Naming middle school for Ellen Garrison could cause confusion April 24, 2024 The School Committee correctly chose the name "Concord Middle School." Let their decision stand.
Naming school for Ellen Garrison ‘a no-brainer’ April 24, 2024 Concord's named schools, buildings, and other sites remind us of accomplished individuals in varied fields — however all are white.
Town Meeting should prioritize inclusion April 24, 2024 Town Meeting seems to take great pleasure in forcing concerned citizens to suffer through an education before being allowed to vote.
Concord Middle School is the best name for all April 24, 2024 My concern lies in the way this discussion has unfolded, with many of the people who support renaming the school calling others racist.
Flawed reasoning blocked Garrison school naming April 24, 2024 “Concord Middle School” isn’t a name — it’s a description.
No to Town Meeting Article 29; yes to Article 28 April 24, 2024 We understand some are afraid that, if others see how they vote at Town Meeting, there may be a bad outcome. But Concordians are not people of ill will.
Seize the chance to name middle school for Ellen Garrison April 24, 2024 There’s nothing unprecedented about naming a school after a particular historical figure.
Let Ellen Garrison’s legacy chart path to future April 24, 2024 Now approaching its 400th anniversary in 2035, the English-founded town of Concord has never been distinguished for its racial diversity.
