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By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI andSRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

The city of Concord is moving ahead with plans to build a $10 million clubhouse at the Beaver Meadow golf course at the final meeting of the year before a new mayor and six city councilors take office.If approved, it will be the largest expenditure...

By JAMIE L. COSTA

On the last day to file for candidacy in the November election, Noemi Wierwille announced her campaign against incumbent Stacey Brown in Ward 5, who had become an outspoken member of the City Council in her first term.Six weeks later on election day,...

By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI

To witness Democracy in action, Damian and Jennifer Kennedy brought their extended family visiting from Australia to the polls on Tuesday. For the Kennedys, who have lived in Concord for nine years, voting in local elections is tradition. Especially...

By JAMIE L. COSTA

The slew of contested races on Concord ballots was a welcome change for city voters.“People are looking for a change,” said 41-year-old Rahkiya Medley. “It shows they are engaged and want to make a difference.”Medley values a transparent government...

By JAMIE L. COSTA

A newcomer to Concord politics, Noemi Wierwille has received more than $5,000 in donations for her Ward 5 campaign, most of which came from out-of-staters.It’s the second-highest campaign contribution total among Concord candidates this election and...

By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI

Purple bags, leaf collection and traffic.When Concord residents talk to Zandra Rice Hawkins about the community’s needs, these three items come up time and time again.  These routine grievances can come with solutions, she said. Leaf collection was...

By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI

When a group of neo-Nazis gathered outside Teatotaller cafe on Main Street this summer, Kris Schultz expected to hear an announcement from the Concord Police Department about what officers were doing to keep the city safe.But instead, she said the...

By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI

When Ali Sekou was sworn in as a new United States citizen, the presiding judge reminded the crowd that being an American means having responsibilities. Sekou took that to heart and is now acting on that responsibility, he said, by running to...

By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI

Earlier this fall, residents wrote to City Councilor Keith Nyhan after a homeless encampment was established in the woods near Martin Field in the South End.Fearing for the safety of children in the neighborhood, they called on Nyhan, who represents...

By JAMIE L. COSTA

The five candidates vying for two city-wide seats on the City Council all promised to bring passion and a desire to improve Concord if elected to the 15-member body.Their ideas, background and experience give city voters a fruitful choice on Nov....

By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI

When Kate West’s landlord sold her apartment building, she and her child were forced to stay with friends until they found another place to rent.Byron Champlin has watched his 34-year-old daughter try to call Concord home again. She’s working two jobs...

The Monitor is hosting two forums for candidates in contested races for Concord City Council and Concord School Board. The forums will be held during the evenings on October 24 and 25 at Concord High. The public is invited to attend, with more details...

By JAMIE L. COSTA

The race to fill two community-wide positions on the Concord City Council features five candidates who share many of the same priorities like economic development, affordable housing, diversity and equity initiatives and public safety.But with one...

By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI

After approving $15.6 million for the Concord Police Department this year, the city will send an additional half-million dollars directly to officers in an attempt to address recruitment and retention issues.The money, which was approved unanimously...

By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI

The completion of the first phase of the Railyard apartment complex in Concord’s South End will mean that 10 people currently experiencing homelessness in the community will have an apartment.Dakota Partners, the developers of the nearly 100-unit...

By JAMIE L. COSTA

Byron Champlin, Kate West and George Jack – with varied backgrounds and political experience – have differing perspectives on what Concord needs from its next mayor.Each one believes they can transform the city of Concord in their own unique...

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...

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...

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...

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...