Concord Morning Brief, Oct. 28: Panel moves to draft letter on MCI

From Concord News

• Concord panel to draft letter on MCI concerns Concord's Economic Vitality Committee moved to draft a letter on the MCI-Concord redevelopment after members questioned housing estimates that could be cut nearly in half, incomplete traffic and environmental studies, and an $88,000 sewer-connection cost that reignited debate over capacity for West Concord businesses.Concord News
• Youth hockey posts packed schedule through December Concord Youth Hockey Association's travel program is in full swing, with registration still open for 10U, 12U, 14U, 8U Mites and introductory levels, and a packed slate of Elite, Premier and Select games running through early December.Concord News
• Willard launches fifth-grade leadership council Willard Elementary School started a Student Leadership Advisory Council of 16 fifth graders who meet weekly with school administrators, beginning work on a plan to make recess more inclusive for all students.Concord News

Happening Wed, Oct 28

• 9:30 a.m.: Parish hosts Walking with Purpose group Holy Family Parish's Walking with Purpose women's group meets at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 28.Holy Family Parish
• 7:00 p.m.: LGBTQ+ fertility support group meets Oct. 28 Allpaths Family Building's LGBTQ+ TTC/Fertility Group gathers at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28 for peer support around family building.Allpaths Family Building
• 7:00 p.m.: IVF support group convenes Oct. 28 Allpaths Family Building hosts its IVF peer support group at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28.Allpaths Family Building
• District schools dismiss early Oct. 28 Concord Public Schools dismiss students early districtwide on Oct. 28, from PreK through grade 12, per the district calendar.Concord Public Schools

Yesterday in Concord (Tue, Oct 27)

• CCHS stages Agatha Christie's 'The Mousetrap' Concord-Carlisle High School is staging Agatha Christie's murder mystery 'The Mousetrap' this fall, Concord Patch reports, bringing the classic whodunit to its stage for student actors and audiences.Concord Patch

Coming up

• Thu, Oct 29, 7:00 p.m.: Men's faith program meets Oct. 29 Holy Family Parish's 'That Man Is You' men's faith formation program meets at 7 p.m. on Oct. 29.Holy Family Parish
• Fri, Oct 30: HAAS Duo brings fiddle, cello show The Concord Conservatory of Music hosts the HAAS Duo on Oct. 30 for a high-energy mix of Celtic and classical music, Concord Patch reports.Concord Patch
• Sat, Oct 31: Halloween craft and story time set Concord Family Network hosts a Halloween Craft and Story Time event on Oct. 31 for young children and families.Concord Family Network
• Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 p.m.: Community bench dedication planned Nov. 1 Concord Prison Outreach dedicates a community bench at 1 p.m. on Nov. 1 as part of its 'History Reclaimed' program.Concord Prison Outreach
• Sun, Nov 1, 1:30 p.m.: Veteran headstone dedication ceremony set The Concord Independent Battery holds a veteran headstone dedication ceremony at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 1.Concord Independent Battery
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 p.m.: Joint school committee meets Nov. 4 The Concord and Concord-Carlisle school committees hold a joint meeting at 6 p.m. on Nov. 4.Concord Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 11: Schools closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day Concord Public Schools close Nov. 11 for Veterans Day, with no classes districtwide.Concord Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 18, 6:00 p.m.: School committee meets Nov. 18 The Concord School Committee meets at 6 p.m. on Nov. 18.Concord Public Schools

More events and things to do →

Browse this week: Government & development · Events & things to do · Schools
Every past edition

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.