Concord Business Partnership thanks O’Connor

The Concord community came together this week to celebrate retiring Chief Joseph O’Connor’s tenure in Concord. The Concord Business Partnership takes this as an opportunity to express appreciation to the Chief and…

Trashology: No wasted trash

Imagine trash as an asset. That nasty stuff, usually trucked off at great cost and then burned or dumped into landfills at great cost can serve a purpose.

Matthew Young, the president…

Sustainability Director comes onboard

Eric Simms, a Wayland resident, was hired earlier this month as Sustainability Director.

He defines the broad term sustainability as the responsible use of resources; “practical programs and policies that advocate for the…

Ho ho ho, it’s a SantaCon!

Bringing holiday cheer to Concord businesses, a group of dads from the Concord Family Network paraded through town last weekend, stopping at local bars and singing Christmas favorites.…

In praise of Town Meeting

In this age of Internet-augmented rage, Town Meeting shows what “civil discourse” can be.

Opponents and proponents of a particular action make thoughtful presentations on the merits of the matter and the…

Police tips to prevent package theft this holiday season

Residents should note that around the holidays, mail carriers such as Amazon and FedEx contract independent carriers to help deliver items during peak season. These independent carriers typically drive their own vehicles…

Parking tickets, fines to be handled by Plymouth County

The Select Board voted unanimously to enter into an Agreement with Plymouth County to manage parking tickets.

“This is an agreement for ticket management,” said Dowd, including payment of current and past due…