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As similar hunts proceed elsewhere, experts agree there are still too many deer in Concord. Farmers say the problem is getting worse.
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Concord adding bowhunting to its quiver for culling Barrett’s Mill deer
Experts agree there are too many deer in Concord. Farmers say the problem is getting worse.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Concord-Carlisle swimmers and divers posted dominant wins over their Waltham counterparts on December 18 in a combined meet at Brandeis University.
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Pats swimmers, divers outperform Waltham
Both girls and boys 200-yard medley relay teams kicked off the December 18 meet with first-place finishes.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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The civil complaint follows a whistleblower notice filed this summer and reiterates allegations of “illegal, unethical, and improper financial practices” in town government.
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Updated: Ex-CFO Anthony Ansaldi sues Concord, town manager after ouster
Anthony Ansaldi is suing the town and Town Manager Kerry Lafleur for more than $1.3 million in connection with his firing.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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“We’re bringing our light together during dark times — literally and metaphorically."
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Stoking a bright idea: Art project aims to foster hope, community
“We’re bringing our light together during dark times — literally and metaphorically” in a project called Brighter Together.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Police responded to reports of a vehicle on fire near the rotary on Route 2.
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2 arrested in case of stolen N.Y. car
On December 7, police responded to reports of a vehicle on fire near the rotary on Route 2.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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What could be more inspiring this season than a musical performance about love, light, and wisdom overcoming darkness?
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Opera51 will make magical Mozart music in concert production
“The Magic Flute” will be performed December 20 and 21 at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Concord’s newest public building could someday host one of its oldest traditions.
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Town Meeting at CMS? Officials considering pros and cons
Leaders aren’t making a decision yet, but some wonder whether a change could juice participation.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Organizers will continue with the event this year as the community simultaneously grieves lives lost in this weekend’s deadly shooting at a Hanukkah event in Sydney, Australia.
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‘Light will bring us together’: Organizers readying joyful town Hanukkah celebration
Concordians will gather at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center for this year’s “Latkes & Laughter” event.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Ashok Patel, an executive at Jamsan Hotel Management, said Jamsan tried to reopen the former Best Western under a new name after the site spent more than two years as a state emergency shelter.
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The Inn is out: Former shelter closes after reopening as hotel
The building was the subject of public health complaints during its shelter days due to a cockroach infestation and other issues.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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In the latest Time Outdoors, columnist Wilson Kerr writes about the generational magic of #birdfeeders... with a wonderful original watercolor illustration by our Kim Carpenter:
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Time Outdoors: A wintertime wealth of winged wonders
Consider starting a family tradition of putting out feeders and give our feathered friends a helping hand.
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December 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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CC hockey gets it going TODAY in the 14th Warriors 4 Warriors — Patriots 4 Patriots game. #TCBSportsSaturday
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Patriots 4 Patriots clashes launch CCHS hockey season
The boys varsity hockey team will start its 2025-26 season on the road against Lincoln-Sudbury at 5 p.m. today.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Superintendent Laurie Hunter cited falling enrollment as a reason for the incentive, which the districts last offered in 2020.
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As layoffs loom, schools to offer early retirement
Superintendent Laurie Hunter cited falling enrollment as a reason for the incentive, which the districts last offered in 2020.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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No one has yet formally announced plans to seek next year’s lone open Select Board seat, but Howell said he’s confident that a good leader will emerge.
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Mark Howell won’t seek second Select Board term
“It’s an honor to serve a community that does the kinds of things that Concord does every day.”
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December 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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“Nothing’s going to happen in this town for five years in affordable housing, except this,” Municipal Affordable Housing Trust member Frank “Rich” Feeley said.
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At 91B Main, officials see path to more affordable housing
“Nothing’s going to happen in this town for five years in affordable housing, except this.”
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December 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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So excited for our new reader-powered photo essay feature, "My Concord." Our very first installment comes from the talented Calabria family. Tell us about *your* Concord in a series of 7-10 explained, high-quality pictures: news@concordbridge.org.
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My Concord: A dream home arises on the Sudbury River
Our newest photo essay feature, My Concord, tells a fuller story of what it means to you to call Concord home.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Officials weren’t sure who was behind the assault, but they said it was a denial of service attack in which someone intentionally overloaded Concord’s systems with traffic.
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Concord Broadband adds security after cyberattack
The October 21 incident was a larger-than-usual effort to attack a single customer on the Concord network.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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3:50 p.m. An Edmonds Road resident reported that a fox had been lying in a field near her house for three hours and she was concerned for its health. Animal Control was notified. And that's not all in the Concord police log:
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Concord Police log highlights: November 19-25, 2025
A Concord Bridge-curated list of police call log incidents and arraignment updates on recent arrests.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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The driver of the Honda was taken to Emerson Hospital with minor injuries, police Capt. Brian Goldman said. That driver also received a citation for failure to use care. There were no other injuries.
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1 hurt in crash with school van
A transportation bus and a Honda Civic were involved in a minor crash in West Concord on December 2.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Months after his Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention outside Concord police headquarters, a man’s drunken driving criminal case appears stuck in legal limbo...
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Concord OUI case stalls as ICE stays mum on detainee
Court officials have tried four times to arraign Eduardo Calderon Navarro and asked jailers to bring him back to Concord.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Buckle up for delays in West Concord...
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Baker Avenue culvert repairs to create more traffic delays
A town contractor will be working on Baker just north of Main Street; officials hope to wrap up construction on December 23.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Our Concord tree lighting photos from Ken McGagh are here! 🎄
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Photos: ‘Each shining light, each silver bell…’
Concordians and visitors alike gathered Sunday in Monument Square for the annual tree lighting.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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After nearly 100 written comments, an open meeting law complaint, and a few tense moments, town leaders are leaning toward compromise on #pickleball and #tennis at Rideout Park.
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Rideout panel votes to retain tennis, pickleball
Three tennis courts would share space with six pickleball courts once crews finish resurfacing the facility.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Concord Observer Ken Anderson writes, "Terry Taylor, Billy Anderson, and Mary Anderson all passed in 2025. We shared a lot: happiness, success, setbacks, and more — much of it tied to Concord."
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Concord Observer: Remembering a treasured trio
Three people very important to me passed away in 2025: my best friend of 56 years, my closest sibling, and my mother.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Why do your neighbors contribute to The Concord Bridge? Hear directly from them — and join in their support of local news. Your tax-deductible donation this holiday season matters. Thanks for uplifting our work. #LocalNewsMatters
Go to concordbridge.org/donate to support our mission today.
December 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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When collector Victor Gulotta was looking through a group of old photographs he had recently purchased, he felt a surge of excitement on viewing one of the images... Our Laurie O'Neill on a new view of #Emerson, now at the Concord Free Public Library:
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Rare form: Library acquires early photograph of Emerson
The image is believed to be the second or third earliest known photograph of America’s most famous Transcendentalist.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM