Commission balks at a $734,000 splash pad estimate.
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