Bedford St gas work, detours start Monday night

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Monday night gas work, detours on Bedford Street near Monument Square

National Grid contractor Neuco Inc. begins replacing gas mains on Bedford Street (Route 62) from Monument Square to Court Lane on Monday, October 5, with night work from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. The roughly 650-foot stretch will be closed to through traffic, with a detour via Lexington Road and Old Bedford Street. The work is expected to continue for several weeks, and the schedule is weather dependent and subject to change.

Town of Concord

Narrative ceramics workshop continues today at The Umbrella

Ceramic artist Dikareva leads day two of the hands-on "Narratives in Clay: Myth & Form Workshop" today, Sunday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Umbrella Arts Center

Cynthia Fisher mosaic exhibition open today at The Umbrella

"On Being Human," a free show exploring human relationships with the natural world, is open in The Umbrella's gallery today from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. It runs through December 20.

The Umbrella Arts Center

Walden Pond "Autumnal Tints" talk and walk today

Richard Smith discusses Thoreau's essay "Autumnal Tints" today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a short plant walk with Park Interpreter Jacqui Kluft. The program starts at the Walden Pond Visitor Center, 915 Walden Street; parking fees apply.

Living Concord

TriCon marks 200 years with special worship service today

Trinitarian Congregational Church celebrates its bicentennial today at 10 a.m. with a special worship service and coffee hour.

Trinitarian Congregational Church

Assabet 19 Red Minor faces Jr. Eagles Gold at 2:10 p.m. today

Assabet Valley Girls Hockey's 19 Red Minor plays Jr. Eagles Gold today at Valley Sports Arenas, Rink 2, 2320 Main Street.

Assabet Valley Girls Hockey

Open house today at new-construction home, 1444 Main St.

The four-bedroom home, listed at $2.099 million, holds an open house today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Attias Group

Open house today at renovated townhome, 27 Lang St.

The three-bedroom, fully renovated townhome, listed at $1.585 million, holds an open house today from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

The Attias Group

Monday night gas work at Main, Baker and Cottage streets

National Grid gas work at the intersection of Main Street, Baker Ave and Cottage St runs 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Monday, October 5.

Town of Concord

Concord Museum hosts Wampanoag singers and dancers Oct. 12

The Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers perform eastern social songs and dances Monday, October 12, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Concord Museum. The program is free; registration is required.

Concord Museum

Schools closed Monday, Oct. 12, for Indigenous Peoples' Day

Concord Public Schools and Concord-Carlisle High School are closed Monday, October 12, for Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day, per the 2026–27 calendar.

Concord Public Schools

C-C boys soccer loses 1-0 to Winchester, ending unbeaten start

Concord-Carlisle fell 1-0 to Winchester on Saturday, October 3, its first loss after eight games.

MaxPreps