What was going on in Harvard a year ago today, two years ago … ten, twelve years ago? Here are Press news headlines from issues on or near today's date in previous years.
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February 9, 2018
- Selectmen raise propane tank disposal fees
- League announces forum on running for office, engaging with town government
- Selectmen vote to implement SMART recycling
- From pot to school construction, BOS gets first look at 2018 Town Warrant
- New school could cost $53 million; state would pay a third
- Overlay district would encourage preservation of farms through agritourism
February 10, 2017
- Three bidders respond to RFP for Hildreth housing engineering study
- Bromfield to offer ‘global competency’ certificate
- Community Harvest survives 2016’s small apple crop
- Selectmen choose new DPW director
- Parking clerk named, police can issue tickets
- Legislation threatens millions in future local aid from lottery
- 2017 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: Higher spending, few surprises
February 5, 2016
- Selectmen back off plan for majority membership on Municipal Affordable Housing Trust
- Harvard will receive state funds to solve K-wing problems, upgrade HES
- No easy solutions as General Store struggles for profitability
- Town will vote on charter question in April
February 6, 2015
- February 10 hearing set for zoning changes in Devens
- Decided: Town offices to move to old library
- DPW digs out from historic snowfall, responds to complaints
February 7, 2014
- Park Association seeks CPC funds for McCurdy Track resurfacing
- No referendum on Devens at town elections this spring
- Oxbow explains fire control policy; some remain unsatisfied
- Two Brittany spaniels declared ‘dangerous’ at dog hearing
- Meet-the-candidate forums scheduled for HES principal candidates
February 8, 2013
- Appleworks to be temporary Town Hall
- Town lawyer says Master Plan funds cannot be transferred
- Town caucus seeks candidates for 17 open seats
- Grading Bromfield: NEASC delivers a mixed report card
- First phase of town beach work is complete
- FinCom sets final wish list items; earmarks dollars for OPEB
February 10, 2012
- Trinity pitches plan to Historical Commission
- Selectmen to request local MBTA hearing
- New strategy helps Healing Garden compete for scarce funds
- Capital Committee: Add road repairs to excluded debt
February 11, 2011
- Heavy snow loads close the schools
- Snow causes roof collapse at Appleworks building
- CPIC pushes for ‘quasi decision’ on Municipal Buildings Committee proposal at quad board meeting
February 5, 2010
- Charrette reveals vision of vibrant town center
- Selectmen approve town’s first two off-premise liquor license applications
- ‘Chronicle’ show to air Monday
- Groton’s cable access program soars, while Harvard’s inches along
February 6, 2009
- Layoffs limited in fiscal year 2009
- ‘Worst week ever’ at library
- FinCom plots new strategy for FY10
- Ann Lee Road standoff ends peacefully
February 8, 2008
- Devens housing process on boil, not simmer
- Harvard voters flock to polls on Super Tuesday
- Ayer Road business robbed
- Obama takes Bromfield
- Town caucus heats up two races
- Department of Ed praises special ed improvements
February 9, 2007
- It’s a four-way fight for Board of Selectmen
- 92-unit assisted-living facility proposed for Ayer Road
- Bromfield math program shines
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