Environment - Concord Bridge

Stay comfy while fighting climate change

August 18, 2023

In New England, heating your home is not optional. Central air conditioning isn’t always a requirement, but as climate change brings warmer temperatures and more weather anomalies, those window units may not

Drinking water safety is a moving target

August 17, 2023

Ubiquitous and forever – two words no one wants to hear about dangerous chemicals in drinking water. The two words pop up frequently in conversation with Alan Cathcart, director of Concord Public

The ever-changing Concord River runs through it

July 27, 2023

The Concord River, formed near the center of town at the confluence of the Assabet and Sudbury rivers, plays an important role in the iconography of American politics and philosophy. It also

Silver Hill beach closed after water tests

July 11, 2023

By Anne O’Connor anne@theconcordbridge.org As of July 10, one monitored beach in Concord, Silver Hill Association, was closed due to excessive bacteria. Massachusetts monitors water quality at public beaches throughout the state.

Weigh in on Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge proposed fee changes

June 27, 2023

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering a change to entrance fees in the summer of 2023 for Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge-Concord Unit (entrance located at Monsen Road, Concord). This

Time Outdoors: When you find baby animals, if you care, leave them there

June 9, 2023

The cries were hard to bear and went on deep into the night. My neighbor Tiffany finally could stand it no longer and went outside to find the source. Two small, young

Boardwalk replacements will close Minute Man National Historical Park trails

June 9, 2023

Sections of the Battle Road Trail will be closed for trail rehabilitation and boardwalk replacement during the summer and fall of 2023 both for safety and protection of the park’s natural and

Massport says Hanscom development addresses need but residents resist

June 9, 2023

Massport regards the proposed North Airfield Development, adding 27 hangars to Hanscom, as a response to existing demand, according to an email sent to The Concord Bridge in response to questions. Currently,

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