Papa Razzi to close in July

February 16, 2023

When the lease expires this summer, Papa Razzi Trattoria on Elm Street will close its doors. “Due to significant issues pertaining to our lease, Newport Restaurant Group has made the difficult decision

Hanscom proposal would add 27 hangars; Concord keeps close watch

February 7, 2023

Are big changes headed to Hanscom? A proposal involving land swaps and leasing, and construction of new hangars and ramps, a road, and access to the taxiway at Hanscom is on the

Food truck proposal alarms Concord restaurant owners

February 3, 2023

Calling it unfair to brick and mortar restaurants, a group of at least 20 local restaurateurs are dismayed at the Town Meeting article permitting food trucks to park on public streets with

Private jet rentals take off at Hanscom

January 24, 2023

BEDFORD — How do busy executives get themselves and their team to scattered locations efficiently? Rent a private jet, of course. Magellan Jets, a 15-year-old company headquartered in Quincy, aims to provide

New “Working Stiff” Column

January 11, 2023

Let me introduce myself: I’m Jon, and I’m happy to be one of the reporters for the Concord Bridge. I’m eager to get to know Concord and everyone who lives here. After

Food trucks may be permitted by Town Meeting vote

December 21, 2022

Whether or not local restaurants can operate mobile food trucks at popular outdoor events in town is coming up for a vote at the annual Town Meeting in April. The Planning Board

Helen’s granddaughters, sisters Nancy Prendergast, left, and Sue Wardwell

A tradition of family and food at Helen’s

December 15, 2022

The aroma of good cooking drifts down the sidewalk, luring patrons into Helen’s, a restaurant off Monument Square. A bowed multi-paned window extends across the front of the dining room revealing booths,

Christine Bukruian, owner of Potager Soap Co. with her family

Soap-making is a family affair for local businesswoman

December 14, 2022

Christine Bukruian, owner of Potager Soap Co. in Concord, credits her parents for giving her the confidence to dream big. “My mom was my inspiration for setting out and trying new things

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