Jean L. Plourde

Concord CAP bus system gets unexpected funding boost from the city, resolving questions over support for nonprofits

At one point in their budget deliberations, the Concord City Council seemed on the verge of deflating the funding it grants the free bus system in town. In the final spending plan, it instead delivered a windfall, upping the amount of city funding to the service by 50%. The extra cash – a little less […]

Concord taxpayers to learn new property values at end of June

Concord taxpayers should keep an eye on their mailboxes toward the end of this month. Long-awaited property values as a result of the citywide revaluation are expected to hit the mail on June 22, according to the city assessor, Jonathan Rice. These new assessments are preliminary, and anyone who thinks the value of their property […]

Local tennis players shine on all-state teams from Divisions II and III

Milo Cocola, Ethan Hall, Tucker Dragon, Shiloh Poliquin, Billy Reed, Teddy Yap, and Alex Pelletier were named to the all-state tennis teams for Divisions II and III.

Helping Hands: Editor's Note

Volunteers play a large role in our communities. Many of us have been touched in different ways by someone who dedicated their time to working with students in an after-school program, serving up hot meals to those in need, keeping our trails clear of debris, striving to beautify our town centers, or so much more. […]

Hopkinton's Lane wins third New England title

Maddy Lane won the 3,200 meters at the New England Interscholastic Track & Field Championships, while Thomas Saysaw finished third in the boys' triple jump and several other area girls and boys placed well.