CMLP billing error adds $6.74/mo. for five years

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CMLP billing error means $6.74 monthly surcharge for five years

New accountants auditing the Concord Municipal Light Plant's 2025 financials found that a formula used since 2021 to account for fluctuating wholesale power costs left the utility about $6.6 million short of revenue. At a September 23 meeting, the Light Board approved recovery charges of $0.00728 per kilowatt hour starting on October bills. That averages $6.74 a month per residential customer for five years, or about $400 total for a household with average electricity use.

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Landfill solar overhaul advances as other projects stall

Crews have removed older panels at the former town landfill to build an upgraded system of about 4.5 megawatts, expected to be finished by January 2027. A middle-school rooftop solar project is delayed; the School Committee discussed it October 7 without a vote.

The Concord Bridge

CMLP seeks bids for remote-disconnect meters

The Concord Municipal Light Plant issued a request for proposals for 270 meters, three gateways and three antenna kits. Proposals are due October 16 at 2 p.m. and will be publicly opened at the Light Plant.

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School Committee outlines goals, invites FY28 budget input

The Concord School Committee announced newly approved district goals for the 2026–27 school year. It invited public engagement as planning begins for the FY28 budget.

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Barrow Bookstore celebrates Little Women's 158th birthday today

A free celebration runs today from 1 to 4 p.m. at Barrow Bookstore, 79 Main Street, with trivia, games and memories. Jan Turnquist portrays Louisa May Alcott from 2 to 3 p.m.

Living Concord

Free living-history programs today at Hartwell Tavern

Minute Man National Historical Park and living-history volunteers present "Preparing for Winter, Preparing for War!" today from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Talks are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., with a 3 p.m. demonstration on preserving the harvest.

The Liberty Trail

Free pumpkin painting for kids today at Mahoney's

Children can decorate a sugar pumpkin today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mahoney's Garden Center, 1625 Sudbury Road. Pumpkins and supplies are provided and no registration is required.

Mahoney's Garden Centers

C-C girls varsity soccer visits Medfield at 11 a.m.

Concord-Carlisle's varsity girls soccer team plays Medfield today at 11 a.m. in Medfield.

NFHS Network

Endangered Blanding's turtles hatch near Great Meadows

Zoo New England biologists and local students finished nest monitoring near Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Concord and documented endangered Blanding's turtles hatching. Concord fourth graders were also reported to be helping protect the turtles.

GBH News

Documentary follows Concord folk band The Anna & Mickey Show

The Concord Bridge highlighted a 40-minute documentary on Concord musician Anna Huckabee Tull and her band. It follows them through rehearsals and their first studio recording.

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