New Town Meeting study group needs ‘thoughtful’ reps May 26, 2024 Concord has plenty of residents who enjoy a deep sense of belonging here and others who feel deeply alienated from how decisions are made.
As witnesses to the Revolution, some Concord homes have stories to tell May 19, 2024 These houses are now being honored with a flag they can display that recognizes their importance then — and now.
Town Meeting: A lesson in missed opportunity and more May 17, 2024 Town Meeting was a lesson in missed opportunity and how small but vocal groups can bully through special-interest issues.
Ellen Garrison vote restored my faith in Concord May 12, 2024 Our work, though, has just started. A community as steeped in history rarely has an opportunity to make new history.
Town Meeting shows Concord must do better on self-governance May 12, 2024 As Concord prepares to revel in the 250th anniversary of the shot heard around the world, it should reflect on its woeful town governance as displayed at Town Meeting.
Ellen Garrison naming should spark a bigger discussion May 12, 2024 I think that they should name the school after Ms. Garrison. But I fear that would be the end of the discussion, and it shouldn’t be.
Why isn’t CCHS at the top of U.S. rankings? May 9, 2024 I was surprised to see the low ranking of Concord-Carlisle High School in the recent U.S. News High School rankings.
METCO students find opportunities — and challenges — in Concord May 3, 2024 A tough commute is one challenge of being a METCO student in Concord. It may not be the only one.