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Voters cast ballots at Harwich's annual town election Tuesday. CAMPBELL MULLIGAN PHOTO

Harwich Voters Approve $11M School Roof Borrowing

HARWICH – Voters on Tuesday showed strong support for the $11.8 million debt exclusion to fund the roof replacement for the Monomoy Regional Middle...

Traffic at the intersection of Bank and Main streets in Harwich Center can be a bit confusing. WILLIAM F. GALVIN PHOTO

Harwich Center Improvements Planned

HARWICH – It has been more than 25 years since the Harwich Center Initiative investigated boosting the economic vitality in the historic village....

Outgoing water/wastewater commissioners Allin Thompson (left) and John Gough are presented with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Public Water System Award for 2026 during a farewell event at the water department. WILLIAM F. GALVIN PHOTO

Thompson Recognized For Long Commitment To Community Service

HARWICH – On May 13 the water/wastewater department staff held a farewell gathering for the outgoing commissioners Allin Thompson and John Gough,...

Newly hired Assistant Town Administrator James M. Mulcahy, Jr is on duty in Harwich. WILLIAM F. GALVIN PHOTO

Assistant Administrator Mulcahy Arrives In Harwich

HARWICH – Assistant Town Administrator James M. Mulcahy Jr. jumped right into his new position on May 11. Mulcahy said he attended both nights of...

Select Board Cited For Two Open Meeting Law Violations

HARWICH – The Division of Open Government in the state Attorney General’s Office has cited the select board with two violations of the Open Meeting Law related to...

The HH-60 that landed at Cape Tech last week was one of three in service at Air Station Cape Cod. ALAN POLLOCK PHOTOS

Help From The Sky: Locals Train With CG Helo

PLEASANT LAKE – Local first responders are used to meeting rescue helicopters in the field at Cape Tech. But not ones that can carry up to 30...

Fertilizer petition proponent Patrick Otton discussed his article with Moderator Michael Ford during last week’s annual town meeting. WILLIAM F. GALVIN PHOTO

Select Board Wants A Better Petition Article Review Process

HARWICH – Petition articles drew a lot of attention during the select board’s review of town meeting Monday. Voters faced a dozen petition...

A rendering of the Pennrose project at 456 Queen Anne Road and the location of the overflow parking that would be provided on affordable housing trust land. PENNROSE GRAPHIC

Trust To Provide Off-site Parking For Pennrose Project

by William F. GalvinHARWICH – The affordable housing trust has agreed to use a section of its land outside the 5.4 acres it is leasing to Pennrose...

Town Clerk Emily Mitchell conducted election equipment testing on Thursday, May 7 as required by state regulations before elections. WILLIAM F. GALVIN PHOTO

Voters Go To The Polls Tuesday In Harwich

HARWICH – The annual town elections will get underway on Tuesday, May 19 at 7 a.m. at the community center. While there is only one contested race...

Alleged Drunk Driver Charged In Crash That Injured One

HARWICH -- The driver of a sedan sustained life-threatening injuries after his car was struck by a pickup truck allegedly driven by a drunk driver...

Developer John Carey speaks at Tuesday's Harwich Town Meeting. WILLIAM F. GALVIN PHOTO

Housing Trust Funds Approved, But Chatham Development Money Nixed

HARWICH – Affordable housing issues consumed a good portion of the second and final night of the annual town meeting on Tuesday, especially the...

Harwich Moderator Michael Ford explains how to use the electronic voting devices on the first night of the annual town meeting on Monday. This was the first year Harwich has used the “clickers.” WILLIAM F. GALVIN PHOTOS

School Roof Funding Approved

HARWICH – Voters overwhelmingly approved $11,801,239 for the Monomoy Regional Middle School roof replacement project on the opening night of the...

Brooks Free Library's new director Mark Zoimek. WILLIAM F. GALVIN PHOTO

Brooks Library Names New Director

HARWICH – Mark Ziomek is the new director of Brooks Free Library. He comes to the position with 35 years of experience in library related services...

The local beaches play a major role in the town’s recreation programs. FILE PHOTO

State Approves Harwich’s Open Space And Recreation Plan

HARWICH – The town’s open space and recreation plan was approved by the state Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs earlier this...

ork is underway to replace windows and siding at the Monomoy Regional Middle School. Voters will be asked to approve $11.8 million for a new roof for the structure at Monday’s annual town meeting. COURTNEY WITTENSTEIN PHOTO

Town Meeting Enters New Era Monday

HARWICH – Town meeting time has changed. When voters arrive in the gymnasium at the community center on Monday, they will be instructed on how to...

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