Opinion - Concord Bridge

Town Meeting attendance isn’t representative of Concord’s diversity

April 13, 2024

Town Meeting attendees are considerably older and whiter than citizens of the town as a whole. Our governance structure is at odds with our values.

Doing the math on private jet fuel taxes

April 13, 2024

With the current debate on hangar expansion at Hanscom, why has the unjustly low jet fuel sales tax rate escaped our attention?

Pass the MBTA Communities Act

April 13, 2024

I am a member of the Concord Housing Foundation, and ask you to please vote yes on Article 34, and satisfy the state requirement.

The Residences at Thoreau: Affordability at a high price?

April 13, 2024

We must explore all possible measures to mitigate its environmental impact or reconsider its suitability altogether.

Why not require permits for gas-powered leaf blowers?

April 13, 2024

The permit fees, and any fines for failing to get them, could cover any enforcement costs until the ban takes effect.

No easy fix for Gerow Park problems

April 13, 2024

This entire debacle wouldn’t have happened if the bond requirement was followed. And who pays for this? We the taxpayers do.

Making an impact at (or close to) home

April 13, 2024

In a world filled with many challenges, our ability to model civic engagement, even at home, becomes a powerful tool for building a better future.

Seize golden opportunity to name school for Ellen Garrison

April 13, 2024

What a beautiful opportunity to present Ellen Garrison as a platform for educating and preparing our children about the complexities of our nation's history.

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