FinCom is doing its duty
In its editorial last week, entitled “Crossing the Line,” the Press says “state laws limit FinCom’s role to ‘making reports or recommendations to the…
Stepping out with style
Photos by Lisa Aciukewicz Dance instructors Phyllis and Richard Norton brought ballroom dancing lessons to fifth- and sixth-graders at the elementary school on…
Setting the record straight about records
In response to the Board of Health report dated March 23, 2010, that appeared in the April 2 issue of the Harvard Press and…
Urges support for municipal building rejuvenation
At this year’s Annual Town Meeting voters will be asked to appropriate $70,000 for professional services to address renovation needs and potential reuse of…
Volunteers needed for Opening Day
On Sunday, April 25, the Harvard Youth Baseball and Softball Association will hold its annual Opening Day parade and festivities. Volunteers are needed for…
Let’s keep Stu Sklar on School Committee!
As a former School Committee member myself, I can vouch for the fact that Stu Sklar is an incredibly hard worker and innovative thinker…
We need Kirsten Wright
Process matters. Without an open, transparent and inclusive public policy process, the work and record of any board is suspect. It is a cruel…
Keep Sklar—don’t mess with success
I believe it is critical to reelect Stu Sklar to School Committee. Consider the following. Teacher contracts. Stu has successfully led negotiations on two…
New employee health insurance options reduce town costs
On Tuesday, selectmen issued the following statement, announcing a major change in the health insurance it offers to town employees: Since 2000, the town’s…
Wright believes in accountability
There are two very important reasons to vote on Tuesday, May 4. The first is in consideration of the School Committee’s request for an…
