Daily brief · Concord, MA
Nanopress Daily — Concord, MA
April 13, 2026
Dean Banfield Wins Select Board Seat, Warns of 'Serious Challenges Ahead'
Banfield defeated Sam Hiersteiner by 183 votes in the March 31 election and will face major fiscal and land-use debates including the MCI-Concord prison property redevelopment.
The Concord Bridge
Andrew Magliozzi Wins Uncontested School Committee Seat
Magliozzi ran unopposed in the March 31 election, while former member Alexa Anderson received 18 write-in votes despite losing her 2025 reelection bid.
The Concord Bridge
Patriots Day Baseball: CC vs. Lexington for New Revere Lantern Trophy
Concord-Carlisle and Lexington high schools compete Monday, April 20 at 3 p.m. at Emerson Field, with donations benefiting Folds of Honor military scholarships.
The Concord Bridge
Patriots' Day Parade and Block Party Set for April 20
The annual parade runs Monday, April 20, followed by a Block Party in Concord Center and re-enactments at Minuteman National Park.
Town of Concord
Concord Museum Offers Free Admission on Patriots' Day
Free admission April 20 includes a living history minutemen encampment with Billerica Colonial and Acton Minutemen, family activities, and food trucks.
Concord Museum
CMLP Launches Time-of-Day Electricity Billing in April
Peak rates apply weekdays 3-7 PM, with lowest rates 1-5 AM daily to incentivize off-peak energy use.
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Fish Consumption Advisory Remains in Effect for Concord River
Children under 12, pregnant, and nursing individuals should avoid all fish from the river; others should limit consumption to one meal per month and avoid largemouth bass.
Town of Concord
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Limits Lot Sales Ahead of 2026 Expansion
The Cemetery Committee restricted sales to at-need only to conserve space until the expansion project begins construction in 2026.
Town of Concord
Concord Schools Spring Break: April 20-24
April recess for Concord Public Schools and Concord-Carlisle High School coincides with Patriots' Day weekend.
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