Concord Monitor
A poem, a first hit, a painted parking spot: Merrimack Valley's class of 2026 graduates with plenty of memories
When he looks back on high school, Andover’s Nathan Bain will remember the evening during freshman year when he finally built up the courage to ask out his now-girlfriend, fellow graduate Tessa…
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5mDespite optimism, Bartlett Experimental Forest still faces uncertainty
Stakeholders and officials expressed optimism for the future of Bartlett Experimental Forest following a site visit by Senator Jeanne Shaheen and a temporary halt to USDA restructuring efforts ordered by a federal court.
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4mWith commercial property valuation complete, Concord awaits new tax rate
As city assessors forecasted, commercial property values aren’t keeping pace with the rapid increases on homes and apartments, leaving homeowners and renters to bear a greater burden of city taxes. Overall commercial property value rose by about 42 percent as a result of Concord’s citywide property revaluation, compared to a roughly 62 percent increase for […]
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7m'Too many unanswered questions': Concord Planning Board defers decision on 'micro' data center proposal
Suzanne Brand held the starting stance of a runner, prepared to launch from her seat towards the microphone. Her right knee bounced on a spring. She checked her phone, then referenced the handwritten script in her notebook. At just 17, the lifelong resident of Concord had never testified before the city’s planning board or any […]
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5mConcord girls clinch playoff spot with dominant 3-0 victory over Keene, and the boys' away win sneaks them in
Both the Concord boys' and girls' soccer teams secured victories against Keene to clinch playoff spots as the final seeds in their respective divisions.
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1m'Meet the Monitor' comes to Canterbury
The Concord Monitor held the third installment of its series at Canterbury Shaker Village on Thursday, where staff engaged with residents to discuss newsroom operations and the current media landscape.