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Harwich Traffic Safety Committee Backs Route 28 Signalization Pursuit at Uncle Vinnie's Depot

HARWICH — July 14, 2026 — Harwich Traffic Safety Committee reaches consensus to pursue federal funding for a $2 million to $3 million traffic signal on Route 28. At the July 14 monthly meeting, the committee agreed by consensus to move toward a Transportation Improvement Program application for full signalization at the

Harwich Select Board Votes 4-1 to Accept Board of Health Chair's Resignation

HARWICH — July 13, 2026 — Harwich Select Board voted 4-1 to accept the resignation of Board of Health Chair Kevin Dupont, with one member openly refusing to support a vote they said endorsed the conduct that drove Dupont out. The dissenting member also apologized publicly to former Board of Health

Harwich CPC Adopts Invoice Oversight Process, Skips August Meeting

Harwich Community Preservation Committee adopts new invoice oversight procedure and sets September 10 as next meeting date.

Harwich Zoning Board Grants Three Special Permits at July Special Session

HARWICH — July 9, 2026 — Harwich Zoning Board approves three special permits and accepts one withdrawal at thin-quorum July session. Chair Brian Sullivan opened the July 9 special afternoon meeting by warning all four applicants that, with only four of five board members present, any approval required unanimous support. The

Harwich Charter Commission Unanimously Adopts Compliance Enforcement Framework

HARWICH — July 9, 2026 — Harwich Charter Commission unanimously backs a compliance and enforcement framework for the town's proposed new charter. Meeting Thursday evening, the commission reached consensus on draft sections establishing a five-member elected Bylaw, Charter Review and Compliance Commission that would screen written requests — requiring 15

Harwich Finance Committee Approves $982,200 in Year-End Transfers Unanimously

HARWICH — July 9, 2026 — Harwich Finance Committee approves $982,200 in year-end transfers to close fiscal 2026. The committee voted 6-0 Thursday to authorize 28 individual budget transfers, with roughly $600,000 tied to an accumulated snow and ice deficit and the remainder covering shortfalls across multiple departments.

Harwich Capital Outlay Committee Challenges Charter Language on Two-Thirds Capital Vote

HARWICH — July 8, 2026 — Harwich Capital Outlay Committee pushes back on draft charter rules governing capital spending votes. At its July 8 meeting, the committee reorganized with Chair Martha, Vice Chair Ann, and Clerk Scott re-elected unanimously, then spent the bulk of its session dissecting proposed charter language that

Flood Watch Posted for Cape Cod Region Through Tuesday

A regional flood watch and a new summer concert booking topped Harwich-area news this week. A flood watch covering Barnstable, eastern Plymouth, and northern Bristol counties was in effect through Tuesday afternoon, per CapeCod.com. Meanwhile, the South Harwich Meetinghouse at 270 Chath…

Harwich Conservation Commission Reelects Ketchum as Chair, Advances Flood Regulations

HARWICH — July 1, 2026 — Harwich Conservation Commission reelects John Ketchum as chair and advances draft coastal flood rules. The commission voted 5-0 at its July 1 meeting to reappoint Ketchum for another year and named Rob vice chair by the same margin, completing the annual reorganization at the start

Harwich Select Board Dissolves Accessibility Committee, Seats Chair on School Formula Panel

HARWICH — June 29, 2026 — Harwich Select Board dissolves its accessibility committee and names its chair to a new regional school working group. The board voted unanimously Monday to disband the Harwich Accessibility Rights Committee after member Jim Handler, who serves as the town's ADA coordinator, reported the group

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