#6 Styrofoam Recycling Event: Saturday, June 1, 2024
Open to all Harvard residents, this event will be held at the Harvard Department of Public Works (DPW), 47 Depot Road, from 10am- 1pm. In... more ››
National Public Health Week, Message 7: MA Behavioral Health Help Line
The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line has trained specialists who connect individuals or families to the full range of... more ››
National Public Health Week, Message 6: Summer Camps
As parents start selecting summer camp programs for their children, many might want to know that Massachusetts camps are required to comply... more ››
Amendments to the Board of Health's Fees regulation
On March 25, 2024, at a public hearing held virtually during a regularly scheduled meeting of the Harvard Board of Health, notice having... more ››
National Public Health Week, Message 4: Sun protection
Spending time outside is a great way to be physically active, reduce stress, and get vitamin D. You can work and play outside without... more ››
National Public Health Week, Message 3: Fish advisory
Do you know that there are advisories about eating largemouth bass caught in Bare Hill Pond and Mirror Lake? These advisories have been in... more ››
National Public Health Week, Message 2: Expired Medications
Keep expired medicines out of the trash and our water supply -- do not flush them or put them in the trash! You can drop expired and... more ››
National Public Health Week, Message 1: Private Wells
Test your well water every 5 years (at a minimum), any time you notice a change in color, smell or taste of your well water, and in... more ››
Update: The BOH is out of free high-visibility vests
Thank you to all who stopped by the Hildreth House to pick up a free high-visibility vest. We hope you enjoyed seeing the new Land Use and... more ››
Free high-visibility vests; visit new Land Use Boards and Building Department offices
The Board of Health invites residents to come visit our new office in the new Land Use Boards (LUB) and Building Department offices in... more ››
Winter Safety
As more cold weather approaches New England in the coming days, be prepared for winter hazards. WINTER WEATHER RESOURCES
Septic Repair or Replacement State Tax Credit
For information regarding eligibility and filing for the tax credit, please visit the MA Department of Revenue's web page, linked... more ››
Vaccine Reminder
Consider getting your flu and COVID shots now to be fully vaccinated before you see family at the end of December. To find a convenient... more ››
Additional free COVID-19 test kits available
Beginning November 20th, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid test kits... more ››
Mental & Behavioral Health Support Available
The Harvard Board of Health has created a sub-page to highlight recently developed Mental & Behavioral Health resources available to... more ››
Free COVID-19 test kits available
Beginning September 25th, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid test kits... more ››
Amendments to the Harvard Board of Health Private Wells regulation
On September 12, 2023, at a public hearing held virtually during a regularly scheduled meeting of the Harvard Board of Health, notice... more ››
2023 Flu Clinics
Nashoba Associated Boards of Health's flu clinic schedule for the 2023-24 flu season is now FINALIZED and can be viewed... more ››
July 11th "Tick Talk" video now available
Did you miss the July 11 "Tick Talk" sponsored by the Harvard Public Library and the Board of Health? Harvard Cable recorded it! You can... more ››