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Serving on the town’s 60-plus boards and committees

January 26, 2023

Concord is well known for its action-packed political history, as the site of the famed “shot heard round the world.” It’s unsurprising, therefore, that Concordians keep the spirit of democracy and self-determination

Select Board Member Henry Dane presented a proclamation thanking Police Chief Joseph O’Connor for his service. Detective Keith Harrington of the Concord Police Relief Association presented a specially designed wall hanging bearing the Concord police badge.

Concord bids fond farewell to Chief Joe O’Connor

January 4, 2023

Members of the community and public safety officials gathered to thank retiring Police Chief Joseph O’Connor last month. O’Connor began his law enforcement career in 1986 as a patrol officer for the

Personnel Board undergoes review, proposes changes to bylaw

December 21, 2022

After the release of a bruising report on the way the town hires, compensates and supports its hundreds of non-union employees, the Personnel Board unveiled its initial reaction to the now-disbanded Personnel

School Committee convenes with Select Board over rising debt

December 15, 2022

The Select Board invited the School Committee to join a discussion about large capital projects (over $5M) and the related debt obligations that will face residents. Though there are big-ticket projects that

Parking tickets, fines to be handled by Plymouth County

December 15, 2022

The Select Board voted unanimously to enter into an Agreement with Plymouth County to manage parking tickets. “This is an agreement for ticket management,” said Dowd, including payment of current and past

Select Board solidifies Town Meeting warrant

December 1, 2022

The Select Board held a short hearing this week covering three articles. One article seeks to “confirm the authorization to apply for participation” in the state’s Fossil Fuel-Free Demonstration Project. Concord is

A massive crowd gathered in Monument Square in 1975

The 250th is coming!

November 9, 2022

That was the call answered by about 100 citizens that gathered at the library and online to talk about how to commemorate the 1775 North Bridge battle that began the American Revolution.

Select Board talks tax increases for new Middle School

November 3, 2022

At a brief meeting last week, the Select Board discussed how much money would be in the warrant article on the new Middle School. The article is among three proposed for the