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Harwich Water Board Denies Herald Street Abatement 4-1, Cites Missing Deadline

Harwich Water Commissioners voted 4-1 to deny a water bill abatement for 8 Herald Street after the applicant missed a June 11 deadline to supply information about insurance claims and property damages.

Harwich Select Board Backs Military Banners, Dissolves Youth Services Committee

Harwich Select Board unanimously backs military tribute banner program and raises lifeguard pay on new chair's first night.

Harwich Facilities Committee Adopts Animal Policy, Sends It to Select Board

Harwich Facilities Committee approves Community Center animal policy in unanimous vote. The committee voted unanimously June 12 to adopt a new policy restricting animals in municipal Community Center buildings and on property, forwarding it to the Select Board for final approval.

Harwich Zoning Board Clears Waivers for 60-Unit Affordable Housing Project

Harwich Zoning Board of Appeals advances 60-unit Penrose affordable housing permit toward a final vote, setting June 25 as the last public hearing.

Harwich Charter Commission Plans Public Meeting, Debates Compliance Enforcement Provision

Harwich Charter Commission schedules June 18 public meeting and debates whether to include a compliance enforcement body in its proposed charter.

Harwich Finance Committee Unanimously Approves $635,700 in Year-End Fund Transfers

Harwich Finance Committee approves $635,700 in year-end transfers as revolving fund audit looms.

Harwich Capital Outlay Committee backs new feasibility study for combined DPW and water facility

Harwich Capital Outlay Committee launches feasibility study for combined DPW and water facility after town meeting defeat. The committee met June 10 to debrief on the spring town meeting, where a $1 million DPW building article failed both on the floor and at the ballot, and to chart a new course.

Harwich Climate Action Network Pursues EV Charging Grant, Revives Climate Leader Push

Harwich Climate Action Network revives push for EV charging stations and state Climate Leader program under new town administrator.

Harwich Planning Board Approves Duarte Drive Subdivision, Continues Two Other Cases

Harwich Planning Board unanimously approves a 30-year-old subdivision modification on Duarte Drive and continues two more contentious cases to June 23. The board approved case PB2026-08, a modification to a 1995 definitive subdivision on Duarte Drive for owner Louis J.

Harwich Select Board Suspends Ember Pizza Wine License for One Day in September

Harwich Select Board votes 4-1 to suspend Ember Pizza's wine-and-malt license for one day this September.

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