🌱 Why Harwich’s water department just earned statewide recognition for excellence
Harwich, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Harwich! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Harwich’s water department just earned statewide recognition for excellence
- How a noise dispute in West Harwich led to gun charges
Also on today's calendar: Apex SME Masters Expos: Tec & Mar in Boston, MA, USA and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Periods of sun, with a high of 57 and low of 51 degrees.
- Thursday: Occasional rain, temps: high: 57, low: 51.
- Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 53 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lynnfield among those recognized for public water system (lynnfieldweeklynews.com) — Harwich residents can take pride that the Harwich Water Department has been honored by MassDEP for its strong performance and commitment to safe drinking water in 2025. At a statewide awards ceremony, Harwich was recognized alongside other standout systems for reliability, conservation, and water quality, underscoring that local tap water service is meeting high professional and regulatory standards. 
• Harwich Man, 70, Arrested After Pointing Gun at Landscapers Over Leaf Blower Noise, Cops Say (hyannisnews.com) — Harwich police arrested a 70-year-old local resident Monday after landscapers reported a man pointed a gun at them during a dispute over leaf blower noise on Burton Avenue in West Harwich. Officers quickly located a suspect on nearby Division Street, seized a firearm, and scheduled him for arraignment on multiple weapons and assault charges.
📸 Around Harwich
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★ Featured events ★
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YOUTH PERFORMANCE CREW WEDNESDAY →
The 204 Cultural Arts Municipal Building, 204 Sisson Rd, Harwich
5:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
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Other local events
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Apex SME Masters Expos: Tec & Mar in Boston, MA, USA →
Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, 2173 MA-28, Harwich
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Thursday Story Time!
Brooks Free Library Brooks Park Gazebo
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Postcarding with Like-minded people in Harwich - Classroom, May 14 →
Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak St, Harwich
3:00 pm -
Monthly Pokemon Club
Brooks Free Library Thornton Meeting Room
3:30 pm -
Homeschool Activity Club
Brooks Free Library Doane Rm - Childrens
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Intro to Power Vinyasa Workshop with Jill Abraham →
Power Yoga of Cape Cod, 1 Auston Rd, Harwich
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Buried in Treasures - Workshop/Discussion Group
Brooks Free Library Thornton Meeting Room
2:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Monday May 18
📣 Harwich Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Economic Development Committee @9:00AM →
Chatham, MA Calendar Chatham, MA 02633
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Josiah Dennis Manse Committee →
Dennis, MA Calendar, 61 Whig Street, Dennis
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Cemetery Commission @9:00 AM →
Chatham, MA Calendar Chatham, MA 02633
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Wellness Warriors →
Chatham, MA Calendar, 702 Main Street, Chatham
10:00 am
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please help find Brook.
She’s an older dog lost Saturday with her brother dog, Indie. Luckily they found Indie Sunday but Brook is still missing. She has a leash dragging… (Nextdoor Parallel St) - Hi neighbors, just a heads up....
a Connie Roberts may be interested in buying from you.. Her messages are in a loop..Be Careful! (Nextdoor Bells Neck/ North Harwich)
- Cumberland Farms posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Harwich Port. Apply here.
- Shearer's Foods Inc posted a job opening for Packaging Machine Operator in Brewster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harwich here.
🗞 Nearby News
Brewster
- Two compete for seat on Brewster Select Board (capecodtimes.com)
- Feds Broaden Criminal Case Against Ex-Cape Builder Group Head (bankerandtradesman.com)
- 5 Best Ocean-View Resorts In New England (forbes.com)
Dennis
- Dennis voters face three budget override questions at May 12 election (capecodtimes.com)
- Is it legal to sleep overnight on the beach in MA? (capecodtimes.com)
- 10 Hole-In-The-Wall Massachusetts Restaurants Locals Secretly Wish You'd Never Find (takingthekids.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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