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HARVARD’S FIRST REPAIR CAFE

Saturday, March 14, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

(Rain date: March 15, 2026)
Harvard's Council on Aging, 17 Lancaster County Road
Free for all
Walk-Ins are welcome, but registration encouraged
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HARVARD’S REPAIR CAFE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED! Repair Cafe Harvard is an HCIC initiative that promotes repair as an alternative to throwing things “away”.

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Recently published!

2022 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report for the Town of Harvard

by Bentley University

Published: February 16, 2026

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The Greenhouse Gas Inventory provides an overview of the town’s emissions in 2022, benchmarking them against the previous 2018 report. Notable progress was made during that time; Harvard has demonstrated leadership in the adoption of heat pumps, EVs and solar installations. Our tree cover and land preservation plays a significant role in offsetting our emissions but emissions from transportation and housing challenges remain. Scroll down to see our progress through 2025.

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NEWSFLASH!

Harvard Certified Climate Leader Community

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On November 13, 2025, The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the Department of Energy Resources (DOER)’s certification of the second group of…
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On November 13, 2025, The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the Department of Energy Resources (DOER)’s certification of the second group of…

Why you should consider Black Earth composting service

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Did you know that each year Massachusetts households, businesses, and institutions discard enough garbage that, when compacted, would fill 3,000…
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Did you know that each year Massachusetts households, businesses, and institutions discard enough garbage that, when compacted, would fill 3,000…

About Us

Climate Action Plan

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Our History

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Our Vision

The Town of Harvard will be a sustainable community that is resilient to the impacts of a changing climate by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, stewarding natural resources, and supporting health and quality of life.

Why you should care?
What can one person do?

The climate crisis is a defining challenge of our time, one that demands our immediate attention and action. The urgency of addressing the crisis offers us an extraordinary opportunity to make a positive impact.

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Initiatives

Our Climate Action Plan has six focus areas which our initiatives are based on.

Preparedness

Prepare for snowstorms, hurricanes, flooding, and other climate related events.

Progress

Our goals in numbers and how we are doing against them.

Other Voices and Resources

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Dr. Jane Goodall’s Final Message

In an exclusive interview, Dr. Jane Goodall leaves behind her last words on Netflix. Full interview found there.

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Interview With Massachusetts State Senator Mike Barrett

Mike Barrett on Climate Outlook – interview with Will Brownsberger.

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WBUR Here Comes the Sun

World renowned activist Bill McKibben on fighting climate change with solar power.

More Resources

Here are some of the many organizations in Massachusetts, the country and internationally that are addressing climate change.

Community Voices

Harvard residents’ contributions to the town’s sustainability and resiliency.

Town of Harvard

Find us on the Harvard Town website. Includes the Agendas and Minutes of all Committee Meetings.

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