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Thirteen contested races emerge for City Council and School Board, filing closed 
09-19-2023 9:07 AM

By JAMIE L. COSTA

City voters will face a packed ballot this November with 13 contested races out of 15 for mayor, city council and school board.One of the highest profile races is a three-way contest between former school board member Kate West, newcomer George Jack...


As filing deadline nears, a contested race emerges for Concord mayor
09-15-2023 12:42 PM

By JAMIE L. COSTA

With just two days left to file to run in the upcoming Concord election, the city has a contested race for mayor.Former school board member Kate West and newcomer George Jack filed to run against current At-Large City Councilor Byron Champlin to...


City to vote on parking ordinances, handicap and restricted 
09-10-2023 9:22 PM

By JAMIE L. COSTA

City councilors will review several recommendations on Monday made by the Parking Committee to amend the Code of Ordinances in various areas throughout the city to allow for additional handicap parking and less restricted parking.If approved by the...


Filing period for Concord city elections opens Friday, including school board and city council
09-05-2023 3:03 PM

By JAMIE L. COSTA

Public filing for school board and city council positions begins Friday with some open seats due to the exit of several prominent elected officials, including Concord Mayor Jim Bouley.The filing period will be open until Monday, September 18. Though...


City to vote on MRGT funding for extension 
08-24-2023 5:36 PM

By JAMIE L. COSTA

City councilors will consider spending $700,000 to extend the Merrimack River Greenway Trail on city-owned land south toward Terrill Park. “Building this section of the trail will allow residents and tourists alike unique views of Concord and the...


Latest Gurley Flynn fight asks city to hold a public hearing on marker’s location
08-17-2023 4:39 PM

By JAMIE L. COSTA

Residents challenged city councilors to hold a public hearing on their request to restore a controversial historical marker to its original site or install a new one on city property.The marker for Elizabeth Gurley Flynn noted her contributions to...


Concord Mayor Jim Bouley announces decision not to run for reelection, gives farewell address
08-16-2023 10:27 AM

By JAMIE L. COSTA

In a heartfelt announcement Monday night, Concord Mayor Jim Bouley said he will not be running for reelection this November. After serving the city for 26 years with 16 as mayor, Bouley tearfully notified the community of his decision. “Serving the...


Despite diversity initiatives, people of color represent about 1% of Concord city boards and committees
07-16-2023 4:00 PM

By JAMIE L. COSTA

For Kalamoh Donzo, joining a committee in the city of Concord was difficult, especially as an immigrant, he said.At first, he thought it would be impossible, but with the help of City Councilor Stacey Brown, who advocated for his position on the...


Former homeless shelter at church on North Main to become market-rate housing
07-10-2023 7:18 PM

By JAMIE L. COSTA

Local developers have submitted plans to the city to convert an historic church in downtown Concord into more than 30 units of market-rate apartments.The First Congregational Church at 177 North Main Street is currently owned by the Concord Coalition...


City to vote on new contract with Concord firefighters
07-09-2023 12:00 PM

By JAMIE L. COSTA

Concord firefighters will see a 4% wage increase next year as part of a two-year union contract that city councilors will be asked to approve on Monday night. The two-year contract between the city and the International Association of Fire Fighters, a...


City to explore a deck park over the interstate 
06-13-2023 6:29 PM

By JAMIE L. COSTA

Concord’s downtown has been cut off from the Merrimack River since the arrival of the railroads nearly two centuries ago. On Monday, the Concord City Council approved a plan to study whether there’s a way to reconnect the two.The Council backed a plan...


Funding approved to study field conditions at Memorial 
06-13-2023 5:45 PM

By JAMIE L. COSTA

City and school leaders agreed to spend $142,000 on Monday night to study the conditions of Memorial Field and create a Park Master Plan for future renovations. Since its initial construction in 1926, the Memorial Field Complex has grown in size from...


Concord adopts $130 million budget, 4% tax rate increase for residents
06-06-2023 5:00 PM

By JAMIE L. COSTA

Following weeks of public hearings, Concord city councilors added nearly $500,000 to a budget proposal before passing it unanimously on Monday night.The city’s total budgeted spending will increase $7.5 million, a 6.1% increase from $123.1 million to...


Price of pay-as-you-throw trash bags expected to increase along with Concord water and sewer rates
06-02-2023 4:51 PM

By JAMIE L. COSTA

With inflation everywhere, Concord residents can expect to pay more to live in the city than just higher taxes – they will see the cost go up for pay-as-you-throw purple trash bags as well increases in water and sewer rates if city councilors adopt...


Residents urge city to support city park projects for enhanced community development 
05-30-2023 5:50 PM

By JAMIE L. COSTA

More than 20 people expressed support last week for proposed city projects to be included in the 2024 capital improvement program including soccer lights at Keach Park, an inclusionary playground and a waterfront skateboard park.If approved, the...


Police department seeks addition of social worker, public safety and general services budget overview
05-23-2023 6:15 PM

By JAMIE L. COSTA

The Concord Police Department is looking to add a licensed social worker that would help manage issues that don’t require a sworn police officer, like homelessness and mental health. As part of the department’s $15.5 million proposed budget, Concord...


Budget calls for increase in price of Concord’s purple trash bags
05-19-2023 12:13 PM

By JAMIE L. COSTA

More money for Concord’s purple “pay as you throw” trash bags, as well as hikes in water and sewer rates are among the new expenses for residents beyond a 4% tax increase in the proposed budget. In the first of a series of budget discussions, Concord...


City budget includes funding for new police social worker, lights at Keach Park
05-13-2023 10:00 AM

By JAMIE L. COSTA

The proposed operating budget delivered to the Concord City Council by City Manager Tom Aspell carries a potential 4% tax increase for city residents along with raises for both city water and sewer services.The total budget of $130.1 million for the...


State commissioner asks Concord officials if they want to remove historical marker
05-10-2023 6:17 PM

By JAMIE L. COSTA

Concord City Councilors have been asked to weigh in on the removal of a historical marker in Concord commemorating the birthplace of labor activist and feminist Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, who chaired the Communist Party of the United States later in...


City council discusses Keach Park lights discussed days before city budget will be made public
05-09-2023 6:35 PM

By JAMIE L. COSTA

Days before a formal budget proposal from the city manager, Concord City Councilor Stacey Brown proposed applying for a grant to pay for the installation of lights at Keach Park, which could give the city between $50,000 and $500,000 for a project...

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