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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

Orleans Historic Commission Votes to Seek Archaeology Review of Route 6A Development Site

Orleans Historic Commission acts on archaeology, preservation restriction after Binnacle demolition.

Orleans Historic District Committee Approves All Five Exterior Alteration Applications

Orleans Historic District Committee approved five exterior alteration applications at its July 7 meeting, with the only contested vote coming on a window grille requirement.

Orleans Veterans Committee Reaffirms Barry Granite for Vietnam Memorial in 3-1 Vote

Orleans Veterans Committee reaffirms Barry granite for Vietnam Veterans Memorial after brief reconsideration.

Orleans CPC Closes Three Dormant Accounts, Flags Unsigned Purchase Orders

Orleans Community Preservation Committee closes three dormant grant accounts and flags unsigned purchase orders.

Orleans Water Quality Panel Votes to Rewrite Decade-Old Committee Charge

ORLEANS — June 29, 2026 — Orleans water quality committee votes to rewrite its 2015 charge as town reviews all advisory panels. The Marine and Freshwater Quality Committee voted 7-0 at its June 29 meeting to authorize Chair Carolyn Audie and member Mary Griffin to revise the committee's formal

Harwich Real Estate Committee Reorganizes, Sets July Meeting to Reprioritize Land Acquisitions

HARWICH — June 26, 2026 — Harwich Real Estate and Open Space Committee reorganizes and charts land preservation strategy with new town administrator. The committee unanimously re-elected Dave Callahan as chair, Kathy Green as vice chair, and Carol Porter as clerk at its June 26 regular session, then spent the bulk

Harwich Charter Commission Hires Wellesley Law Firm to Review Draft Charter

HARWICH — June 25, 2026 — Harwich Charter Commission unanimously hires outside legal counsel and advances draft charter toward September deadline. The commission voted at its June 25 meeting to retain Wellesley-based Harrington Heath, capped at $15,000, to review the draft charter for compliance with Massachusetts General Law; firm partner

Brooks Academy Commission Targets Lilac Facade Restoration Before Fall Construction Begins

Brooks Academy Commission weighs historic lilac facade and outdoor theater ahead of $1.9 million renovation.

Harwich Commission Unanimously Votes to Locate Splash Pad Behind Recreation Center

HARWICH — June 24, 2026 — Harwich Recreation Youth Commission unanimously chose the area behind the Harwich Recreation Center as the site for a planned splash pad, rejecting the previously favored Brooks Park location after consultants cited water-line costs, parking limitations, and active vandalism as significant drawbacks. Recreation Director Leah Mercurio,

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