Government · Planning Board
Boards Warned New Zoning Law Eases Variances
Harwich zoning and planning boards get briefed on state law changes that make variances easier to obtain.
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The Select Board, Finance Committee, Town Meeting and every other town board, from the meeting record.
Government · Other Committee
Community Center Panel Opens Fee Structure Review
Harwich Community Center Committee opens review of building rental fees ahead of next spring.
Government · Conservation
Commission fines homeowner, delays marsh study vote
Harwich Conservation Commission fines a homeowner, tables a marsh study, and stalls a Herring River dock.
Government · Other Committee
Harwich clears demolition of 1888 house on Route 28
Harwich Historical Commission clears demolition of 1888 house for a marsh trailhead. The commission voted 6-0 to let the Harwich Conservation Trust demolish a deteriorating 1888 house at 202 Route 28, with no delay imposed, conditioned on a storyboard documenting the property's history.
Government · Other Committee
Climate Panel Weighs Bid For Free Energy Audit
The Harwich Energy and Climate Action Committee pressed for a free state energy audit of municipal buildings and approved prior minutes unanimously.
Government · Select Board
Harwich Holds First Joint Budget Summit
Harwich held its first joint budget summit, reviewing a $2.2 million FY26 surplus and a forecast showing deficits through fiscal 2031. Town finance official Jen reported revenue of $86 million, 4.4 percent over estimate, while all 105 department appropriations stayed within budget.
Government · Other Committee
Charter Commission Approves Final Charter Draft
Harwich Charter Commission approved the final draft of its proposed town charter and voted to send it to the state for review.
Government · Zoning Board
Zoning board approves Lincoln Village rebuild 4-1
The Harwich Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit 4-1 for a rebuilt cape-style home at 31 Lincoln Village Road, over objections from neighbors in the small subdivision's inner island.
Government · Planning Board
Harwich Planning Board Re-Elects Berry as Chair, Approves Backlogged Minutes
Harwich Planning Board reorganizes leadership and clears 2025 meeting minutes backlog.
Government · Other Committee
Harwich Water Board Approves Route 28 Contract, Seeks Independent Facility Study
Harwich Water Board approves Route 28 main contract and moves toward independent facility study.
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