Environment - Concord Bridge

Warner’s Pond clean-up options

November 30, 2022

For centuries, Concordians have enjoyed the 54 acres of silver-green waters and wooded isles of Warner’s Pond, sometimes called the Gateway to West Concord. Town history has unfolded along the pond’s shores,

Judge Rules in favor of town on public access to Estabrook Road

November 30, 2022

Land Court Judge Howard P. Speicher has sided with the town of Concord, finding in his Nov. 23, decision that the public does have the right to access a disputed portion of

Her world is her oysters

November 30, 2022

Concord woman takes on Cuttyhunk Island shellfish business Charmaine Gahan said the first time she captained a boat and crossed Buzzards Bay herself, she had a sense of trepidation. But she got

A tale of five lawnmowers

November 22, 2022

In the early 1950s, many of Concord’s fields and meadows were being transformed to welcome returning GI’s and their families. Capes and ranches were built. Maple and faster growing willow trees planted.

Concord keeps commitment to sustainability

November 22, 2022

By any measure, Concord stands out among Massachusetts towns for its commitment to sustainability. Sen. Mike Barrett touted the town’s progress at the opening of Concord Park, which includes modernized heating and

Concord Park cuts ribbon on renovated, expanded facility

November 22, 2022

Before an audience of senior-living advocates, politicians and residents of Concord Park, a spirited unveiling of the expanded facility marked a new era for assisted living in West Concord. CEO Charles Gagnon

Heat wave in November

November 16, 2022

With Concord temperatures at an unseasonably warm 70, this local painting crew seized the opportunity to finish work on a house on Cottage Street in West Concord. It was a beautiful day

Pumpkin composting is a smashing success

November 15, 2022

Recently, a crowd of local kids descended on a local farm with baseball bats and hammers to smash nearly 6,000 pounds of pumpkins. Were they hoodlums? No — climate champions! Nearly 500

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