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Every year, Concord hosts a celebration of the historic North Bridge Fight, marking the 1775 beginning of hostilities between the future United States and Great Britain. This year, the celebration and parade will attract the usual visitors. In 2025, that will change, as the town hosts the 250th anniversary of the events that put Concord on the historic map permanently. If recent history is a predictor,…
New students arrived at the Willard School, Concord Middle School, and Concord-Carlisle High School last Friday, the first from a group of families now making their home at the Best…
Twenty-five years ago, John Gates and Stuart Witt set up shop in an old warehouse on Commonwealth Avenue alongside Nashoba Brook. Their enterprise, Nashoba Brook Bakery, flourished. Bread baked in…
Photos courtesy of Molly Constable What have you spotted around Concord? Submit your photos to jenn@theconcordbridge.org.…
A gala Spring Pops concert on April 14 will help repair the roof at 51 Walden, the performing arts center that The Concord Band, The Concord Orchestra, The Concord Players, and Opera 51 call home. The building is owned by the Town of Concord but…
In June 1844, Concord took a step into the future when the Fitchburg Railroad arrived. No longer deterred by muddy roads, people and goods could travel with greater ease by rail between the town and the port in Charlestown. The railroad inspired budding transcendentalist Henry…
A year ago, I was honored to be elected in a special election to serve on the Concord and Concord Carlisle Regional School Committees. During my term, I have learned a great deal about our school system and town. Now, I am running for a…
On March 28, Concord voters will elect a moderator. The moderator presides over Town Meeting, Concord’s form of legislature, making all procedural decisions, taking all votes and maintaining an orderly process. The office of moderator is an old one, shaped by history. As early as…
Transportation Advisory Committee Chair Laura Davis appeared before the Select Board on March 6. Top of mind is an upcoming comprehensive transportation and mobility study. The study is intended to dovetail with the town’s sustainability principles with an emphasis on traffic calming, walking, bicycling, neighborhood…
At the special Town Meeting in January, Concord residents ticked a major capital expense off the docket, agreeing to add $7.2 million to close the budget gap to pay for the new middle school. Voters reinforced support for the school in February. With that added…
Concord for Ukraine will hold a rally on March 25 to honor one year of resistance by the Ukrainian people against the Russian invasion. The rally will be at 3 p.m. in Monument Square. Speakers include U.S. Brigadier General Leonid Kondratiuk (retired); State Rep Simon…
Grammy Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers return to the Boston area for one show only, bringing their new album “Brambletown” and all their fan-favorite songs for singing and dancing. On Saturday, April 1, at 2 p.m, the Concord Conservatory of Music…
Friday, March 3 12:12 a.m. Police arrested a person in a vehicle in a Main Street parking lot for possible operating under the influence. The car was towed. $350 bail was set. 3:16 a.m. A caller requested a well-being check…
The Concord Public Library, Concord Public Schools, The First Parish of Concord and The Umbrella are planning a wide range of programs in recognition of Earth Day beginning in mid-March and continuing throughout April. Concord Public schools will celebrate Earth…
There are many benefits to a good night’s sleep, including feeling energized and ready for the day. A lack of sleep can cause health issues, including depression, forgetfulness and heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, getting good sleep…
OPINION
I read with interest the Concord Bridge article on March 3 about the Concord for Ukraine group being denied a spot in the Patriot’s Day parade. The parade is certainly a time to…
We, along with many of Karlen Reed’s colleagues interested in town government, have for years been amazed by the depth and quality of her knowledge of Concord’s decision making, boards and committees. We…
As everyone knows, brave Ukrainians are fighting for their lives, to retain their freedom and sovereign state, against Russia. The free world has not seen anything like this since the Nazis invaded Poland…
Join me in voting for Karlen Reed for the Select Board. As a lawyer for 30 years, and with over 15 years working in the public sector on highly regulated matters, she is…
We enthusiastically write this letter in support of Mark Howell for the Select Board. We know Mark primarily through First Parish where he generously gave of his time to many aspects of church…
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Where do you take your Bridge? Whether you’re traveling the world, visiting a favorite spot in Concord or just reading at home, we want to see you with the paper! Send your photos to jenn@theconcordbridge.org.…
Keeping step with those who fought for American independence on April 19, 1775 are the Friends of Minute Man National Park. Running along Battle Road in the towns of Concord, Lincoln, and Lexington, the Minute Man Historical National Park spans more than 1,000 acres and…
The Old Concord Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution has, since 1934, presented a good citizen and scholarship award to one student from each of the participating high schools in the area. The award is given in recognition of the student’s qualities of dependability, service,…
I read with interest Peter Alden’s article about the holiday season bird count in the January 20, 2023 issue “Birders of a feather count Concord’s birds together”. I suspect many more Concordians participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count over Presidents Day weekend. Now, what…
An arctic blast a few weeks ago brought nighttime temperatures of -25 to some parts of New England. Brrrr. While we humans can cheat winter’s wrath in our warm, insulated homes, wild animals have no “indoors” to retreat to. Yet most survive these deep freezes.…
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OBITUARIES
Scott Wheaton Anderson, of Concord, died unexpectedly on the afternoon of March 9, after walking his beloved dog. Scott was born on Aug. 4,1953 in…
William “Bill” Reckling Cotter, 87, who split his time between Concord and Sarasota, Florida died peacefully at his Concord home on his 87th birthday, March…
Bill was born in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania in 1941 to Lilian and William Hamilton. He was the oldest of six children and is survived by…
Margaret (Oliver) Hedeman, affectionately known as Peggy, passed away peacefully in Concord, Massachusetts on March 5, 2023, following a period of declining health. She was…
Richard Christopher “Chris” Sur, of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on February 25 doing what he loved, skiing in Theodore Wirth park with his…
Sally Kane Nelson, 83, of York, Pennsylvania, formerly of Concord, died peacefully at SpiriTrust Lutheran, the Village at Sprenkle Drive on February 28. She was…
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