Daily brief · Concord, MA
Select Board disbands PEG Access panel
September 16, 2026
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Select Board disbands PEG Access Advisory Committee
The Concord Select Board voted 4-1 to dissolve the PEG Access Advisory Committee, which oversaw the town's public TV station. Liaison Mary Hartman argued that Minuteman Media Network is running smoothly and will still be scrutinized by town staff and through the budget process. Only board member Paul Boehm opposed, saying the move loses an opportunity for community oversight.
Two claims tossed, two still in play in Ansaldi’s lawsuit over firing
A judge dismissed two claims in former town CFO Anthony Ansaldi’s lawsuit but allowed claims of interference with business relations and whistleblower protections to proceed.
School Committee meeting
The agenda and Zoom information are posted by the town.
Economic Development Committee meeting
The town calendar directs attendees to the agenda for the meeting location.
Energy & Sustainability Committee meets tonight
The Energy & Sustainability Committee meets tonight.
William Kirk ‘Wick’ Doggett Jr., 92
Obituary: remembered for sailing, fishing, family and community connections.
Concord Pride event
Concord Pride hosts an event; details and contact on the organization’s page. Location not listed.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons session zero
Session zero for teen Dungeons and Dragons at Concord Free Public Library.
Town sets September 23 climate-plan public workshop
The Town of Concord will hold a public workshop on the Sustainable Concord Climate Action and Resilience Plan on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Town House Hearing Room.
Concord-Carlisle boys soccer vs Cambridge Rindge & Latin today
Concord-Carlisle beat Bedford 2-0 on Monday, improving to 4-1. Today they host Cambridge Rindge & Latin.
Minute Man Park wins national grant to track visitor patterns
Minute Man National Historical Park received a grant to track visitor counts, staffing, maintenance and safety planning.
Road work on Sudbury Rd and Fitchburg Turnpike through September 25
Seek alternate routes; detours in place. The town’s roadway contractor resumes road reconstruction work.
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