The Harvard Press

09/10/2025

A new season of Warner Free Lectures kicks off in Volunteers Hall Friday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. with award-winning arts and entertainment writer Joyce Kulhawik. That description does not do justice to Kulhawik who, in a recent phone conversation, talked about the many and diverse jobs she’s had over the years, her varied talents, and her myriad interests. In a brief period of time it was clear how lively and interesting her program will be and how very funny.

A new season of Warner Free Lectures kicks off in Volunteers Hall Friday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. with award-winning arts and entertainment writer...

09/07/2025

While many people spent Labor Day celebrating the end of summer at a barbecue, others met on Harvard’s Common to protest a multitude of issues impacting communities across the nation. On Monday afternoon, more than 100 protestors gathered with signs, noisemakers, and American flags to share their opinions on issues ranging from the economy to immigration to health care.

https://harvardpress.com/News/News-Articles/a-labor-of-love-peaceful-holiday-protest160draws-large-crowd-on-the-common

09/05/2025

The Addiction Abatement Working Group’s plan to contribute half of the town’s $620,000 opioid settlement funds to a pool of seven towns served by the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health received unanimous support from the Select Board at its Aug. 26 meeting. The money will be used to fund a suite of addiction abatement services for the region from a yet-to-be-chosen contractor. The boards of the seven towns will vote on an intermunicipal agreement defining the collaboration when the language is finalized.

The Addiction Abatement Working Group’s plan to contribute half of the town’s $620,000 opioid settlement funds to a pool of seven towns served by...

09/05/2025

As the school year begins, students and parents will see a number of new faces in classrooms and offices in Harvard’s elementary, middle, and high schools. Last week, the Press introduced seven classroom teachers joining the schools this school year. This article introduces the remaining new staff members, including two who are moving into new positions. Answers have been edited for length.

As the school year begins, students and parents will see a number of new faces in classrooms and offices in Harvard’s elementary, middle, and high...

09/04/2025

As the General Store building’s owner announced plans to sell the building and not renew the General Store’s lease that expires in July, 2027, the future for this town beacon is up in the air. In interviews on Saturday and Monday mornings, many of its regular patrons expressed their love for the store and their worry for its uncertain future.

As the General Store building’s owner announced plans to sell the building and not renew the General Store’s lease that expires in July, 2027, the...

09/02/2025

The Oct. 8 special town election for the Select Board seat vacated by Rich Maiore last April will give voters a chance to choose between two candidates: Eric Ward of Lovers Lane, and Adam Wool of Slough Road. The seat’s term expires in May 2026.

https://harvardpress.com/News/News-Articles/two-candidates-vie160for-open-select-board-seat-in-october-election

09/01/2025

The Select Board Tuesday night briefly reopened the Sept. 27 Special Town Meeting warrant to add a sixth article whose passage is needed to facilitate the purchase of a conservation restriction on four parcels in northeast Harvard known as Three Penny Farm by the Harvard Conservation Trust.

https://harvardpress.com/News/News-Articles/select-board-reopens-special-town-meeting-warrant-to-add-last-minute-article

08/29/2025

Amid uncertainty surrounding the impending sale of the building that houses the General Store, the Select Board on Tuesday heard from residents urging the board to take a proposal for a town center overlay district off the table for consideration at the Sept. 27 Town Meeting. Proponents for tabling the bylaw argued that the expanded set of allowable uses proposed in the new zoning would make it too easy for a new owner of the General Store building to convert it to something other than the store, cafe, and community gathering place it has become.

Amid uncertainty surrounding the impending sale of the building that houses the General Store, the Select Board on Tuesday heard from residents...

08/26/2025

As many people worldwide are tracking the ever-changing tariffs, some are watching it more closely than others. Local British import stores, such as The Bee’s Knees British Imports in Acton and Best of British in Concord, are having to track the tariffs daily to respond appropriately.

As many people worldwide are tracking the ever-changing tariffs, some are watching it more closely than others. Local British import stores, such...

08/25/2025

The fields were alive once again this week with the sounds of fall sports: the plop of a golf ball onto a freshly cut green, the twang of a goal post struck by a mis-aimed ball, the clatter of a field hockey scrimmage. And according to school and town officials, those fields were mowed, lined, and ready for play on day one, for the first time in anyone’s memory.

The fields were alive once again this week with the sounds of fall sports: the plop of a golf ball onto a freshly cut green, the twang of a goal...

08/24/2025

Liz Ruark of Harvard is bringing something to Bromfield that has been missing for several years—a theater program. Her company, Skylight Youth Theater, will offer organization and consistency, creating an inclusive program where Bromfield students can learn skills in all aspects of theater and also life lessons about teamwork. The first year’s productions will be a high school fall play and a musical for grades 6 to 12 in the spring.

Liz Ruark of Harvard is bringing something to Bromfield that has been missing for several years—a theater program. Her company, Skylight Youth...

08/22/2025

An Uber driver and his passenger were threatened by armed carjackers on Seven Bridge Road (Route 117) in Lancaster around 1 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14. Esmelky Acevedo, the Uber driver, said he stopped his car to move a tree branch that was lying across the road. When he opened his car door, two men ran out of the woods and tried to take the car. At least one of the men had a gun.

An Uber driver and his passenger were threatened by armed carjackers on Seven Bridge Road (Route 117) in Lancaster around 1 a.m. Thursday, Aug....