Opinion - Page 28

Recent decisions by the Select Board (SB) demonstrate the need for serious change in that body. First, is the decision to “shift” coming tax increases to “those who can afford it.” Several of us

On November 20, the Concord Select Board unanimously finalized their vote to adopt the Massachusetts Residential Tax Exemption (RTE). This exemption is a blunt instrument that lowers the taxes on many homeowners,

Covering the signs is a cowardly denial of historical and cultural wrongdoing. What would serve us better and more importantly penitential would be an acknowledging addendum. For example: We the current settlers

In 2020, a committee was commissioned to recommend changes to our commonwealth’s flag and motto, both of which were deemed offensive and outdated. This week, after multiple extensions and incremental funding, it

I have been watching from the sidelines as a relatively new member of the Concord community; however, I was dismayed by the “$2.34 million to build CCHS stadium bathrooms” headline. My husband

I attended the Natural Resources Commission’s public meeting about plans for Warner’s Pond and thought it was very informative and clearly presented. As a planner who has worked on climate change at

It was good to see robust discussion of some of the issues surrounding the future of Warner’s Pond. However, I have concerns about the way the Naturals Commission has presented “evidence” as

The display of Israeli flags by the Schwartz family is both inspiring and uplifting. Each flag stands as a beacon of light combatting the darkness perpetrated by Hamas’ assault on our collective