Opinion - Concord Bridge

McKennitt’s background and insight are right for Select Board

March 3, 2024

I am writing on behalf of my husband Greg and myself to strongly endorse Cameron McKennitt for the Concord Select Board. Cameron and I grew up in Concord and graduated with the

Opinion: Concord’s tercentenary markers under a microscope

March 3, 2024

Concord’s tercentenary markers have become a cause célèbre recently, with multiple articles and opinion pieces published about them in this newspaper. I’ve kept track, because over the last year I’ve spent much

The Concord Bridge will keep letters local and refuse political advertising

February 25, 2024

Letters to the editor are very popular with readers, judging by the submissions that pour into The Concord Bridge email daily. We want to reiterate our letters, endorsements, and political advertising policies

Letter: Backing ‘team player’ Liz Cobbs for School Committee

February 24, 2024

It is my pleasure to endorse Liz Cobbs as a candidate for the Concord School Committee. I have worked closely with Liz on several projects and believe she has a skill set

Letter: The greed of the School Committee

February 24, 2024

Having been a resident of Concord for over 47 years and having two daughters go through Concord Public Schools, I am never surprised that the School Committee is tone-deaf to other needs

Letter: Wendy Rovelli’s ‘collaborative problem-solving’ would boost Select Board

February 24, 2024

I am writing in strong support of Wendy Rovelli’s candidacy for the Concord Select Board. I worked with Wendy when we were members of the town Finance Committee and when we were

Letter: Willie-LeBreton story sparks memories of Concord’s racial reckonings

February 24, 2024

I am writing regarding the wonderful front-page piece on Smith College’s president, Sarah Willie-LeBreton. The article described Sarah’s father, Concord’s much-beloved Charles (Chuck) Willie, describing the 1970’s METCO incident and its aftermath.

Letter: Ellen Garrison still deserves Concord’s recognition

February 24, 2024

Recently, the School Committee voted against naming the new middle school in honor of 19th-century Black female educator Ellen Garrison, who was born in Concord, attended Concord public schools, and watched her

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