Bow hunt on town conservation land starts Oct. 5

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Town Approves Controlled Bow Hunt on Conservation Lands

The Natural Resources Commission unanimously approved a controlled bow hunt on Town conservation land at Barrett's Mill Farm, Harrington Park, Kaveski Field and Peter Spring Field, running October 5 through December 31 to reduce significant deer damage to crops. All trails at or near the hunting areas will remain open. A limited number of lottery-selected hunters may hunt does only, Monday through Friday, from a half hour before sunrise to 10 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to a half hour after sunset, at least 100 feet from trails.

Town of Concord

Retirement Board Meets Wednesday Morning

The Retirement Board meets today, September 30, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at 200 Baker Avenue, Suite 202, and online via Zoom.

Town of Concord

Council on Aging Fall-Prevention Session Today

The Council on Aging offers a fall-prevention session today from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at 1276 Main St. It covers practical movements and tips to help older adults stay stable and safe.

Town of Concord

Fire Department Serves Free Grab-and-Go BBQ at COA

The Concord Fire Department serves a free grab-and-go BBQ today from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Council on Aging parking lot, 1276 Main St. The Town asks attendees to call ahead to sign up.

Town of Concord

Historic Districts Commission Meets Tonight

The Historic Districts Commission meets tonight from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The Town calendar lists no location; check the agenda for details.

Town of Concord

Last Day for Edward Waldo Emerson Exhibition at Main Library

The exhibition of Edward Waldo Emerson's artwork, sketchbooks and palette closes today. The works are displayed in the first-floor hallway cases at 129 Main Street.

Concord Free Public Library

Library's Make-It! Club Meets Today

The Make-It! Club meets today from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in The Workshop makerspace at 129 Main Street. The weekly craft, art or engineering activity is recommended for ages 5–10 with caregivers.

Concord Free Public Library

Michael Jonik Discusses Emerson Tonight

Author Michael Jonik gives a free talk and book signing tonight from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ralph Waldo Emerson House, marking publication of a new collection of essays on Emerson.

Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association

Free Growing Up Well Program for Parents and Teens Tonight

Stephanie Malia Krauss leads "Mattering in a High-Pressure World" tonight from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Concord-Carlisle High School. The free program addresses anxiety, burnout, perfectionism and how young people can thrive beyond achievement pressure.

ThinkGive

Women's Business League Visitor Day Today

The Acton/Concord chapter of the Women's Business League holds a visitor day today from 8:45 to 10:15 a.m. at Elaine Freitas Photography, 2352 Main St., Suite 200. Guests can meet members and learn about the chapter.

Women's Business League

Concord Academy Hosts Newton Country Day in Field Hockey

The girls varsity field hockey team hosts Newton Country Day today from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Moriarty Athletic Campus.

Concord Academy

Ranger Leads North Bridge History Program at 11 a.m.

A park ranger leads a free 30-minute program at the North Bridge today at 11 a.m. Participants meet at the benches by the bridge to hear about the battle and its place in American history.

National Park Service