Concord
Massachusetts
Town Of Concord
Concord, signifying agreement and harmony, was incorporated as the first inland settlement in Massachusetts through a grant from the Massachusetts General Court dated September 12, 1635. As the scene of the first battle of the American Revolutionary War (War for Independence) on April 19, 1775, it is considered the birthplace of the nation, where the “shot heard ‘round the world” for liberty and self government was fired.
During the middle of the 19th century, Concord was home to some of the greatest literary and transcendental minds in America. Authors Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Bronson and Louisa Alcott, and Nathaniel Hawthorne all lived, worked and wrote in Concord, and signs of their presence in the community remain to this day through the abundance of historic and cultural resources offered. Within walking distance of Concord Center are The Concord Museum, Orchard House, the Old Manse, the Old North Bridge, Minuteman National Historic Park, Emerson House, and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Walden Pond, which served as the inspiration for Thoreau’s Walden in 1854, is nearby and offers a variety of recreational opportunities and hiking trails. The Concord Free Public Library, Concord Art Association, Emerson Umbrella studios for visual and performing arts, and the Performing Arts Center (which is home to the Concord Orchestra, the Concord Band, and the Concord Players) are all in the downtown area.
Recent News
Town Of Concord News FY24 Enterprise Fund Budget Available Online
In preparation for the Wednesday, March 15th Finance Committee Hearing on the Enterprise Fund and Special Revenue Fund budgets, the FY24 Enterprise Fund Budget Book is now available online. It can be accessed through this link,…
Read More »Town Of Concord News - Affordable, 3-Bedroom Condo Available in Concord
Affordable, 3-bedroom condo available in Concord Affordable, 3-bedroom condo available in Concord for $320,328. Burke Farm is a small development consisting of 3 affordable condos. The available unit, 127 Old Bedford Rd, #1, is a 3BR unit.…
Read More »Town Of Concord Council on Aging Senior Spirit Newsletter - March 2023
Please call Wednesday, March 1st starting at 8:30 AM to sign up for events listed in our March Senior Spirit newsletter. We do not accept sign ups left as a message. To view March newsletter click on the link below:…
Read More »Town of Concord News - FY24 Budget Book Available Online
In preparation for the Wednesday, March 1st Finance Committee Hearing on the General Fund operating and capital budgets, the FY24 Budget Book is now available online. It can be accessed through this link, 2024-Budget-Book (concordma.gov), or by…
Read More »Town Of Concord News : Unofficial Election Results - Special Town Election
Unofficial election results are available for the Special Town Election held on February 16, 2023. Additional…
Read More »Town Of Concord High Spirits - February 2023
Your February Newsletter is Ready Your February issue of High Spirits is ready for you to read. Click the link below to find all the latest happenings at the Council on Aging. High Spirits February…
Read More »Town Of Concord News - Concord Broadband - Limited Maintenance
Concord Broadband - Limited Maintenance on 2/14/2023 at 6am Between 6-7am on 2/14/2023, Concord Broadband will be conducting maintenance on equipment that impacts only a very limited number of customers (26). All customers have been notified by…
Read More »Town Of Concord News - Deputy Town Manager Appointed
Deputy Town Manager Appointed Ms. Zammuto most recently served as Assistant Town Administrator/Executive Director of Municipal Services in the Town of Maynard. In this role, she managed the day-to-day operations of the Office of Municipal Services…
Read More »Town Of Concord Senior Spirit Newsletter February 2023
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Read More »Town Of Concord - Special Election Update - February 16, 2023
A Special Town Election will be held on February 16, 2023 -Find out more about what’s on the ballot, how to get a ballot by mail, and voting options here: Elections & Voting | Concord, MA (concordma.gov) - A Town-wide notice with…
Read More »Town Of Concord : 2023 Concord Honored Citizen Nominations Open
Nominations may be made for either an individual or a couple. The form at the link needs to be completed. A complete biography should be supplied which describes why the nominee(s) is deserving, including career and community service information.…
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Read More »Town Of Concord News - Concord Broadband Scheduled Preventative Maintenance
Concord Broadband Scheduled Preventative Maintenance: 1/21/2023 at 1am Due to a potential issue with one of our key pieces of equipment, Concord Broadband will be replacing a piece of hardware at our primary data center at approximately 1am on…
Read More »Concord Council On Aging December Senior Spirit Newsletter - January 2022
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Read More »Town Of Concord News - Holiday Tree, Lights and Styrofoam Recycling Event
Holiday Tree, Lights & Styrofoam Recycling Event Concord Public Works will be hosting a Holiday Tree, Lights & Styrofoam recycling event at the 755 Walden Street Compost Site on December 30th & 31st, 2022 and January 6th and 7th,…
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Read More »Town Of Concord News Director of Sustainability Announced
"I am very pleased to welcome Eric Simms to the Town of Concord as Director of Sustainability," announced Kerry Lafleur, Town Manager. "Eric brings a wealth of experience to the position, having devoted his career to advancing environmental…
Read More »Town Of Concord News Land Court Decision - Estabrook Trail
The Concord Select Board is pleased to have received the Massachusetts Land Court’s decision in Town of Concord v. Rasmussen et al., which confirms the public’s continuing right to access and use Estabrook Trail (the unpaved portion of…
Read More »Town Of Concord News - 2022 Concord Hazard Mitigation Plan Review Period
2022 Concord Hazard Mitigation Plan Review Period The 2022 Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan is available for review between Dec. 5, 2022 and Dec. 15, 2022. All public comment should be directed to Van Du, Senior Environmental Planner, MAPC. …
Read More »Concord Council On Aging December Senior Spirit Newsletter - December 2022
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Read More »Town Of Concord High Spirits November 2022
Your November issue of High Spirits is ready for you to read. Click the link below to find all the latest happenings at the Council on Aging High Spirits November…
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