BFL Podcast

Voter Information Committee Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee

Dan Pelletier- Water/Wastewater Superintendent: dpelletier@harwichwater.com

Special Town Meeting: October 18th @ 6:30 p.m. Harwich Community Center Gym **masks required**

STM 2021 Warrant review with Joe Powers: Link

That's all folks! 

Visit the VIC webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee 

Channel 18 Station Manager Jamie Goodwin joins me to discuss the pivot to virtual public meetings during the pandemic, as well as the Cable Fund which is the sole funding source for Channel 18. 

Resources:

Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/

Voter Information Committee webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee

Channel 18 Webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/channel-18

Channel 18 Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/HarwichChannel18/

Channel 18 Youtube Page- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLnpK6CbkFjZ33BjnwR8VA

Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe

In the final episode of the Know Your Town Series, I was joined by Community Center Director Carolyn Carey who provided information on the Community Center and all of the other endeavors overseen by the Community Center Director. Carolyn also brought along a special guest to discuss the experimental Cultural Center project located at the former Harwich Middle School. Erica Strzepek is a Program Aide at the Cultural Center, and she provided a phenomenal overview of the progress being made at the Cultural Center as well as the Seaside Marketplace located at the Saquatucket Marina. 

Resources:

Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/

Voter Information Committee webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee

Community Center Webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/community-center

Community Center Facilities Committee- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/community-center-facilities-committee

Cultural Center Webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/harwich-cultural-center

Cultural Center Newsletter- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/harwich-cultural-center/pages/monthly-newsletter

Seaside Marketplace Info- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/harwich-cultural-center/pages/seaside-marketplace-at-saquatucket-marina

This segment features Harwich Youth Services Director Sheila House who discusses counseling services and resources for the youth and families of Harwich. 

Resources:

Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/

Youth Services Webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/youth-family-services

Youth Services Committee Webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/youth-services-committee

Harwich Youth Services Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Harwich-Youth-Services-522962241156857/?fref=ts

Harwich Children’s Fund- https://www.harwichchildrensfund.com/

https://www.harwich-ma.gov/youth-services-committee

Family Fun Fair- Saturday, April 10th- 10am-12pm drive thru event at Monomoy Regional High School. More info on the Harwich Youth Services Facebook page!

Voter Information Committee webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee

Channel 18 Youtube Page- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLnpK6CbkFjZ33BjnwR8VA

Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe

This segment features Conservation Administrator Amy Usowski. Amy provided lots of great info on the role the Conservation Department and the Conservation Commission play in protecting our wetlands and conservation areas as well as our beloved town garden and much, much more. For those interested in a preview of warrant articles related to the Conservation Commission, Amy also discussed proposed by-law changes which are on the warrant for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting.   

Town of Harwich Website: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/

Conservation Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/conservation

Conservation Commission: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/conservation-commission

Voter Information Committee webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee

Community Gardens: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/community-gardens

Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe

This segment features Cemetery Administrator Robbin Kelley who discussed the impacts the July 2020 tornado and the Covid-19 pandemic had on the Cemetery operations. Also discussed were the new Marceline Arboretum and the Cemetery budget. 

Resources:

Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/

Cemetery Department Webpage - https://www.harwich-ma.gov/cemetery

Cemetery Commission Webpage - https://www.harwich-ma.gov/cemetery-commission

Voter Information Committee webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee

Channel 18 Youtube Page- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLnpK6CbkFjZ33BjnwR8VA

Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe

This segment features a special guest host! Brooks Free Library Staff Librarian Jamie Thornton interviews Assistant Library Director Emily Milan. 

