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Concord DEI Commission Votes to Request School Committee Support for Black Heritage Trail

CARLISLE — May 28, 2026 — Concord DEI Commission votes to seek school support for Black Heritage Trail and previews bias reporting system. At its May 28 meeting, the commission unanimously approved sending a letter to the Concord Public Schools committee requesting a formal statement of support for the Black Heritage Trail

Concord Historic Districts Commission Approves 83 Monument Street Windows After Restoration Study

CARLISLE — May 27, 2026 — Concord's Historic Districts Commission approved four applications and continued two others at its May 27 session, with the most consequential action resolving a months-long window dispute at 83 Monument Street. After a Cleary and Sons assessment found extensive dry rot and quoted $31,

Burlington Charter Committee Votes to Keep Board of Health Elected, Approves Seven Sections

BURLINGTON — May 26, 2026 — Burlington's Charter Review Committee approved seven elected-board sections of a proposed new town charter at its May 26 meeting, voting unanimously to keep the Board of Health elected after a presentation by 38-year board member Ed Weiner, who called appointed boards "

Newton Committee Unanimously Backs Mark Welch as Parks and Recreation Commissioner

NEWTON — May 20, 2026 — Newton's Programs and Services Committee unanimously recommended Mark Welch as permanent Parks and Recreation commissioner and approved three City Council rule changes, one on a close 4-to-3 vote. Welch, who has served as acting commissioner, was praised by Chief Community Services Officer

Newton Panel Holds Nonantum Street-Sweeping Docket Pending Joint Finance Meeting

NEWTON — May 20, 2026 — Newton's Public Safety and Transportation Committee voted 7-0 to hold a street-sweeping compliance docket for Nonantum, unable to advance a fine increase while home rule legislation remains pending at the state level. Committee Chair Tariq Lucas (Ward 2) said the city'

Concord Climate Action Committee Votes to Urge Select Board to Adopt Vision Zero Policy

CARLISLE — May 20, 2026 — Concord's Climate Action Committee voted unanimously to write a letter urging the Select Board to adopt a Vision Zero traffic safety policy and fund the staff needed to carry it out. The 5-0 vote followed a presentation by Mothers Out Front coordinator Linda

Carlisle CPC Holds Line on Post-Tension Courts, Closes Six Grants, Elects New Chair

CARLISLE — May 19, 2026 — Carlisle's Community Preservation Committee held the line on a $497,000 post-tension courts grant, closed six projects, and elected new leadership at its May 19 meeting. The committee unanimously denied a Recreation Commission request to redirect its approved Rideout Park courts renovation grant

Concord Historical Commission Preserves 1880 Farmhouse, Clears 1950 Ranch for Demolition

Concord Historical Commission splits unanimous votes on two demolition cases at May 14 meeting.

Concord DEI Commission Votes to Press Historic District on Black Heritage Trail Signs

Concord DEI Commission votes to send letter urging Historic District Commission to approve Black Heritage Trail signage at intended scale.

Concord Disability Commission Hears ADA Audit Progress, Flags Thoreau Playground Gaps

CARLISLE — May 14, 2026 — Concord's Disability Commission reviewed sweeping ADA audit progress and heard sharp criticism of the newly built Thoreau Playground at its May 14 meeting. ADA consultant Emmanuel reported that the town's public accessibility survey drew more than 170 responses, a record for any

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