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Harwich Commission Imposes 18-Month Demolition Delay on Bank Street Dwelling

HARWICH — June 17, 2026 — Harwich Historic District and Historical Commission imposed an 18-month demolition delay on a Bank Street dwelling while unanimously approving restoration plans for the former Bishop's Terrace restaurant site on Route 28. The commission voted 5-1 at its June 17 meeting to block

Harwich COA Moves to Fill Van Driver Vacancy, Expand Senior Transportation Options

HARWICH — June 17, 2026 — Harwich Council on Aging reports a van driver vacancy and outlines CCRTA alternatives at June 17 meeting. The board heard from Director Julie that driver Steve Gingras departed June 12 after two weeks' notice, reducing COA van service by one to two days weekly while

Harwich Conservation Commission Picks SWCA for $9,990 Pine Oaks Wetlands Review

HARWICH — June 17, 2026 — Harwich Conservation Commission voted 5-0 to hire SWCA Environmental Consultants for a $9,990 independent review of wetland delineations submitted by Mid Cape Church Homes Inc., doing business as Pine Oaks Village Homes, for a multi-parcel site on Queen Anne Road. Robert Doan, Vice

Harwich Golf Committee to Weigh Range Tee-Line Refurbishment and Upgrade Options

Harwich Golf Committee eyes driving range upgrades as summer season hits full capacity.

Harwich Water Board Denies Herald Street Abatement 4-1, Cites Missing Deadline

HARWICH — June 16, 2026 — Harwich Water Commissioners voted 4-1 to deny a water bill abatement for 8 Herald Street after the applicant missed a June 11 deadline to supply information about insurance claims and property damages. The board had considered a 50 percent reduction — consistent with informal past practice

Harwich Board of Health Bans Kratom Sales and Distribution Across Town

HARWICH — June 16, 2026 — Harwich Board of Health adopts local kratom ban and reorganizes leadership at June meeting. The board voted 3-0 Tuesday to prohibit the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of naturally and synthetically derived kratom in Harwich, completing a regulatory effort that stretched across several months of meetings.

Harwich Board of Health Bans Kratom Sales and Distribution Across Town

HARWICH — June 16, 2026 — Harwich Board of Health adopts local kratom ban and reorganizes leadership at June meeting. The board voted 3-0 Tuesday to prohibit the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of naturally and synthetically derived kratom in Harwich, completing a regulatory effort that stretched across several months of meetings.

Harwich Select Board Backs Military Banners, Dissolves Youth Services Committee

HARWICH — June 15, 2026 — Harwich Select Board unanimously backs military tribute banner program and raises lifeguard pay on new chair's first night. The board voted 5-0 Monday to support a seasonal military banner program that would display personalized 30-by-48-inch banners honoring service members on

Harwich Facilities Committee Adopts Animal Policy, Sends It to Select Board

HARWICH — June 12, 2026 — Harwich Facilities Committee approves Community Center animal policy in unanimous vote. The committee voted unanimously June 12 to adopt a new policy restricting animals in municipal Community Center buildings and on property, forwarding it to the Select Board for final approval. The policy carves out allowances

Harwich Zoning Board Clears Waivers for 60-Unit Affordable Housing Project

HARWICH — June 11, 2026 — Harwich Zoning Board of Appeals advances 60-unit Penrose affordable housing permit toward a final vote, setting June 25 as the last public hearing. The board spent nearly four hours at its June 11 session working through a list of waivers and draft conditions for the

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