Study committee urges broad clicker use at Town Meeting
February 11, 2025
In a meeting that ended in a split decision, the group recommended residents vote with the devices on every warrant article.
Concord taps NY company to build cell tower at landfill site
February 10, 2025
Wireless Edge Towers now needs to finalize a lease with the town and get a special permit from the Zoning Board.
‘Tight timeline’: CMS in final push for February 24 opening
February 10, 2025
The middle school building is on track to open as scheduled — but just barely.
The Select Board will vote on the appointments February 10.
Concord Observer: Balking at the winter wonderland
February 9, 2025
In anticipation of the first storm of the 2024-25 winter, I discovered that my snowblower would not start.
CCHS girls swimmers, divers repeat as DCL champs
February 8, 2025
The team will participate in the Massachusetts State Sectionals meet at MIT on February 8-9.
Layton’s hat trick feeds JV hockey wins
February 8, 2025
The Concord-Carlisle High School boys junior varsity hockey team won two out of three games in three days.
Patriots wrestlers fall short in DCL championship bid
February 8, 2025
The Concord-Carlisle High School wrestling team fell to Dual County League rivals Wayland.
CCHS skiers buckle up for postseason
February 8, 2025
Both the boys and girls teams secured No. 2 seeds in postseason matchups.
CC boys hockey edges North Andover after loss to Tewksbury
February 8, 2025
Plus: The girls hockey squad dropped a 5-4 heartbreaker to Cambridge Rindge and Latin.
“Concord is not a sanctuary city,” Town Manager Kerry Lafleur told the Select Board. “We did adopt that ‘Welcoming Community’ petition back in 2017.”
OPINION
Concord Observer: Balking at the winter wonderland
February 9, 2025
In anticipation of the first storm of the 2024-25 winter, I discovered that my snowblower would not start.
What truly sets Sandeep apart is his transformative impact on our community.
She has consistently been so thoughtful of the needs of the town.
She is well versed on the issues facing Concord and is pragmatic and measured in her approach.
‘Fiercely devoted’ to students, Alexa Anderson has my vote
February 7, 2025
Alexa is well connected to many different kinds of people across multiple generations in Concord.
Endorsing Alexa Anderson, a ‘tireless advocate’ for families
February 7, 2025
Her ability to bridge the gap between families and school leadership fosters a sense of collaboration and trust.
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SPORTS
Wrestler Miles Mattaliano earns 100th win in Patriots’ victory
February 1, 2025
Mattaliano pinned a Lincoln-Sudbury opponent to join the 100-win club.
CC skiers come up short in icy race against Lincoln-Sudbury
February 1, 2025
Icy conditions on the slopes presented difficulties for CCHS alpine ski as the boys lost 39-47 and the girls fell 38-48.
CC boys hockey completes season sweep against A-B
February 1, 2025
Sophomore Joe Grasso scored twice, and senior Jason Swaim made 24 saves in the shutout.
Defense shines as CC girls hockey loses in overtime
January 26, 2025
The game featured a standout performance by senior goaltender Crista Celi.
Despite late rally, girls hoops falls to Waltham 34-32
January 26, 2025
The loss came despite a combined 26 points by Teagan Morrisey, Beulah Odunze, and May Isenberg.
ARTS
Author of ‘Previously Owned’ navigates life through poetry
February 5, 2025
Nathan McClain sees poetry as a way to learn about oneself, and a way to create a snapshot of a moment in time.
Middle schoolers to present ‘Seussical Jr.’
January 31, 2025
The January 31 and February 1 and 2 shows will be the last student productions at Sanborn.
Concord Museum in running as one of nation’s 10 best
January 28, 2025
Anyone can vote to support the museum’s nomination until Monday, February 10.
Willard third grader doesn’t just take piano lessons — he gives them
January 16, 2025
If you’re looking for inexpensive piano lessons — with bonus kitty pets — George Taylor may be your man. Um, kid.
The Concord Bridge’s best photos of 2024
December 20, 2024
We — and our talented photographers — look forward to 2025 and continuing our work on the first draft of Concord’s history.
CALENDAR
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OBITUARIES
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Nancy Giragosian, 68
February 11, 2025
Nancy Giragosian, of Nantucket and Boston, died February 6, 2025, at Massachusetts General Hospital from complications of amyloidosis.
Martha Downey Hamilton, 91
February 11, 2025
Martha Downey Hamilton, age 91, of Concord, New Hampshire, formerly of Concord, Massachusetts, died February 8, 2025.
Carol Elizabeth Gupta, 77
February 6, 2025
Carol Gupta passed away peacefully at home in Concord on February 3, 2025. She was 77.
Carmine M. Lionetta, 89
February 6, 2025
Carmine M. Lionetta, age 89, of Concord, formerly of Arlington, died on February 1, 2025, after a period of declining health.
Mary M. (Blayz) Kemp, 92
February 4, 2025
Mary M. (Blayz) Kemp, 92, of Concord, passed away peacefully at home on February 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Warren L. Covert Jr., 78
February 3, 2025
Warren L. Covert Jr., 78, of Concord, died peacefully at home on January 29, 2025.
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