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New law increases safety for bike riders

January 18, 2023

Concord is a well-known bicycling destination. On nice days, hundreds of people pedal around town on scenic and narrow roads that sometimes test the temerity of cyclists and the patience of drivers.

That’s what Friends are for…

January 18, 2023

By Nathalie McCarthy – Correspondent The harmony that one feels with nature along the almost-completed Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (BFRT) is a true measure of success for all those who have transformed

Children’s Center plans new location

January 18, 2023

If you are a Concord renter and your landlord doesn’t renew your lease, you’re going to scramble to find a new place in a tight and expensive real estate market. This is

New “Working Stiff” Column

January 11, 2023

Let me introduce myself: I’m Jon, and I’m happy to be one of the reporters for the Concord Bridge. I’m eager to get to know Concord and everyone who lives here. After

Concord Indivisible rallies for democracy

January 11, 2023

A robust gathering of elected officials who represent Concord and surrounding towns exhorted a chilly crowd to preserve democracy. “Everything is a team effort,” said state Rep. Carmine Gentile, “Local state and

‘Painting Our Stories’ opens at Reasons to Be Cheerful

January 4, 2023

“Painting Our Stories” just opened in the gallery portion of Reasons To Be Cheerful at 110 Commonwealth Ave. in West Concord. Art For All organized a series of creative workshops, collaborative art

The crops may be in, but work continues on local farms

January 4, 2023

“We don’t have much of a break,” said Liz Bemis, the fifth generation of her family to run Hutchins Farm. All the things that could not get done during the growing season

Middle school article gets Fincom focus

January 4, 2023

Upcoming special Town Meeting asks voters to approve $110M for construction of a new middle school. “This increase of $7.2M will be funded, as was the original amount, through borrowing that is

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