First public hearing on MCI-Concord’s future slated for Thursday
The hybrid meeting will be held both online via Zoom and in person starting at 7 p.m.
Keeping Concord Connected
Local officials: state budget bump for Concord just inflation compensation
Concord is getting more state money, though not necessarily more spending power.
It’s official: MCI-Concord is closed for good with state budget signing
The signing kickstarts a prison redevelopment process and sends $725,000 into town coffers to cover related costs.
Behind the wall: Inside MCI-Concord
Outsiders got a rare peek inside on Wednesday as corrections officials paused to reflect on the legacy of the now-closed prison.
Emergency shelter at MCI-Concord ‘not under consideration’
Instead of emergency shelter, the governor is eyeing the prison site for permanent housing.
Bringing a prison past to the work of helping inmates prepare for freedom
The understanding of incarceration some bring to working with inmates through Concord Prison Outreach doesn’t come from a textbook.
Losing a prison neighbor, MCI-Concord volunteers look for new places to help
“Sometimes it’s clear you’ve made an impact in someone’s life."
Memories of MCI-Concord…
Ahead of the closure of MCI-Concord, The Concord Bridge asked current and former inmates to write about their prison experiences.
