Puzzling ‘sleight of hand’ on middle school naming June 7, 2024 The School Committee chose to adopt what Town Meeting had clearly rejected, and to reject what TM had clearly advocated.
Don’t fret over Ripley’s record; name school for Ellen Garrison May 31, 2024 Like every judge sitting in our state and federal courts, the School Committee should accept the fact that they might have missed the mark on the first pass.
Why aren’t school officials listening to Town Meeting on Garrison? May 31, 2024 While the School Committee holds authority for naming, Town Meeting is also a legitimate body that can and should be heard and respected.
Do we even deserve an Ellen Garrison Middle School? May 31, 2024 Do we have a fraction of her integrity, courage, strength, and wisdom to reflect on what is at stake here and just do the right thing?
Honor Louisa May Alcott, Peabody, and Garrison at new middle school May 26, 2024 Wouldn't this embracing approach be both appropriate as a symbol of Concord, and inspiring for everyone to see?
In reversal, Select Board cuts Ellen Garrison school naming question from June ballot May 24, 2024 The move came after the School Committee attempt to strike a compromise with “The Ellen Garrison Building at The Concord Middle School.”
BREAKING: Ellen Garrison school naming question will go to June special election ballot May 20, 2024 The vote to place the question on the June ballot came a day ahead of the School Committee’s next scheduled meeting.
Town Meeting study committee needs ‘thoughtful’ reps May 9, 2024 We have many citizen activists, and even more Concord voters, who feel like bystanders.