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5 Things: Art Exhibits, Meetings and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on June 18 in Concord.

1. Exhibition: Landscapes and Moonscapes: An exhibit of charcoal drwaings by Maynard resident Cynthia Rodday and watercolor paintings by Groton resident Terry Durell, "Landscapes and Moonscapes" will be on display at the Concord Free Public Library through June 29. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Committee at 10 a.m., the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Adviosry Committee at 5 p.m., the Board of Health at 7 p.m., the Planning Board at 7 p.m. and the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission at 7 p.m. 3. Bridge: They're playing at 1 p.m. at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center in West Concord. 4. Do You Get Daily, Weekly and Breaking News in Your …

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5 Things: Lecture on 'The Merry Widow'

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on June 11 in Concord.

1. Lecture on 'The Merry Widow:' At 1:30 p.m. this afternoon, award-winning musicologist Laura Prichard will give a free lecture on Franz Lehar's operetta "The Merry Widow" at 51 Walden. Later this week, FOPAC will present a fully staged performance of "The Merry Widow" from June 14 to June 16. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Town Governance Study Committee at 8:15 a.m., the Hugh Cargill Trust at 9:15 a.m., the Council on Aging at 5:30 p.m., the Concord Public School Committee at 5:30 p.m., the Library Committee at 7 p.m. and the 2229 Main Street Oversight Committee at 7:30 p.m.  3. Bridge: They should be playing at 1 p.m. this afternoon at the Harvey Wheeler …

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5 Things: Traffic Updates, Meetings and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on May 28 in Concord.

1. Sandy Pond Road Access Restricted Starting Today: As part of the Crosby's Corner project on Route 2, work along Sandy Pond Road will restrict through access to portions of the road south of Route 2 into Lincoln. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Trails Committee at 8 a.m., the Town Governance Study Committee at 8:15 a.m., the Conservation Restriction Stewardship Committee at 1 p.m., the Concord and Concord Carlisle School Committees' Joint Meeting at 6:30 p.m. and the Recreation Commission at 7:30 p.m. 3. Bridge: They'll be playing rubber bridge at 1 p.m. today at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more information and engagement, …

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5 Things: 'Just Ducky' Stories and Crafts, Bridge and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on May 21 in Concord.

1. "Just Ducky" Stories & Crafts: At 3 p.m. today at Barefoot Books. Costs $4. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings today include the Historic Issues Group at 8:30 a.m., the Board of Health at 7 p.m., the Planning Board at 7 p.m. and the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission at 7 p.m. 3. Bridge: They're playing rubber bridge at 1 p.m. today at Harvey Wheeler Community Center. 4. Do You Get Daily, Weekly and Breaking News in Your Inbox? If the answer to that question was "No," then you're missing out and need to click here to sign up for the Patch Newsletter. 5. Foggy Day, Rain Night: Patchy fog's in the forecast for today, with a high of 74, according to the National Weather Service, which predicts …

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Five Things: Town Election is Today

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on March 19 in Concord.

1. It's Election Day: The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today for Concord's annual Town Election. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission at 9 a.m., the Board of Health at 7 p.m. and the Board of Registrars at 7:45 p.m. 3. Bridge: They're playing rubber bridge at 1 p.m. this afternoon at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center. 4. Do You Get Daily, Weekly and Breaking News in Your Inbox? If the answer to that question was "No," then you're missing out and need to click here to sign up for the Patch Newsletter. 5. Rain, Sleet and Snow All Possible: All kinds of precipitation in the forecast for today, with a high temp of 37 and total …

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Five Things: Agriculture in Concord, Rubber Bridge, Meetings and More

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Feb. 26 in Concord.

1. "The Greatest Source of Wealth: Agriculture in Concord": The exhibit, which runs through March 17 at the Concord Museum, explores the changing agricultural landscape of Concord over time. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Trails Committee at 8 a.m., the Conservation Restriction Stewardship Committee at 3 p.m., the Minuteman High School Council at 4:30 p.m., the Concord and Concord-Carlisle School Committes joint meeting at 6:30 p.m., the Concord Board of Health at 7 p.m., the Planning Board at 7 p.m. and the Concord Housing Authority--Special Meeting at 8 p.m. 3. Bridge: They'll be playing it at 1 p.m. at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center. 4. Like Us on Facebook: …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 25

Coffee with ConcordCAN, rubber bridge later in the day, meetings and more today in Concord.

1. Sustainable Concord Coffee: ConcordCAN's September coffee, to be held at 7:30 a.m. today at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center, features Paul Kirshen, a Concord resident and expert on adaptation to climate change and discussion will focus on preparing the community for a changing climate. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Trails Committee at 8 a.m., Concord Retirement Board at 8:30 a.m., the Board of Registrars at 11 a.m., the Conservation Restriction Stewardship Committee at 2:30 p.m. and the Recreation Commission at 7:30 p.m. 3. Bridge: The weekly installment of rubber bridge is at 1 p.m. today at Harvey Wheeler Community Center.  4. Like Us on Facebook: For even …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: March 15

State Senate candidates and a Toastmasters Club meeting.

  "Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Today will be a bit cooler, with temperatures near 54, but the sun will continue to shine. Tonight’s low will be around 34 degrees. 2. You will have a chance to hear from outgoing State Senator Susan Fargo at the Harvey Wheeler Center tonight, as well as from the Democratic State Senate candidates who are seeking to replace Fargo. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 3. There is still time to vote for your favorite place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. We’ve gathered a list of businesses, but they need your vote to win! 4. The AccelOrators Advanced Toastmasters Club is hosting a high level Spring Speech contest in Concord …

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Concord Food Report: A Community Effort

Info gathering for the Concord Community Food Report is underway following last night's workshop and brainstorming session.

  Members of the community gathered last night to discuss the current state of Concord's food system, and to brainstorm about ways to preserve and enhance that system for the future of the town. As any number of global variables could potentially stand between a town and its nonlocal food supply, a comprehensive food report is a useful tool that can help identify the strengths and weaknesses in a town's ability to produce food locally. Last night's workshop at the Harvey Wheeler Center was hosted by Christina Gibson and Jamie Pottern, graduate students at the Conway School of Landscape Architecture, and leaders of the Community Food Report effort. Over the course of 12 weeks, the two students will assist the town in compiling a baseline of…

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Help Plan For the Future of Concord's Food

The Community Food Report Committee will hold a public meeting on Thursday, Feb. 2.

  The following announcement comes from the Concord Food Assessment Project. Everyone eats! And, how and what we eat has a direct impact on our human and environmental health. You are invited to join the Concord Community Food Report Committee (CCFRC) on Thursday, Feb. 2, from 7-9 p.m. at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center Auditorium for a lively discussion and information-sharing session about Concord's food system today and your visions for the future. The meeting will be facilitated by the Conway School graduate student team writing the report; with refreshments provided by Concord's own Trail's End Café. The whole community is needed to contribute to the Food Story in Concord, so bring your ideas, work and projects to Thursday night’s…

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