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Quilt raffle raised $16,325 for Ukraine children’s hospital

December 9, 2022

Funds from the sale of lottery tickets for Ukraine will provide 65 hospital beds for moms and kids. The quilt was designed and created by Concord Piecemakers, and donated by them for

Bike trail to get new signs

November 15, 2022

At its Monday meeting, the Select Board approved signage designed by the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Committee to be placed along the trail in West Concord. Committee co-chair Nat Welch said

MassDOT marches for changes to Battle Road

November 15, 2022

Almost 250 years ago, British troops marched from Boston in search of contraband arms. After killing and injuring American patriots on Lexington Green, the Royalist troops were foiled by the patriots’ decision

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.

Cataldo, Gentile Midterm Victories

November 9, 2022

Concord has a new state representative for the Middlesex 14th district, and an incumbent for the 13th Middlesex district. Democrat Simon Cataldo won in the 14th, a newly created district serving Carlisle,

‘Squaw’ is offensive – why is it on a street sign?

November 2, 2022

Concord Historical Commission members and town residents are hoping to rename a street in Concord whose title includes a derogatory term referencing Indigenous Americans. The road in question, Squaw Sachem Trail, is

Isen throws support to Cataldo

October 27, 2022

I’m writing today in support of Concord’s own Simon Cataldo, the Democratic candidate for State Rep in the 14th Middlesex District. People say you learn a lot about candidates from the way

Where Have All The Small Homes Gone?

October 27, 2022

Many Concordians, both newer residents and those who have lived here for years, note the loss of smaller homes, particularly those built after World War II. These homes enabled skilled tradesmen and