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**The male party in the photos has been potentially identified **The Harvard Police Department is currently looking f...
08/27/2026

**The male party in the photos has been potentially identified **

The Harvard Police Department is currently looking for a male party who was involved in an incident that occurred yesterday 08/26/2026 around 5:15 PM at the Saint Benedict Center, 275 Still River Road. During the incident, the male threatened to return to the property with a firearm.

He was described as riding a black bike and wearing a red, white, black, and blue top, black shorts, a white/dark-colored helmet, and dark sunglasses.

Please keep an eye out in the area and do not approach or confront him. If you see someone matching this description or have any information that may help, please contact the Harvard Police Department. If you believe there is an immediate threat, call 911.

Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the Harvard Police Department, Officer Walter Evans III!Officer Evans c...
08/04/2026

Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the Harvard Police Department, Officer Walter Evans III!

Officer Evans comes to Harvard with 20 years of law enforcement experience, having proudly served with both the neighboring Bolton Police Department and the UMass Police Department. His many years of experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service will be a great addition to our department and our community.

We are excited to have Walter join the HPD team and begin this next chapter of his career serving the Town of Harvard.

Welcome to Harvard, Officer Evans! We’re glad to have you aboard! 🚔👮‍♂️

Please join the Harvard and Stow Police Departments in welcoming Lily Flanders as our new Co-Response Clinician serving ...
07/21/2026

Please join the Harvard and Stow Police Departments in welcoming Lily Flanders as our new Co-Response Clinician serving both communities.

Lily recently earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work and brings valuable experience working alongside law enforcement to support individuals experiencing mental health crises, substance use challenges, and other behavioral health needs.

Our Co-Response Program is an important partnership that combines the resources of law enforcement and behavioral health professionals to provide compassionate support, connect people with services, and help improve outcomes for individuals and families in our communities.

We are excited to have Lily join our team and look forward to the positive impact she will have in both Harvard and Stow.

Welcome to the team, Lily! 💙🚓

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT – STOW ROAD CLOSURE RESCHEDULED ⚠️Due to the forecast for heavy rain, the planned road closure on Stow ...
07/21/2026

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT – STOW ROAD CLOSURE RESCHEDULED ⚠️

Due to the forecast for heavy rain, the planned road closure on Stow Road has been rescheduled.

MIRRA Construction will be performing work requiring a large crane on Stow Road at the I-495 overpass.

🗓 Thursday, July 23
🕗 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

During this time, **Stow Road will be closed between Codman Hill Road

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT – STOW ROAD CLOSURE ⚠️The Harvard Police Department would like to advise motorists that MIRRA Construct...
07/17/2026

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT – STOW ROAD CLOSURE ⚠️

The Harvard Police Department would like to advise motorists that MIRRA Construction will be performing work requiring a large crane on Stow Road at the I-495 overpass.

🗓 Wednesday, July 22
🕗 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

During this time, Stow Road will be closed between Codman Hill Road and Eldridge Road. A signed detour will be in place.

Southbound Stow Road traffic will be detoured via:
➡️ Eldridge Road
➡️ Old Harvard Road
➡️ Burroughs Road
➡️ Mass Avenue (Route 111)

Please plan for additional travel time, use alternate routes if possible, and follow all posted detour signs and directions from police officers and traffic control personnel.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while this work is completed safely. Please see the attached detour map for additional details.

Traffic Detour NoticeOn Thursday, July 16, Mirra Construction will be performing electrical work for National Grid in th...
07/14/2026

Traffic Detour Notice

On Thursday, July 16, Mirra Construction will be performing electrical work for National Grid in the area of Stow Road under I-495.

The work involves setting utility poles across the highway, which will require the use of a very large crane. For safety reasons, a temporary road closure and detour will be necessary. The closure is expected to last approximately 3 hours. We estimate 9AM-12PM.

During the closure:

Stow Road will be closed at Codman Hill Road and again at Stow Road and Eldridge Road.

Southbound traffic on Stow Road will be detoured left onto Codman Hill Road.

The additional detour route will be:

Eldridge Road to Old Harvard Road, Boxborough, to Burroughs Road, Boxborough, then back to Mass Ave, Route 111.

Mirra Construction has advised that this work will need to be repeated one more time during the same approximate time frame next week. We will provide an additional notice once that date is confirmed.

Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use caution in the area while crews are working.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Harvard Police Department

🇺🇸 Independence Day Parade 2026 🇺🇸What a beautiful day in Harvard for one of our town’s greatest traditions.Today’s Inde...
07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Independence Day Parade 2026 🇺🇸

What a beautiful day in Harvard for one of our town’s greatest traditions.

Today’s Independence Day Parade was a wonderful reminder of what makes this community so special: families lining the streets, friends and neighbors coming together, and generations celebrating the spirit of Harvard, community, and country.

A big thank you to the Independence Day Committee and all of the volunteers who work so hard behind the scenes to make this celebration possible each year. Thank you as well to our public safety partners, town departments, parade participants, and everyone who came out to enjoy the day.

The men and women of the Harvard Police Department were proud to be part of today’s celebration and honored to help keep the parade route safe for all.

Happy Independence Day, Harvard! 🇺🇸👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

🇺🇸 Harvard’s Independence Day Celebration 🇺🇸Independence Day is Harvard’s hometown celebration and one of our longest-ru...
07/02/2026

🇺🇸 Harvard’s Independence Day Celebration 🇺🇸

Independence Day is Harvard’s hometown celebration and one of our longest-running traditions. Since 1906, this special event has brought together generations of families, friends, neighbors, and visitors to celebrate community, country, and the spirit of Harvard.

This celebration is run entirely by dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly each year to keep this wonderful tradition alive. Their efforts help make Harvard’s Independence Day celebration a true destination for families and friends.

The parade will begin at Ayer Road and Depot Road, travel through the center of town, and end at the Library Parade Field.

We encourage everyone to come out, enjoy the celebration, and help us keep the day safe and enjoyable for all. Please expect traffic delays in the area, follow posted signs and officer directions, and use extra caution around pedestrians and families.

We look forward to seeing everyone as we come together to celebrate family, community, and country. 🇺🇸

The men and women of the Harvard Police Department extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagu...
06/29/2026

The men and women of the Harvard Police Department extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Massachusetts State Police Trooper Jacob Mick, who passed away from injuries sustained in an off-duty motorcycle crash in Grafton on Sunday.

Trooper Mick proudly served the people of Massachusetts as a member of the 88th Recruit Training Troop and joined the Massachusetts State Police in 2023. Prior to his service with the State Police, he served the communities of Stow and Northborough, continuing a career dedicated to public safety and service to others.

Our thoughts are with his family, his loved ones, and all who had the honor of serving alongside him during this incredibly difficult time.

Rest in Peace, Trooper Mick. Your service will not be forgotten. 💙

🚦 Second Grant-Funded Speed Radar Sign Installed Near Bromfield School 🚦We’re happy to share that our second grant-funde...
06/19/2026

🚦 Second Grant-Funded Speed Radar Sign Installed Near Bromfield School 🚦

We’re happy to share that our second grant-funded speed radar sign has now been installed near Bromfield School.

This sign will help monitor school zone traffic for both Bromfield School and Hildreth Elementary School. With this new sign in place, we now have speed radar signs monitoring both northbound and southbound school traffic in this important area.

This project was made possible through grant funding from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Governor’s Highway Safety Bureau. We also want to thank our DPW team for their great work installing the sign.

Please continue to slow down and drive carefully through our school zones. These signs are another important tool to help protect our students, families, staff, and neighbors.

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