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Calling it unfair to brick and mortar restaurants, a group of at least 20 local restaurateurs are dismayed at the Town Meeting article permitting food trucks to park on public streets with certain restrictions. Peter Lovis, owner of the Cheese Shop on Walden Street, is no fan of the proposed zoning amendment. “The biggest point is that they can come in and cherry pick the days…
Over the past two years, multiple applications from one developer for approval for a new home at Hildreth Corner on Lowell Road have been in front of the Historic Districts…
Are big changes headed to Hanscom? A proposal involving land swaps and purchasing and construction of new hangars, a road, and a taxiway at Hanscom is on the table. The…
In 1850, if you wanted a walking companion to amble about Concord to learn what’s up, your best choice was to knock on Henry Thoreau’s door. Today you would call Richard Forman. Both are noticers, naturalists who overlook nothing as they stride through different environments.…
Concord Youth Theatre is holding its 12th annual Ice Capella, Friday, February 10, 7:30 p.m. at Concord-Carlisle High School (CCHS) Auditorium, 500 Walden St., where local high school and college a cappella groups will perform a wide variety of your favorite songs—without instrumental accompaniment. Produced by Concord Youth…
January has brought success and accolades for students in the performing arts at Concord-Carlisle High School, with auditions for both the introductory and final stages of state festivals and standard-shattering results at the state level. On January 21, musicians from CCHS’s bands, choirs and orchestras attended…
Chief Thomas Judge would like to remind residents that open burning season began Jan. 15 and runs until May 1. A permit is required to burn in compliance with Massachusetts law. There is an annual permit fee of $20 per burning permit issued. This entitles the holder…
At the town election on March 28, voters will elect one moderator, one Select Board member and one School Committee member. Nominations for these offices were made at the annual caucus on Monday night. Carrie Rankin is running unopposed for another three-year term on the…
Concord is well known for its action-packed political history, as the site of the famed “shot heard round the world.” It’s unsurprising, therefore, that Concordians keep the spirit of democracy and self-determination alive today through active participation in local government. Select Board Chair Matt Johnson…
After a 47-year career with the Concord Fire Department, Capt. Dave Curran retired at the end of his last 24-hour shift last Friday winding up with an 8 a.m. breakfast in the fire station with all the guys. Curran, a lifelong Concord resident, will be…
All string instruments have the ability to elicit emotion, but among them the violin is arguably the most powerful. The instrument produces sounds that closely imitate the human voice, mournful or joyous. They can move not only the listener, but also the artist. Wendy Putnam,…
At the start of many yoga classes, the instructor often suggests that students set an intention for the practice: a positive goal – big or small – on which to focus and carry through practice and the rest of the…
I am a Concord senior citizen with hearing loss; and I have learned not to hide it. I have actively looked for ways to hear better; and I have found them. I often wonder why so many people minimize or…
Is there ever a better time to read than these winter months? So much darkness and cold means all the more reason to turn on the warm lights, face away from screens, grab your favorite hot drink (make mine a…
Concord Carlisle Adult & Community Education (CCACE) is now offering parent education programs, previously offered through the Center for Parents and Teachers (CPT). Their goal is to continue to provide expert-led programs for ongoing and new challenges facing our children…
OPINION
Our middle school children DESERVE the opportunity to have a lovely, new single school building. Concord has generously supported the rebuilding of our elementary schools within the last 20 years and our high…
I think residents deserve to see a good faith “plan B” before the middle school increased funding gets voted on in February. People are very unclear, getting contradictory answers to what is on…
At the Special Town Meeting held on January 19, the town voted in favor of spending another $7.2 million for a new middle school. That is on top of the $102.8 million approved…
Who stands up for us elders who have lived and loved Concord for 60 plus years? I am now 90 years old, obviously retired. I served Concord for many years as a pediatrician…
I attended Town Meeting last week, and I was pleased to see so many people there! It was evident there are strong feelings on both sides regarding the request for additional funds for…
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GRAPEVINE
All Ages “Board Games for All Ages” Sunday, Feb. 5, 2 p.m. Bust winter boredom with a cozy afternoon of board games at the Main Library! We will have games for all ages, including children’s games in the Children’s Library, Kahoots for tweens and teens…
By Wilson Kerr Writing about animals we rarely see in the wild can be a challenge. Owls are one such species, and yet they occupy a very prominent role in popular culture, especially in books and movies. Because of this, most people can generally describe…
The Concord Democratic Town Committee recently hosted U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s local senior staff, State Director Nikko Mendoza and Regional Director Allyson Huntoon. They discussed the policy initiatives Warren is working on both locally and nationally. State Reps. Simon Cataldo and Carmine Gentile also discussed…
The Concord Historical Commission (CHC) invites members of the community to nominate potential recipients for the 2023 CHC Preservation Awards. This program is aimed at honoring property owners, architects, contractors, local organizations, and individuals for their contributions in maintaining and enhancing the architectural, historical, and…
Taking advantage of a break in California’s historic rains, Chris and Lynn Randall take a walk along San Francisco Bay — with their copy of The Concord Bridge, of course. Show us where you read your copy of Concord’s own newspaper, whether around town or…
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OBITUARIES
Diane Dallon Frost of Concord died peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 23 at the age of 92. She treasured her 63 years…
Dr. Allen Cail passed away peacefully on January 22 at the age of 84 in McLean, Virginia, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Formerly…
On January 15, 2023, Diane Faith Currin Ullrich Nelson, devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, lost her 16-month battle with lymphoma. She was 79 and…
Peggy Ann (Fairhurst) Gallo, 94, a long-time Concord resident, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 20, 2023. She was the beloved wife of…
Matthew A. McGrath, age 65, a lifelong resident of Concord, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, January 10. He was the devoted husband for…
Karen E. (Johansen) Delorey, 80, a lifelong Concord resident, died peacefully at Emerson Hospital on Friday, January 6, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born…
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