Environment - Concord Bridge

Time Outdoors: To swim in a kettle pond is to swim in nature

September 21, 2023

There is nothing like the feeling of swimming in a clear, cool body of fresh water. The bottom drops away fast, and the sense of depth is quickly apparent. The trees seem

Warner’s Pond Dam: Should it stay or should it go?

September 8, 2023

With a goal of improving ecological health and enhancing recreational opportunities in Warner’s Pond, the town is looking at different options. “We really don’t want to leave any stone unturned,” said Delia

Town may bring ownership of Starmet to Town Meeting for a vote

September 8, 2023

When you’re driving along Main Street toward Maynard, it’s kind of easy to miss the Nuclear Metals, or Starmet, site at 2229 Main. Set up on a hill, covering 46 acres, it’s

Sustaining Concord: Energy efficient tomatoes

September 7, 2023

By Jerry Frenkil Tomatoes are the star of summer produce, at least in my house. We grow some of our own cherries (Sungold100 is our favorite) and we also frequent the great

OARS seeks leader

September 7, 2023

After almost 20 years, including 12 as executive director, Alison Field-Juma will be stepping away from OARS, but not until next June, giving the nonprofit with a mission of restoring and protecting

August storms hit overflow on a long, wet summer

August 25, 2023

Day after day, the forecast promised rain, with the occasional sunny day thrown in. Sump pumps keep running, and water levels in rivers and ponds look high for late summer. A deluge

Water damage costs: What’s your exposure?

August 25, 2023

With increasing numbers of catastrophic weather events across the world, many attributable to climate change, homeowners may be asking themselves if they are prepared for a local disaster. Is the property ready?

Time Outdoors: Bee informed about yard pesticides

August 23, 2023

Sometimes I can see the pellets, and sometimes I can smell it, especially running at night when the air is still: Another pesticide-treated yard, marked with those little yellow signs stating the