Enthusiastic support for Cameron McKennitt’s Select Board bid
Cameron has a deep sense of town pride and goes to extraordinary lengths to support the community.
Keeping Concord Connected
Tracey Marano understands ‘the complexities of educating kids’
What stands out to me, from my perspective as vice president of the Alcott PTG, is Tracey's leadership style.
Candidates tackle thorny questions at League of Women Voters forum
The wide-ranging, two-hour Sunday symposium at the Town House touched on an array of local challenges.
Concord names buildings for many people — why not Ellen Garrison?
A quote in the “Name Game Verdict: Concord Middle School” really stood out to me. A School Committee chair, who should be commended for their volunteerism and service, said: “elevating a single
Ellen Garrison should still be honored in Concord
I write today to express my heartfelt appreciation for the School Committee’s recent decision regarding the Concord Middle School naming. The committee’s decision to open the process to the community, allowing us
Residents lobby for Ellen Garrison, a more accessible Town Meeting
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: Ellen Garrison still deserves Concord’s recognition
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: In praise of moving beyond Eurocentric history education
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