Main Street Reconstruction Begins Friday, Oct. 9

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Main Street Reconstruction Begins Friday, October 9

The town's roadway contractor is scheduled to resume reconstruction on Main Street between Route 2 and Old Bridge Road on Friday, October 9, working 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. The work includes utility casting adjustments, pavement milling and possible curb work, with police officers or flaggers on site to direct traffic. Property access will largely be maintained, though residents and businesses may see short delays entering or leaving driveways while equipment works nearby.

Town of Concord

Conantum at 75 Exhibition Opens Tonight at Main Library

The Concord Free Public Library opens "A Special Place to Live: Conantum at 75" at 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 7. Architect Henry Moss gives an opening talk on the neighborhood's origins and architecture, followed by a reception and a chance to view the exhibition.

Concord Free Public Library

Natural Resources Commission Meets Tonight on Wetland Filings

The commission holds a hybrid public hearing from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, at 141 Keyes Road and online. It will review wetlands filings and appoint members to the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee.

Town of Concord

Concord Cultural Council Meets at Main Library

The Concord Cultural Council meets from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, in the Trustees Meeting Room at the Main Library, 129 Main Street.

Town of Concord

Joint School Committees Meet Tonight on Trips and Recognitions

The Concord School Committee and Concord-Carlisle Regional School Committee meet jointly at 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, in Ripley Conference Room 4 and on Zoom. The agenda includes honoring staff and students and reviewing proposed district trips.

Concord Public Schools

Concord-Carlisle Hosts Waltham in Freshman Soccer

Concord-Carlisle High School hosts Waltham in boys and girls freshman soccer on Wednesday, October 7, with kickoffs at 4:15 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

MaxPreps

Nick Ressler Blood Drive Returns for 25th Year Saturday

The drive runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 10, at Beede Swim & Fitness Center. Organizers say the tradition has helped more than 3,500 people.

The Concord Bridge

Cemetery Committee Meets This Afternoon

The Cemetery Committee meets from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, at 135 Keyes Road, with an online option.

Town of Concord

Concord Academy Hosts Landmark in Boys Varsity Soccer

The boys varsity soccer team hosts Landmark School from 4 to 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, at Moriarty Athletic Campus.

Concord Academy

Concord Academy JV Volleyball Hosts Dana Hall

The girls junior varsity volleyball team plays Dana Hall School from 4 to 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, at SHAC on the Main Campus.

Concord Academy

Concord Academy Boys Thirds Soccer Hosts Landmark

The boys thirds soccer team hosts Landmark School from 4 to 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, on the Main Campus.

Concord Academy

Walden Pond Autumn Amble Walk This Morning

A park interpreter leads a half-mile walk from the Walden Pond Visitor Center to Thoreau's original house site from 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, October 7. The program is free; regular parking fees apply, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Mass.gov

Online Seminar Covers Tax Planning in Retirement

R. Miller & Associates hosts an online presentation on retirement income and tax planning strategies at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 7. RSVP is required to receive access credentials.

Patch

Alcott METCO Families Go Apple Picking at Honey Pot Hill

The Alcott PTG's METCO Family Friends group visits Honey Pot Hill from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, for apple picking, a hayride, farm animals, cider and doughnuts. The RSVP deadline was September 30.

Alcott Parent Teacher Group

Toddler Time at Main Library This Morning

Toddler Time runs from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 7, at the Main Library, with songs, rhymes, short stories and movement for young children and their caregivers.

Concord Free Public Library