Harwich Fast Facts & resources

Harwich is comprised of seven villages, each with their own special beauty and special character: South Harwich, North Harwich, Harwich Port, Harwich Center, East Harwich, West Harwich and Pleasant Lake.

Here is some general information on Harwich that will help you get acquainted with the area:

Key Telephone numbers

police and fire departments

Both the Harwich Police Department and the Harwich Fire Department are staffed with dedicated, trained professionals who are committed to public safety and who work in partnership with the entire community.

Harwich Police Department
183 Sisson Road, Harwich

Harwich Fire Department
175 Sisson Road, Harwich

All Emergency Calls
911

harwich community center

Located at 100 Oak Street, directly across the street from Harwich High School in Harwich Center, the Harwich Community Center provides outstanding facilities for residents (permanent and nonresident taxpayers) to engage in recreational, social, educational, cultural, community service, civic, and governmental activities.

The Community Center hours of operation are from 8:30 am until 10:00 pm Monday through Friday and 9am until 5 pm Saturdays.
The building hosts the Recreation Dept, Council on Aging and Channel 18.
Telephone: 508-430-7568.

education

Harwich Public Schools
Harwich residents enjoy the benefits of a small town, as well as the advantages of a modern community that is rich with resources and committed to its children. Harwich School District includes an elementary, middle and high school. Boasting a strong history of community support, the school system offers its approximately 1,400 students outstanding academic, technical, cultural, and athletic opportunities.

For more information about Harwich Public Schools call 508-430-7200.

Cape Cod Regional Technical High School
Cape Cod Regional Technical High School located on Route 124, Cape Cod Tech provides the high quality technical, academic and social education and training that leads to students’ successful employment in their chosen technical area or further education. Cape Cod Tech has 18 technical programs, and students also participate in challenging academic courses that follow the State Curriculum Frameworks. The school also offers evening trade and enrichment programs for people in our surrounding towns.

For more information, call 508-432-4500.

libraries

There are three libraries in the town, all of which are connected to the Cape Libraries Automated Materials Sharing (CLAMS) network.

Brooks Free Library 735 Main Street, Harwich
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
11 a.m.-7 pm; Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
508-430-7562

Chase Library 7 Route 28, West Harwich
Hours: Summer: Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm; Saturday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Winter: Tuesday & Saturday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
508-432-2610

Harwich Port Library 49 Bank Street, Harwich Port
Hours: Summer: Tuesday & Friday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Winter: Friday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
508-432-3320

parks and recreation

The Harwich Recreation and Youth Department’s facilities and programs are open to every adult and child who resides in the Town of Harwich. A rich, year-round calendar of activities are offered through the Department, which oversees Harwich’s many wonderful salt and fresh water beaches, parks, ballfields and playground.

From May to September beach stickers are on sale at the Community Center seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Telephone: 508 432-7638
(in season); 508 430-7555 (year 'round).
Rec & Youth Department telephone: 508-430-7553.

transfer station/disposal area

The Harwich Transfer Station is located at 209 Queen Anne Road and is open seven days a week from 8-4, 362 days a year. The facility consists of the Transfer Station, which accepts household waste from residents and commercial haulers, and the Recycling Center, which accepts a variety of paper/cardboard, glass, metal, and plastic. In addition, there are Salvation Army bins for clothing donations and paint and oil recycling sheds. The C&D pad accepts construction and demolition waste from building and remodeling.

Located directly on Queen Anne Road, The Treasure Chest is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from May through October 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from November through April 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for residents to drop off or pick up useful items in good condition.

For more information and to find out about purchasing a dump sticker, click here.

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