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Water/Wastewater Superintendent Dan Pelletier provides an overview of Article 1 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Further questions can be directed to Dan via email at superintendent@harwichwater.com or by calling 508-432-0304.  STM 2022 Warrant with Recommendations and Motions Maps referfenced in the show can be found at the links below: Route 28 Pump Stations Phase 3 Pump Stations

Voter Information Committee Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee Dan Pelletier- Water/Wastewater Superintendent: dpelletier@harwichwater.com Special Town Meeting: October 18th @ 6:30 p.m. Harwich Community Center Gym **masks required** STM 2021 Warrant review with Joe Powers: Link

Meet Joan Rosazza, local Olympian and subject of the new book One Woman's Olympic Journey by Bill Ryan. Joan and Assistant Library Director Emily discuss how Joan overcame the lack of opportunity for girls to participate in competitive sports and eventually went on to win an Olympic medal at the 1956 Melbourne Games.  Read more about Joan's experience by requesting the book from your local CLAMS library: https://encore.clamsnet.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2214415?lang=eng

That's all folks!  Visit the VIC webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee 

In the final episode of the Know Your Town Series, I was joined by Community Center Director Carolyn Carey who provided information on the Community Center and all of the other endeavors overseen by the Community Center Director. Carolyn also brought along a special guest to discuss the experimental Cultural Center project located at the former Harwich Middle School. Erica Strzepek is a Program Aide at the Cultural Center, and she provided a phenomenal overview of the progress being made at the Cultural Center as well as the Seaside Marketplace located at the Saquatucket Marina.  Resources: Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Voter Information Committee webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee Community Center Webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/community-center Community Center Facilities Committee- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/community-center-facilities-committee Cultural Center Webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/harwich-cultural-center Cultural Center Newsletter

Channel 18 Station Manager Jamie Goodwin joins me to discuss the pivot to virtual public meetings during the pandemic, as well as the Cable Fund which is the sole funding source for Channel 18.  Resources: Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Voter Information Committee webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee Channel 18 Webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/channel-18 Channel 18 Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/HarwichChannel18/ Channel 18 Youtube Page- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLnpK6CbkFjZ33BjnwR8VA Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe

This segment features Harwich Youth Services Director Sheila House who discusses counseling services and resources for the youth and families of Harwich.  Resources: Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Youth Services Webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/youth-family-services Youth Services Committee Webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/youth-services-committee Harwich Youth Services Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Harwich-Youth-Services-522962241156857/?fref=ts Harwich Children’s Fund- https://www.harwichchildrensfund.com/ https://www.harwich-ma.gov/youth-services-committee Family Fun Fair- Saturday, April 10th- 10am-12pm drive thru event at Monomoy Regional High School. More info on the Harwich Youth Services Facebook page! Voter Information Committee webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee Channel 18 Youtube Page- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLnpK6CbkFjZ33BjnwR8VA Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe

This segment features Cemetery Administrator Robbin Kelley who discussed the impacts the July 2020 tornado and the Covid-19 pandemic had on the Cemetery operations. Also discussed were the new Marceline Arboretum and the Cemetery budget.  Resources: Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Cemetery Department Webpage - https://www.harwich-ma.gov/cemetery Cemetery Commission Webpage - https://www.harwich-ma.gov/cemetery-commission Voter Information Committee webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee Channel 18 Youtube Page- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLnpK6CbkFjZ33BjnwR8VA Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe

This segment features Conservation Administrator Amy Usowski. Amy provided lots of great info on the role the Conservation Department and the Conservation Commission play in protecting our wetlands and conservation areas as well as our beloved town garden and much, much more. For those interested in a preview of warrant articles related to the Conservation Commission, Amy also discussed proposed by-law changes which are on the warrant for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting.    Town of Harwich Website: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Conservation Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/conservation Conservation Commission: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/conservation-commission Voter Information Committee webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee Community Gardens: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/community-gardens Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe

