Rules & Regulations for use of town owned land in the town center
This includes the main common, small common (triangle), little common next to the General Store.

• The town common areas are open to the general public except during scheduled events.
• All organizations interested in scheduling an event in these areas must be granted permission
• Permission may be revoked at any time due to inclement weather conditions.

The following apply unless otherwise specified:

• Day time use only unless given written approval (additional fees may apply)
• No motor vehicles
• No tents, trailers, or camping
• No golfing
• No metal detectors
• No snowmobiles unless on designated paths.
• No horseback riding
• No open fires of any type
• Organizers of events are responsible for removal of any rubbish from event.
• The use of malt or alcoholic beverages on Town property is prohibited under
  Chapter 138, sec 1 of the Mass. Gen. Laws (Voted as a by-law at annual Town meeting 1975). Violation is punishable by a fine of fifty dollars for each offence. A one-day liquor license (special license) may be granted. Details can be found here.
   

Fee Schedule

• Residents - $25/$50 (Half/Full Day)
• Non-residents - $50/$100 (Half/Full Day)
• The fees above are for regular day time use.
• Special events need to be negotiated with the town.
• Charity events may be free.

All requests for use of the town common areas must be approved by the Town Administration office. Questions can be directed to Exeucitve Assistant Julie Doucet: jdoucet@harvard-ma.gov

I understand that in consideration of the use of the Harvard Town Property, the individual/organization responsible for this event hereby releases the Town of Harvard, its officers and employees, from all liability and claims of any kind arising out of the use of this facility for this event.