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Letter: Willie-LeBreton story sparks memories of Concord’s racial reckonings

February 24, 2024

I am writing regarding the wonderful front-page piece on Smith College’s president, Sarah Willie-LeBreton. The article described Sarah’s father, Concord’s much-beloved Charles (Chuck) Willie, describing the 1970’s METCO incident and its aftermath.

Concord-Carlisle High grad takes the lead at Smith College

February 18, 2024

When one young Concord woman began her journey to a career, pursuing social justice was a priority. Her path led her to the president’s seat at Smith as the second Black woman

Letter: An endorsement for Liz Cobbs, School Committee

February 9, 2024

In Liz Cobbs we have a unique opportunity to elect a highly qualified individual to our School Committee whose background and experience could not be more suited to such a role. I

UPDATED: School Committee votes to retain Concord Middle School’s name

February 6, 2024

After an hours-long, impassioned debate about Concord’s past, present and future, the School Committee voted Tuesday night to go with “Concord Middle School.” The decision came after months of public suggestions, with

Letter: Liz Cobbs, candidate for Public School Committee

January 27, 2024

What a wonderful time to be living in the town of Concord, Massachusetts! As we near the 250th anniversary of the birth of America’s fight for freedom, there are few places more central

Concord residents weigh in on name for new middle school

January 25, 2024

Concordians have no shortage of opinions about what to name the new middle school set to open its doors next February. Residents composed nearly 200 emails proposing 22 unique titles for

Mary Alice Wilinsky nee Brown

January 24, 2024

Mary Alice Wilinsky nee Brown, died, peacefully, at her home in Conantum on January 22, 2024, born Akron, Ohio, 1928, graduated from the Old Trail School in Akron, 1946 and Wellesley College,

Local attorney reflects on integrating Boston schools in the 1970s

September 14, 2023

Concord resident Eric Van Loon was fresh out of law school in 1972, working for a legal aid program sponsored by Harvard University. He was part of a legal team representing Black