Finance Committee pulls free cash Town Meeting article

April 4, 2024

The article proposed directing $1 million from the town’s free cash balance to the town assessors to reduce the tax levy for Fiscal Year 2025.

MCI-Concord closure contributes to Special Town Meeting call on solar

April 2, 2024

With the West Concord prison slated to close in June, “we expect the load to drop significantly on that side of town where that transformer is."

Select Board makes picks for action on Town Meeting articles

March 26, 2024

“If this gets more people comfortable with voting and participating more, then it's worth it,” said Clerk Mary Hartman.

Concord’s free cash level raises red flag during FinCom deliberations

March 25, 2024

At the public hearing, Mary Hartman, a member of the Select Board speaking on her own behalf, cautioned against draining free cash.

Pre-Town Meeting FinCom hearing covers capital spending

March 16, 2024

The combined town and school budgets, at an estimated $137 million, represent an increase of about 5.7%.

Town Meeting to consider CCHS rooftop solar panels

March 10, 2024

A 2020 study by consulting firm Cadmus estimated that Concord-Carlisle High School may be able to host as many as 1,000 solar panels.

Residents lobby for Ellen Garrison, a more accessible Town Meeting

February 27, 2024

The School Committee has voted to christen the town’s newest hall of learning “Concord Middle School.” But Monday’s Select Board meeting surfaced continuing support for naming the building in honor of Civil

Letter: Housing group chairs urge support of four Town Meeting articles

February 19, 2024

As chairs of the Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, Concord Housing Authority, Concord Housing Development Corporation and Concord Housing Foundation, we are grateful for the community’s support for expanding affordable housing opportunities

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