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Police, fire probe incident at Middlesex School

October 9, 2026

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Police investigate incident at Middlesex School

Concord Police and Fire Departments said Thursday that they were actively investigating an incident at Middlesex School. They said there was no threat to the public at the time of the notice. The dispatch notice did not describe the nature of the incident.

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Select Board to hold informal office hours at Main Library

Starting Thursday, October 15, Select Board members will be in the Main Library's Trustee Room at 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. every other Thursday, with no formal agenda.

Town of Concord

Concord Museum opens Mark Dion exhibition today

"Mark Dion: Eccentric Collectors Like Us" opens Friday, October 9, and runs through March 7, 2027. The interactive exhibition draws on the Museum's historical objects.

Concord Museum

Mark Dion discusses new exhibition at museum tonight

Artist Mark Dion speaks with Ruth Erickson of the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. The forum is in person and virtual; nonmember admission is $10.

Concord Museum

The Umbrella opens "I AND YOU" tonight

Lauren Gunderson's play about two teenagers who connect over Walt Whitman starts at 7:30 p.m. tonight and runs through November 22. The October 9 preview is free for students and educators with advance purchase and valid school ID.

The Umbrella Arts Center

Council on Aging watercolor workshop today

The Monthly Watercolor Workshop, "Golden Light," runs Friday, October 9, from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

Town of Concord

Kerem Shalom holds Erev Shabbat service tonight

Rabbi Darby Leigh and cantorial soloist Molly Bajgot lead the service from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. It is offered in person at 659 Elm Street and online, with visitors welcome.

JewishBoston

Concord Cultural Council grant applications due Oct. 15

The Concord Cultural Council is accepting applications for arts, humanities, science and educational projects. Applications are due Thursday, October 15.

Living Concord

Concord Art holds YART Sale Saturday

Concord Art sells donated artwork and decorative objects Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 37 Lexington Road. No tickets are required.

Living Concord

Fall Beer Garden at Wright Tavern Saturday

The Fall Beer Garden runs Saturday, October 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wright Tavern, with food, drinks and music.

Living Concord

Umbrella hosts free family art afternoon Saturday

On Saturday, October 10, from 2 to 4 p.m., The Umbrella Arts Center offers free drop-in crafts, gallery visits and artist-led walks at the Concord Art Ramble.

Visit Concord

Free Art Ramble walks at Fairyland Pond Trail Saturday

Artist walks through Helen Duncan's free outdoor installation in Hapgood Wright Town Forest run every 30 minutes on Saturday, October 10, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Visit Concord

Alcott kindergarten families invited to fall meetup today

The Alcott PTG hosts a fall craft and snacks, including apple cider donuts, at Emerson Playground starting at 4 p.m. Friday, October 9. Families can drop by and stay as long as they like.

Alcott Parent Teacher Group

Concord-Carlisle football at Cambridge tonight

Concord-Carlisle plays Cambridge Rindge & Latin in an away game at 6 p.m. Friday, October 9, in Cambridge.

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