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Tufts Expert Breaks Down 9 Ballot Questions Today
October 2, 2026
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League of Women Voters Forum on Nine State Ballot Questions Today
The League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle hosts a free hybrid forum today from 10 a.m. to noon at Concord Free Public Library on the nine statewide ballot questions headed to voters in November. Evan Horowitz, executive director of the Center for State Policy Analysis at Tufts University, returns to the league to explain what a yes or no vote on each question would mean, drawing on the center's nonpartisan research.
League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle
Book Repair and Preservation Workshop Today at Library
Book conservator Luisa Granitto leads a free workshop today from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Concord Free Public Library. Attendees learn to repair torn pages and loose hinges with archival materials and to build protective phase boxes.
Concord Free Public Library
Kerem Shalom Hosts Tot Shabbat and Simchat Torah Celebration Tonight
Tot Shabbat starts at 5:45 p.m. and a community dinner follows at 6:15 p.m. At 7 p.m., Yiddish dance leader Judy Bressler and the Kerem Shalom Klezmer Players lead dancing and Torah processions.
Kerem Shalom
Council on Aging Emotional Health Support Group Meets Today
The group meets today from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at 1276 Main St. The six-week group is limited in size; call the Council on Aging to register.
Town of Concord
Mindfulness and Meditation Class at Council on Aging Today
Lisa Campbell leads the class today from 11 a.m. to noon at 1276 Main St. The town calendar lists a $5 fee.
Town of Concord
Council on Aging Screens 'Rocky' at Noon Today
The 1976 Best Picture winner "Rocky" screens today from noon to 2 p.m. at 1276 Main St. The calendar says to just show up.
Town of Concord
Concord Academy Girls Soccer Hosts Austin Prep Today
The girls varsity soccer game against Austin Preparatory School is today from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. at Moriarty Athletic Campus.
Concord Academy
CCHS Cheer Clinic Leads Into Friday Night Football
Children take part in a cheer clinic today at 5:30 p.m. at Concord-Carlisle High School. They then join the CCHS Cheer team for the football game shortly before 7 p.m.
Patch
Alcott Family Movie Night Is Tonight
Concessions start at 5:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 per family.
Alcott Parent Teacher Group
Funeral Mass for David Mello Is Today at St. Bernard's
David Mello, a Concord resident and Holy Family Parish parishioner, died September 25 at age 63. A funeral Mass is today at 11 a.m. at St. Bernard's Church, with visiting hours from 10 to 10:30 a.m.
The Concord Bridge
Verrill Farm Harvest Festival Returns Saturday
The festival runs Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Verrill Farm, with games, pumpkin picking, hayrides, food, music and animal visits. Proceeds benefit Emerson Pediatric Care.
Living Concord
Fowler Library Hosts Talk on Invasive Jumping Worms Saturday
Dr. Olga Kostromytska discusses invasive earthworms, including jumping worms, and their impact on urban landscapes Saturday, October 3, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Fowler Library. The talk is free; registration is required.
Living Concord
Concord Youth Theatre Holds Family Fun Day and Yard Sale Saturday
The event runs Saturday, October 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. with carnival-style games, food, a raffle, a silent auction and a yard sale benefiting the theater.
Living Concord
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