Daily brief · Concord & Carlisle, MA
Select Board's Hartman resigns, special election
October 12, 2026
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Select Board member Mary Hartman resigns, triggering special election
Select Board member Mary Hartman has resigned, citing family reasons, in a Saturday letter to Chair Wendy Rovelli. Hartman has served on the board since 2022, and her unexpired term runs to May 1, 2028. The board will discuss the special election timeline at its Oct. 19 meeting, and Rovelli suggested the vote could happen in early January.
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Town offices closed today for Indigenous Peoples' Day
Concord's administrative offices are closed Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Town of Concord
Column warns of lone star tick spread and alpha-gal risk
A column warns that lone star ticks established on Cape Cod could spread to the area. It links their bites to alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy, and recommends tick precautions after outdoor activity.
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AllPaths hosts infertility support group tonight
AllPaths Family Building's peer support group for people navigating infertility meets tonight, Oct. 12, 7:30 to 9 p.m., at 300 Baker Ave., Suite 300.
AllPaths Family Building
Rotary Club of Concord board meets today on Zoom
The Rotary Club of Concord board meets Monday, Oct. 12, from 5 to 6 p.m. via Zoom. The listing says all are welcome.
Rotary Club of Concord
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