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Reminder: Patriots Day weekend means road closures in Concord

April 13, 2023

There are events celebrating the famous “Shot heard ‘round the world” in Concord this weekend, alongside the Tough Ruck and a Boy Scout march. Our prediction for the weekend: traffic. Here’s your

Concord Select Board talks tax exemption

April 11, 2023

The Select Board is considering two programs that they hope will alleviate some of the tax increases for the new middle school and other capital expenses. Both would mean a shift in

When noise is too noisy

April 7, 2023

Last fall after a tough week at work, Sven Weber was looking forward to a relaxing weekend at home. Instead, for hours on end he found himself assaulted by the raucous roar

Concord schools welcome homeless children – but need transportation funds

April 7, 2023

As families settle into the emergency shelter at the Best Western Hotel and newly enrolled students complete their first few weeks in the Concord Public Schools and Concord Carlisle Regional High School,

The Community Preservation Act in Concord: Impact and Opportunities

April 6, 2023

The impact of The Community Preservation Act (CPA) is visible all around Concord: the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail project; White Pond and Emerson Field improvements; Assabet Bluff Affordable Housing development; Old Manse

Fast food, affordable housing on Planning Board’s plate

April 6, 2023

Three zoning amendments will be decided at Town Meeting, two designed to increase the number and type of small eateries in Concord and the third to address the dearth of affordable housing

Forum named for Concord 9/11 victim winds down after 20 years

April 4, 2023

The Al Filipov Peace & Justice Forum known for “Recalling a Day – Remembering a Life – Changing the World” has drawn to a close after 20 years of holding annual forums

Emerson Health 5K now accepting registrations

April 3, 2023

Registration is open for Emerson Health’s 24th annual 5k Run~Walk for Cancer Care at www.emersonhospital.org/5k. All proceeds support healing programs for patients who receive cancer care at Emerson. In addition to the 5k, there

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