201-unit Baker Avenue apartments break ground

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Novo Riverside Commons breaks ground on Baker Avenue

L&G and Taurus marked the start of construction Thursday at 292–294 Baker Avenue on Novo Riverside Commons, a two-building, 201-unit apartment community. Under Massachusetts Chapter 40B guidelines, 25% of the units, or 51 apartments, will be permanently affordable. The first building is targeted for completion by the end of 2028, with the second expected to follow in 2029.

L&G Asset Management, America

DEI Commission holds virtual Community Coffee session

Concord's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission meets via Zoom Thursday, Sept. 24, from noon to 1:30 p.m. for a Community Coffee discussion and regular business.

Town of Concord

Author Bruce Nichols discusses new book on Emerson Circle

Author Bruce Nichols talks with historian Richard Smith about his book 'The Emerson Circle' Thursday, Sept. 24, 7–8:30 p.m. at First Parish in Concord; a livestream option is available with registration.

Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association

Main Library hosts Girls Who Code info session

Concord Free Public Library holds an informational session for youth ages 10–14 and their caregivers Thursday, Sept. 24, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Main Library Workshop.

Concord Free Public Library

Fowler Library holds Read to a Dog session with Samantha

Young readers can read aloud with Samantha, a certified therapy dog, at Fowler Library Thursday, Sept. 24, from 5 to 5:45 p.m.

Concord Free Public Library

Volunteers to remove invasive plants at Gowing's Swamp

Sudbury Valley Trustees hosts a volunteer pull Thursday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to noon to remove glossy buckthorn and other invasives at Gowing's Swamp, meeting at the end of Miriam Road.

Sudbury Valley Trustees

Fowler Library hosts English conversation circle

Fowler Library holds a volunteer-led conversation circle for English learners Thursday, Sept. 24, from 1 to 2 p.m., meeting in the backyard or downstairs depending on weather.

Concord Free Public Library

Concord Prison Outreach holds monthly volunteer dialogue

Concord Prison Outreach hosts an online volunteer-network dialogue on its 'Restoring Dignity, Building Hope' theme Thursday, Sept. 24, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.; registration required.

Concord Prison Outreach

Council on Aging lists LGBTQ+ social group meeting

The Town of Concord calendar lists the LGBTQ+ Social Group meeting Thursday, Sept. 24, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Town of Concord

Saltbox Kitchen hosts September Pub Night

Saltbox Kitchen's September Pub Night runs Thursday, Sept. 24, from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring a special dinner menu and Saltbox Brewery beers with first-come seating.

Saltbox Kitchen

Library invites knitters to Thursday Knit & Sip

Concord Free Public Library's Knit & Sip meets Thursday, Sept. 24, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Main Library workshop, open to all ages and skill levels with no instruction provided.

Concord Free Public Library

Library's Imagination Station offers play for young children

Imagination Station runs Thursday, Sept. 24, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Main Library, with sensory and dramatic play recommended for children 5 and under with caregivers.

Concord Free Public Library

Concord Middle School hosts Back to School Night

Concord Middle School's Back to School Night begins at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, with separate schedules for sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade families.

Concord Middle School PTG

Concord Conservatory launches weekly open bluegrass jam

The first fall session runs Thursday, Sept. 24, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the sanctuary, welcoming acoustic musicians of all levels and listeners with a suggested $10 donation.

Concord Conservatory of Music