Friday, May 24, 2013
You can use this gas price widget to always find the lowest price of the moment. Pro tip: Gas up early this week to save money.
Click here for a full-screen view of the gas price map. If you don't see a map of our local area, click the magnifying glass in the upper right to enter your address. Nationwide, gas prices were predicted to be lower this summer compared to the last three years, but that won't translate into savings at the pump this Memorial Day weekend, according to experts. "Motorists this year are facing rising gas prices heading into the Memorial Day holiday," said Michael Green, a AAA spokesman, adding that Memorial Day 2013 would probably be the most expensive since 2011. In past years, prices have declined heading into early summer as oil refineries produced more gasoline to meet expected summer driving demand. This year, though, Midwest refineries…
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Real estate agents, this is your space. Upload photos of the houses you're showing this weekend and enter the property's details in the caption. Selling your Bedford, Concord or Lexington place without an agent? Consider yourself invited to add your photos and details into the mix. Please upload one photo per open house listing and include the following information in the captions of all photos: Click on the big green "Upload Photos & Videos" button to get started. If you have any trouble getting the message out, send an email to patrick.ball@patch.com.
42.46603
-71.38037
104 Nimrod Dr, Concord, MA
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42.488146
-71.263513
7 Elmbrook Rd, Bedford, MA
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Thursday, May 23, 2013
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB) recently presented its CSBsmart Financial Education Program, “Teach Children to Save,” to the Willard School in Concord in an event that coincided with National Financial Literacy Month.
In a recent “Teach Children to Save” program at the Willard School in Concord, Cambridge Savings Bank President and CEO Wayne Patenaude read the book, “Just Saving My Money,” to 76 students from four classes. The event, which coincides with National Financial Literacy Month, encourages students to make saving money a habit at an early age, according to a company press release. This is the first year CSB engaged Willard School students in the program. “It was a pleasure and an honor to be a part of Teach Children to Save in my own community” said Patenaude. “CSB is dedicated to improving the communities we serve by educating even the youngest of students.” After reading to the students, Patenaude joined in a discussion with kindergarteners …
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-71.38337
Willard School
185 Powder Mill Rd, Concord, MA
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A sampling of homes purchased around Bedford, Concord and Lexington over the past week, compiled by Patch and local real estate agents.
This week, three homes sold over asking price: 50 Wilson Road, Bedford List Price: $679,000 Sold Price: $750,000 Sold Date: May 16, 2013 Living Area: 2,440 sq. ft. Rooms: 10 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 full, 1 partial 172 Annursnac Hill Road, Concord List Price: $798,600 Sold Price: $804,000 Sold Date: May 16, 2013 Living Area: 2,805 sq. ft. Rooms: 9 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 full, 1 partial 4 Ingleside Road, Lexington List Price: $849,000 Sold Price: $955,000 Sold Date: May 17, 2013 Living Area: 2,400sq. ft. Rooms: 8 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 full, 1 half Wondering what other homes sold in Bedford, Concord and Lexington this week? Patch is too, and we're hoping our readers and real estate agents can help us answer the question. Do you know of …
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-71.250033
50 Wilson Rd, Bedford, MA
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-71.20831
4 Ingleside Rd, Lexington, MA
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-71.38749
172 Annursnac Hill Rd, Concord, MA
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Monday, May 20, 2013
A roundup of jobs listings around Concord available now.
Looking for a new job in Concord, or nearby? We've selected a few openings to highlight below. For a full list of job openings in the area, click the link to go to our Career Builder job search tool. See a full list of job openings for Lexington and surrounding towns by clicking here.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
With only 10 days on the real estate market, word is quickly spreading of the great period and contemporary blend of this antique Lexington colonial.
All the charm of Lexington's rich past blended with stylish and contemporary designs. That winning design combination is what the fortunate new owners will receive with the purchase of this lovely nearly century old colonial. Located in picturesque Liberty Heights, this property has endured and shielded generations of Lexington residents within its resilient walls, and while it still proudly displays its timeless heritage, it has also been brought to the top of its residential game with updated and/or restored materials, premier appliances and modern conveniences. With three finished levels, this property takes full advantage of its liberal footprint with over 2,000 square feet of living space. The first level consists of a 15 x 15 …
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-71.19968
54 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA
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The state's Restaurant and Business Alliance said there was "no sign of opposition" at a hearing this week.
The Joint Committee on Revenue in the Massachusetts legislature held a hearing this week on the notion of a potential meals tax holiday for August and one supporting group is liking its chances. According to the state's Restaurant and Business Alliance (R.A.B.A), the hearing held Tuesday for the Meals Tax Holiday Bill saw "no sign of opposition" to the measure. Twelve legislators have signed on to the bill primarily sponsored by Rep. Keiko Orrall of Lakeville and Sen. Michael O. Moore of Millbury. If passed, the legislation would go into effect from Sunday, Aug. 11 through Thursday, Aug. 15. "We should offer a Meals Tax Holiday to benefit employees and small local business owners inside Massachusetts to help stimulate the economy," said …
Saturday, May 18, 2013
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Photos and information in this article are uploaded by local real estate agents.
Real estate agents, this is your space. Upload photos of the houses you're showing this weekend and enter the property's details in the caption. Selling your Bedford, Concord or Lexington place without an agent? Consider yourself invited to add your photos and details into the mix. Please upload one photo per open house listing and include the following information in the captions of all photos: Click on the big green "Upload Photos & Videos" button to get started. If you have any trouble getting the message out, send an email to patrick.ball@patch.com.
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-71.20813
905 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA
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