Thomas Aspell News Today

Nobody should downplay the unfolding disaster of the climate emergency now that global evidence has, unfortunately, become overwhelming. But there’s still plenty of room for debate about how we should react.A perfect example occurred at the Concord...

Perennials, tall grasses and creeping junipers added new life and vibrancy to the roundabout near the new Market Basket shopping plaza off Exit 17.The landscaping was done by Brochu Nurseries in Concord.“We did the plantings for F.L. Merrill...

As 80,000 vehicles move through Concord on Interstate 93 daily – and more on busy holiday weekends – City Councilors heard modified plans this week to expand and widen a large portion of the highway.“This is not just an issue for people driving...

Concord City Councilors voted Monday night to seek federal funding to purchase all-terrain vehicles to better patrol trail systems and conservation areas within the city following an unsolved double murder in the city five months ago.If the grant is...

Concord plans to add $2.7 million more in spending, increase taxes by 2.5% Concord City Hall Published: 5/14/2021 4:33:06 PM After an unsettling year that wasn’t as bad financially as feared, Concord city councilors will consider a proposed budget that includes a 2.5% increase in the city tax rate. The $109 million proposed budget is $2.67 million or 2.5% higher than the budget approved in 2020. Among the surprises compared to predictions a year ago is property tax revenue. “We’re looki...