This segment features a special guest host! Brooks Free Library Staff Librarian Jamie Thornton interviews Assistant Library Director Emily Milan.  Resources: Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Brooks Free Library Website- https://www.brooksfreelibrary.org Voter Information Committee webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee Brooks Free Library Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/BrooksFreeLibrary Brooks Free Library Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/739brooksfreelibrary/ Brooks Free Library Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQFlOpo3vtdZIGjYlhMZEMg Sign up for the Brooks Free Library Newsletter- https://brooksfreelibrary.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c66561808fc7e254beacae42a&id=f2c6ccde14

Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ COA Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/council-on-aging COA Newsletter: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/council-on-aging/pages/council-on-aging-newsletters COA Board of Directors: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/council-on-aging-board-of-directors Voter Information Committee webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee Channel 18 Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLnpK6CbkFjZ33BjnwR8VA Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe

Town of Harwich Website: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Police Department Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/police Police Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/harwichpolice/ Voter Information Committee webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe

Town of Harwich Website: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Harbormaster's Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/harbormaster Voter Information Committee webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee

Town of Harwich Website: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Natural Resources Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/natural-resources Voter Information Committee webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe

Water/Wastewater Superintendent Dan Pelletier discusses the impacts of the pandemic on departmental operations as well as the Enterprise Fund and other financial matters. We wrap up with info on how community members can stay informed or be involved by joining the Board of Water/Wastewater Commissioners.  Water Department Website (includes contact info): http://www.harwichwater.com/ Voter Information Committee Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee Channel 18 YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLnpK6CbkFjZ33BjnwR8VA Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe

This episode of the Know Your Town series features Fire Chief Dave Leblanc who joined me to discuss the services and programs provided by Harwich Fire and how Covid impacted operations over the course of the past year. Trust me when I say that everyone thinks they know what the fire department does but there's lots more going on than we realize. Chief Leblanc gave us a behind the scenes peek at the finer details of firehouse operations and just how they do what they do. We also discussed the operational budget, capital costs, and some of the many grants the FD has taken advantage of in order to save taxpayer dollars while maintaining industry standards related to the fleet, safety equipment, and communications tools. We hope you'll give it a listen and learn something new in the process! HFD website (includes contact info): https://www.harwich-ma.gov/fire HFD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harwichfire/ HFD Instagram: @Harwich-fire  

Guests:  Finance Director- Carol Coppolla Town Treasurer/Collector Amy Bullock Assessing Director Donna Molino Resources: Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Accounting webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/accounting Harwich Visual Budget- http://harwich.visgov.com/ FY 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif3236/f/uploads/fy2020_comprehensive_annual_financial_report.pdf Assessing webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/assessing Treasurer/Collector webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/treasurertown-collector Voter Information Committee webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee Channel 18 Youtube Page- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLnpK6CbkFjZ33BjnwR8VA Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe

This segment features Town Administrator Joe Powers and Assistant Town Administrator Meggan Eldredge who joined the podcast to discuss the role of Town Administration and the impacts Covid-19 had on operations over the last year. We also discussed the annual town budget as well as the best ways for community members to stay informed and involved in local town government.  Noted resources: Town of Harwich website: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Town Admin webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/administration Town of Harwich Covid-19 resource page: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/channel-18/pages/town-of-harwich-covid-19-resource-page Brooks Free Library podcast: https://www.brooksfreelibrary.org/bfl-podcast/ Voter Information Committee webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee Channel 18 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLnpK6CbkFjZ33BjnwR8VA Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe

Here’s a sneak peek at the new Know Your Town Series!

This year back to school looks a little (read: a lot) different than previous years. This whole pandemic thing has created some confusion and chaos and there are bound to be some bumps in the road. So we're here to help try to smooth the way! Listen in for some great tips about how to stay sane and find the info you to need to help your family smoothly transition back into school. Whatever form school is taking for you-- remote, in person or homeschool, we've got you covered! This episode covers resources for both the MRSD and homeschooling communities.  Links to resources mentioned in the podcast