Resources:

Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/

Brooks Free Library Website- https://www.brooksfreelibrary.org

Voter Information Committee webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee

Brooks Free Library Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/BrooksFreeLibrary

Brooks Free Library Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/739brooksfreelibrary/

Brooks Free Library Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQFlOpo3vtdZIGjYlhMZEMg

Sign up for the Brooks Free Library Newsletter- https://brooksfreelibrary.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c66561808fc7e254beacae42a&id=f2c6ccde14

Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/

COA Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/council-on-aging

COA Newsletter: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/council-on-aging/pages/council-on-aging-newsletters

COA Board of Directors: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/council-on-aging-board-of-directors

Voter Information Committee webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee

Channel 18 Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLnpK6CbkFjZ33BjnwR8VA

Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe

Town of Harwich Website: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/

Police Department Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/police

Police Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/harwichpolice/

Voter Information Committee webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee

Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe

Town of Harwich Website: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/

Natural Resources Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/natural-resources

Voter Information Committee webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee

Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe

Town of Harwich Website: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/

Harbormaster's Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/harbormaster

Voter Information Committee webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee

Water/Wastewater Superintendent Dan Pelletier discusses the impacts of the pandemic on departmental operations as well as the Enterprise Fund and other financial matters. We wrap up with info on how community members can stay informed or be involved by joining the Board of Water/Wastewater Commissioners. 

Water Department Website (includes contact info): http://www.harwichwater.com/

Voter Information Committee Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee

Channel 18 YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLnpK6CbkFjZ33BjnwR8VA

Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe

This episode of the Know Your Town series features Fire Chief Dave Leblanc who joined me to discuss the services and programs provided by Harwich Fire and how Covid impacted operations over the course of the past year. Trust me when I say that everyone thinks they know what the fire department does but there's lots more going on than we realize. Chief Leblanc gave us a behind the scenes peek at the finer details of firehouse operations and just how they do what they do. We also discussed the operational budget, capital costs, and some of the many grants the FD has taken advantage of in order to save taxpayer dollars while maintaining industry standards related to the fleet, safety equipment, and communications tools. We hope you'll give it a listen and learn something new in the process!

HFD website (includes contact info): https://www.harwich-ma.gov/fire

HFD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harwichfire/

HFD Instagram: @Harwich-fire

Guests: 

Finance Director- Carol Coppolla

Town Treasurer/Collector Amy Bullock

Assessing Director Donna Molino

Resources:

Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/

Accounting webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/accounting

Harwich Visual Budget- http://harwich.visgov.com/

FY 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif3236/f/uploads/fy2020_comprehensive_annual_financial_report.pdf

Assessing webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/assessing

Treasurer/Collector webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/treasurertown-collector

Voter Information Committee webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee

Channel 18 Youtube Page- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLnpK6CbkFjZ33BjnwR8VA

Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe

This segment features Town Administrator Joe Powers and Assistant Town Administrator Meggan Eldredge who joined the podcast to discuss the role of Town Administration and the impacts Covid-19 had on operations over the last year. We also discussed the annual town budget as well as the best ways for community members to stay informed and involved in local town government. 

Noted resources:

Town of Harwich website: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/

Town Admin webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/administration

Town of Harwich Covid-19 resource page: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/channel-18/pages/town-of-harwich-covid-19-resource-page

Brooks Free Library podcast: https://www.brooksfreelibrary.org/bfl-podcast/

Voter Information Committee webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee

Channel 18 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXLnpK6CbkFjZ33BjnwR8VA

Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe

This one came off the cuff! Jamie and Emily talk about their pets, a.k.a. their co-workers as they work from home, and other self-care activities they've been doing.  Which is to say they talk about video games-- how they connect us with each other, and how they help us relax.

Ever heard of the Orleans Inn? What about the Gloucester Sea Serpent? No? Well get ready, because on this week's episode Jamie & Emily are covering Cape Cod hauntings and New England cryptids!

Here's what we're talking about this time: 

Cape Cot Hauntings

• The Barnstable House
  
• The Burgess House
  
• The Orleans Inn
  
• Black Sam
  

New England Cryptids

• Champ
  
• Cassie
  
• The Gloucester Sea Serpent
  
• The Dover Demon
  
• The Bridgewater Triangle

Jamie and Emily are kicking off the BFL Podcast October Special with a brief history of the library's founding family and the building itself. We're also touching on some ghostly encounters in the stacks shared by other library staff members. The spooky fun will run through the month of October, with a new episode dropping every week and focusing on a different chill-worthy topic!

Flying by the seat of their pants, Jamie and Emily discuss video games available through the library.

Join Jamie and Emily for a casual chat about the books that shaped them and some more summer tips!