Concord Morning Brief, Oct. 21: Panel seeks outside review of MCI design

From Concord News

• Crews to inspect sewer lines in four areas Concord Public Works hired EST Inc. to run camera inspections of sanitary sewer lines in four parts of town starting Oct. 21, with work expected to last five to six weeks and cause some traffic delays.Concord News
• Committee votes to seek outside design review The Concord committee overseeing redevelopment of the former MCI-Concord site voted to ask the town manager to hire an outside firm for an independent design review, as MassDOT's rotary options and funding questions remain unresolved.Concord News
• Finance Committee weighs FY28 budget guidelines Concord Finance Committee members raised doubts about whether a planned $1.8 million reserve release for fiscal 2028 would hold up, and debated setting department-level spending goals ahead of next year's budget.Concord News
• Commission reviews fee hikes ahead of December vote Concord Recreation Commission previewed a fiscal 2028 budget that raises fees across most programs, including Beede Center memberships and facility rentals, with a final fee vote set for December 7.Concord News
• Light Board previews 2027 budget, rate timing The Concord Municipal Light Board reviewed a draft 2027 budget forecasting roughly $1.4 million in higher power costs, as members debated the timing of a possible January rate increase.Concord News
• Panel approves three town job reclassifications Concord's personnel-review committee raised pay grades for three town positions, including the Emergency Communications Center Manager, retroactive to October 1, as the town develops a formal annual window for future requests.Concord News
• Committee approves treasurer's report, aid checks A Concord town committee approved a treasurer's report showing nine assistance checks issued this fall, as a member raised concerns about who can access the shared inbox used for applicant records.Concord News
• Disability panel to prioritize sidewalk repairs The Concord Commission on Disability began sorting sidewalk, curb-cut and playground problems into priority tiers for a possible fiscal 2028 budget request, as members questioned a consultant's cost estimates.Concord News
• Pond panel discusses RFP, refines survey The Warners Pond Management Committee discussed a stalled consultant contract for pond mitigation work and spent nearly an hour revising a public survey, while debating who oversees the adjacent Jerro Park.Concord News

Happening Thu, Oct 22

• 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Early voting continues through Oct. 28 Concord offers early in-person voting at the Select Board Hearing Room on varying schedules through Oct. 28 ahead of the Nov. 3 State Election. Concord Patch reported the schedule runs through Oct. 30 at Town House.Town of Concord
• 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.: Everyday Endurance: Thursday at 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m Everyday Endurance is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at 1276 Main St.Town of Concord
• 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.: Hatha Yoga: Thursday at 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m Hatha Yoga is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at 1276 Main St.Town of Concord
• 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.: Strength, Stretch & Stability: Thursday at 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m Strength, Stretch & Stability is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at 1276 Main St.Town of Concord
• 12:00 p.m.: Black Heritage Trail markers dedicated Thursday Community leaders and preservation advocates will formally dedicate Concord's new Black Heritage Trail markers at noon Thursday, Oct. 22, honoring the stories and contributions of the town's early Black residents. Concord Patch also covered the event.Town of Concord
• 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: John Gardella - Middle East: Thursday at 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m John Gardella - Middle East is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 1276 Main St.Town of Concord
• 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Cribbage: Thursday at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m Cribbage is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 1276 Main St.Town of Concord
• 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Military History Book Club: Thursday at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m Military History Book Club is listed on the town calendar for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1276 Main St.Town of Concord
• MCI Concord Communications Subcommittee meets Thursday The MCI Concord Communications Subcommittee meets Thursday, Oct. 22, to discuss outreach around the former prison site redevelopment, according to the town's calendar.Town of Concord
• Bylaw Recodification Committee meets Thursday Concord's Bylaw Recodification Committee holds a meeting Thursday, Oct. 22, according to the town's calendar.Town of Concord

Concord on Wed, Oct 21

• Water main break reported near Monument Street Concord water and sewer crews responded to a water main break near 1061 Monument Street around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, the town said.Town of Concord

Coming up

• Fri, Oct 23: Field hockey: Concord-Carlisle hosts Needham Friday Concord-Carlisle's field hockey team plays a non-conference junior varsity game against Needham on Friday, Oct. 23, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• Sat, Oct 24, 5:00 p.m.: Voter registration deadline is Saturday Concord residents must register to vote by 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Town Clerk's Office ahead of the Nov. 3 State Election.Town of Concord
• Mon, Oct 26, 10:00 a.m.: Flu and COVID clinic offered Monday A flu and COVID vaccine clinic runs from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 26, at 1276 Main St.Town of Concord
• Tue, Oct 27, 4:00 p.m.: Vote by mail application deadline is Tuesday Applications for vote by mail ballots in the Nov. 3 State Election are due by 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Town Clerk's Office.Town of Concord
• Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 p.m.: Community Preservation Committee meets Tuesday Concord's Community Preservation Committee holds its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27.Town of Concord
• Tue, Oct 27, 1:00 p.m.: Fuel assistance presentation set for Tuesday Concord's Council on Aging hosts a fuel assistance presentation at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 1276 Main St.Town of Concord
• Thu, Oct 29: Concord Festival of Authors continues through Oct. 29 The Friends of the Concord Free Public Library's Concord Festival of Authors continues through Oct. 29, with 20 literary events across town spanning romance, mystery, history and memoir.Concord Free Public Library

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