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Accounting
Learn about the Accounting department.
Administration
The Administration Department is directly responsible for the daily operation and administration for the city.
Animal Control
Harwich Animal Control is proud to work within the Harwich Police Department. Animal Control calls are answered through our Police dispatch and are dispatched directly by radio, or we are contacted by phone in the case of an emergency during our off hours.
Assessing
The Board of Assessors has recently completed a re-assessment of all property values within the Town in an effort to equalize assessments at 100% of fair market value as of January 1, 2023.
Board of Appeals
Gather more information about Harwich's Board of Appeals.
Building
The Building Department is responsible for ensuring that building and zoning codes are followed to ensure the public welfare.
Cemetery
View information about the Cemetery department.
Community Center
Find information on the activities and services available at the Community Center, including the Council on Aging and our Recreation Department.
Conservation
The Conservation Agent may be contacted for any questions pertaining to wetlands, specific projects, assistance with applications, or Commission jurisdictional issues.
Community Development
The Community Development Department encompasses the online services offered by the Building, Health, and Conservation Departments.
Council on Aging
The mission of the Harwich Council on Aging is to support and advocate for older adults, their families, and caregivers.
COVID-19 Resource Page
Stay informed of all updates regarding COVID-19 in the Town of Harwich.
Cultural Affairs
The Harwich Center Cultural District is in the heart of the historical hub of the Town of Harwich.
Emergency Management
Harwich Emergency Management provides an effective and orderly governmental control and coordination of emergency operations within the scope of Massachusetts Statutes.
Engineering
Research information on the Engineering department.
Fire
The Harwich Fire Department provides Fire and EMS protection for the 20.9 square miles of Harwich. This includes all seven villages (North, South, East, West, Pleasant lake, Harwich Center, Harwich Port) The Department provides this service from two firehouses, with forty personnel.
Golf
Cranberry Valley Golf Course is a year-round vacation destination or a place to call home.
Harbormaster
Learn about the Harbormaster Department.
The Harwich Channel
Welcome to the Government Cable Access Channel for the Town of Harwich. The Channel’s studio is located at the Community Center on Oak Street.
Health
The Harwich Department of Health and the Harwich Board of Health take their authority from the Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.), the code of Massachusetts Regulations (C.M.R.), and the Town of Harwich By-laws, and Regulations. Our primary goal is the protection and improvement of public health for the people of Harwich.
Housing Advocacy
Housing Advocacy in Harwich is seeking to expand, protect, and preserve year-round rental and ownership housing opportunities that range from market rate, moderately-affordable units, and low income housing.
Information Technology
Discover information on the Information Technology Department.
Library
Research information on the Library Department of Harwich.
Natural Resources
Find information on fishing, hunting, and other natural resources.
Planning
The Planning Department oversees the development of the Town's Comprehensive Plan, Zoning By-laws (Zoning Code) and Planning Board Rules and Regulations.
Police Department
The Police Department and its officers work hard to serve and protect the community. Here you can find helpful information about their initiatives, divisions, and more.
Public Works
Review information on the Highways and Maintenance Division.
Recreation
Discover information about the Parks and Recreation Department events, classes, facilities, and more.
Town Clerk
Welcome to the Town Clerk's Office!
Treasurer / Town Collector
Learn about the office of the Treasurer / Town Collector.
Veterans Agent
Our objective is to be a one-stop center for all of the benefit needs of our veterans and the spouses of veterans.
Water Department
The Department is responsible for potable water, meter reading, billing and repairs to water mains, tanks and individual meters.
Youth & Family Services
Welcome to the webpage for the Harwich Youth and Family Services Department! Here you will find information about the services and supports offered as well as links to useful resources.