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Longtime Recreation Department Director Eric Beebe has resigned from the department, according to Town Administrator Jay McGrail. FILE PHOTO

Rec Department Directors Depart Beebe Resigns, Andersen Fired

HARWICH – Longtime recreation director Eric Beebe, who served in the department for 18 years, resigned the third week of March, and acting director...

Ret. Navy Petty Officer Robert L. Parr Jr. was the guest speaker at the Harwich Memorial Day ceremony.

Harwich ‘Small In Size, Large In Patriotism’

HARWICH – The rain did not deter a large gathering for Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony, which was moved from Brooks Park to the multi-purpose room...

Mark Paradis provides live renditions of Taps to veterans’ funerals. WILLIAM F. GALVIN PHOTO

Paradis Honors Veterans With Live Taps Renditions

HARWICH – Mark Paradis played Taps to conclude the Memorial Day ceremony on Monday. One attendee approached him afterward to say he has heard Taps...

la Lombard receives a ceremonial plaque for her 105th birthday presented Friday by Select Board members Anita Doucette and Donald Howell.

Ella Lombard Honored On 105th Birthday

NORTH HARWICH – Ella Lombard celebrated her 105th birthday on May 21. The celebration was marked by residents in the community and a plaque was...

Author Robert Allison will kick off the Harwich Port Library’s “Books on Bank Street” series on June 1. SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY PHOTO

Harwich Port Library Hosts Summer Book Series

HARWICH PORT– The Harwich Port Library will start its summer author series, “Books on Bank Street,” on June 1 with a presentation on the American...

Select Board, Charter Com Disagree On Proposed Changes

HARWICH – Members of the select board made it clear in a meeting with the charter commission last week that they are not fans of some of the concepts being discussed by...

McKenna Wittkin, a staff member at the Chatham Dog Club, guides CC through a tunnel in the confidence course at the Pet Wellness Fair held in Harwich Saturday. CAMPBELL MULLIGAN PHOTO

First Pet Wellness Fair A Doggone Success

HARWICH – Many dogs — and some other pets — and their owners attended Saturday’s Pet Wellness Fair at the community center. Hosted by The Sampson...

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...

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