Community gathers to mourn CCHS seniors with school set to resume
Hundreds gathered on Sunday in memory of Jimmy McIntosh, Maisey O’Donnell, and Hannah Wasserman.
Keeping Concord Connected
250 block party celebrates town’s cultural legacy
You know it’s a party in historic Concord when you have a town crier announcing the lineup.
Disagreement is not ‘divisive’
Let’s disagree. Let’s agree. Let’s debate.
Concord Police log highlights: March 26-April 1, 2025
A Concord Bridge-curated list of police call log incidents and arraignment updates on recent arrests.
Voters elect Hartman, Boehm, Williams, and Pisharody
Turnout was the highest for a Concord town election since 2016.
Concord eyes election day after bruising campaign
Office-seekers are wrapping a hard-fought campaign season; voters are getting ready to make their choices.
Federal cuts could undercut CMS solar project, locals fear
The cuts haven’t come yet. But Concord officials are still wary about federal funding for local sustainability and climate efforts.
The mighty (cuddly) Thor: Concord police welcome first comfort K-9
The Concord Police Department has a new member — and school resource officer Samantha Simpson has a new roommate.
No kids in Concord public schools? Your vote still matters this April
We wholeheartedly support the election of Dr. Michael Williams to the School Committee.
Williams can ‘repair trust’ in school board
Bad feeling in the town has followed from the School Committee's bad faith, and we need to work to repair trust and communication.
Backing Michael Williams and ‘Concord for All’
The School Committee took my money. And then they ignored me.
Family hopes Cushing Field will endure now that Peabody is gone
“He wanted something the kids would enjoy,” said Ann Fossett, a friend of the Cushing family. “He did not want some passive something.”
Mixed feelings for some students as new CMS opens
Ahead of the transition to the new Ellen Garrison Building at CMS, some students still had mixed feelings about the move.
For ‘fresh perspectives and courage,’ elect Williams to School Committee
I am incredibly excited about leaders like Dr. Michael Williams, who bring fresh perspectives and the courage to push for necessary change.
At brand-new middle school, big doings from the jump
Students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other staff members flocked to the new Ellen Garrison Building at Concord Middle School on Monday — its first day of classes.
Kudos and memories abound as Jim Bozak retires after 40 years
Bozak retired this month as building services supervisor at the middle school, after serving Concord Public Schools for 40 years.
Rummaging and reminiscing at Peabody, Sanborn on ‘Surplus Day’
Thrifty residents flocked to Peabody and Sanborn last weekend to find useful new items — and relive old memories.
Time for change on School Committee
I will vote for Michael Williams and Sandeep Pisharody for School Committee.
‘Tight timeline’: CMS in final push for February 24 opening
The middle school building is on track to open as scheduled — but just barely.
Concord fundraiser to benefit Altadena, California wildfire victims
As wildfires rage in the West, the community of Ellen Garrison’s birth is helping the community of her final resting place.
Superintendent secures 5-year contract extension
The agreement takes effect July 1 and includes an 8 percent salary bump in its first year.
Superintendent previews ‘significant reductions’ in CPS staffing
A draft said about seven redundant positions "will be reduced” as the district moves away from a two middle school model.
Thanks to the Concord Middle School Building Committee
I hope others in the community will join me in recognizing their efforts and supporting them as they complete this exciting project.
FinCom backs compromise guideline amid spending concerns
FinCom sets guidelines each year as recommendations for how much town departments should raise their budgets.
The Concord Bridge’s best photos of 2024
We — and our talented photographers — look forward to 2025 and continuing our work on the first draft of Concord’s history.
Concord home electricity costs rising about 5% in 2025
Debt and inflation are among the factors behind the rate hike.
Milton Gregory Schwenk, 75
Milton Gregory Schwenk, 75, of Concord and formerly of Hudson, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
CMS lockers issue on hold; project forges ahead
The lockers drew attention when administrators realized they would be too small to store sixth graders' backpacks.
