Opinion - Concord Bridge

Letter: Ellen Garrison still deserves Concord’s recognition

February 24, 2024

Recently, the School Committee voted against naming the new middle school in honor of 19th-century Black female educator Ellen Garrison, who was born in Concord, attended Concord public schools, and watched her

Letter: Support ‘proven leader’ Tracey Marano for School Committee

February 24, 2024

I am writing to express my strong support for Tracey Marano’s candidacy for the Concord School Committee. Tracey is a dedicated member of our community and a proven leader in our town’s

Letter: We need School Committee leaders like Andrew Herchek

February 24, 2024

I am writing in support of Andrew Herchek for School Committee. I first met Andrew six years ago. He is my neighbor, and now I also consider him a very close friend.

Letter: Tracey Marano deserves another term on the School Committee

February 24, 2024

I am writing to enthusiastically support Tracey Marano for another term on the School Committee (SC). Tracey is committed to high-quality education and student achievement is her top priority. During her first

Letter: Here’s an idea for the MCI-Concord property’s future

February 24, 2024

I have an idea for the prison land. Let’s create a new town center modeled after downtown Concord and West Concord. Dense, one-two story buildings (with the design influenced by our own

Letter: Continued support for an ‘Ellen Garrison Middle School’

February 24, 2024

Almost two years of effort went into bringing the significance of Ellen Garrison’s life and contributions to our attention in service of offering hers as an ideal name for the new middle

Letter: In praise of moving beyond Eurocentric history education

February 19, 2024

My historical education has been anchored in Western societies. Most of my classes were based on American history, and conversations about foreign cultures included comparisons to America. Even in middle school, words

Letter: Words of praise for Concord’s special relationship with METCO

February 19, 2024

I’d like to take a minute to thank Concord Public Schools DEI Director Andrew Nyamekye, for inviting all Concord residents to visit the METCO headquarters in Roxbury. The group of us who

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