Home of the Week

Home of the Week: 1625 Main St., Unit 13 (Concord Riverwalk)

This is the last available new home in Concord Riverwalk.

This is the last opportunity to be one of the first residents to occupy one of the 13 detached homes that make up the picturesque neighborhood of the Concord Riverwalk. This brand new, innovative community was designed to address the evolving needs of today's homeowner where quality is now defined by a blend of life, home and surroundings. The landscape and design of Riverwalk encourages social interaction and functions as a close-nit neighborhood with walkable streets and serene surroundings. Considerable thought was given to the physical layout of its roads, drives, yards and homes which capitalize on its nearly four acres of scenic grounds by encouraging easy viewing of its flourishing gardens, the community common and visits to the …

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About Town

Regattas and River Views

Results of the Charles Regatta and two opportunities to become a Concordian.

Good morning, and welcome to Monday, the start of October’s final full week. Congratulations to Steve Carr for another excellent finish of the Head of the Charles Regatta. Steve and his partner, Ed Smith, with the Cambridge Boat Club, placed 33rd in the Senior Master Double Men’s division of the 3-mile course along the Charles River. Their time was 22:32.38 The Regatta, held this past weekend along the Charles River, is the world’s largest two-day rowing event, and attracted more than 8,000 athletes from around the world. It was established by the Cambridge Boat Club in October 1965. Congratulations again to Steve, Ed and their families. Become a Concordian! On the subject of rivers, you may just be able to live on one. How about the …

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Tax Relief Committee Ready to Begin Working, and Concord Riverwalk Conservation Restriction Approved

Highlights of last night's Board of Selectmen meeting.

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the mission of the Tax Relief Committee, enabling that body to begin gathering members and get to work helping Concordians overburdened by property taxes. The purpose of the committee is to solicit funds, custody of which will then be turned over to the Hugh Cargill Trust Committee for dissemination to Concord residents most in need of property tax relief. According to selectmen, there are two residents who have already expressed interest in serving on the committee, and a third individual possibly on board as well. Selectmen also unanimously accepted the conservation restriction for the Concord Riverwalk neighborhood. Daniel Gainsboro of Now Communities LLC., developer of the Riverwalk, along …

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The Week in Review

Week in Review: Neighborhood on TV, Programs For Aging Drivers, and the Changing American Dream

A look back at this week's stories.

Here's a look back at this past week in Concord. On Monday, we launched our new series about the changing American Dream: "Dispatches." If you have any thoughts on what the evoloving American Dream means to you, your family or your business, please share them with us. You can e-mail Patch, or leave your thoughts in the comments section below. Emerson Hospital announced the launch of a series of programs to keep older drivers comfortable and safe on the road. Beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 6, Emerson's Integrative Health and Wellness Center will host an AARP drivers safety seminar, followed by a CARFit training on Saturday, Oct. 1. In January, the Emerson Center for Sports Rehabilitation and Speciality Services will accept physician referrals …

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Concord Riverwalk a Model Community

Concord development featured for "pocket community" design.

If you're going to be home tonight, tune in to the DIY Network at 9 p.m. for a new episode of This New House, which will feature a segment on the Concord Riverwalk. The Riverwalk is a 13-condominium community in West Concord that will be highlighted for its design as a pocket community. A pocket community is clustering of homes that surround and utilize common open spaces such as yards and gardens. According to Aglaia Pikounis of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, which oversees marketing of the community, the $7.5 million Riverwalk features two- and three-bedroom condos ranging from 1,200 to 1,800 square feet, situated on 3.7 acres of land. Built with environmentally-friendly materials, the Riverwalk features 10 newly constructed …

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