Concord250 Committee approves lantern lighting upgrade for $2,200. The Concord250 Executive Committee unanimously voted to fund Art for All's upgrade to the commemorative lantern, which has been used at more than 50 community events including the Patriots Day Ball and the Concord Museum Gala. The
Concord250 Executive Committee approves $5,385 in half-cost funding for OARS music project. The committee unanimously backed the allocation, with Chris Johnson presenting expenses of $500 for Verrill Farm, $3,200 for catering, $500 per musician, and $160 for printing and tickets. Committee member
The Concord250 Executive Committee unanimously approved $40,000 funding for a commemorative book documenting April 19, 2025 anniversary events. Chair Chris Johnson reported the committee's remaining budget line items will transfer to the Permanent Celebration and Commemoration Committee, with
Concord250 Executive Committee unanimously approves parade funding. The committee authorized $8,700 to fund five additional bands for the Patriots Day parade on a motion by member Holly Cratsley. Of a $178,000 state grant, the committee has spent $103,000 on events including the Lantern parade and
Concord250 Executive Committee approves amended minutes and surveys July 4th slate. The lantern parade succeeded with $8,000 total cost against a $6,000 committee grant, prompting discussion of continuation. Organizer Mimi Graney described a scaled-down Patriots Day block party ending at 3 p.m.
Concord250 Executive Committee authorizes $31,000 in spring event funding while punting Revolutionary War memorial decision. The panel approved six discrete grants: $1,000 for a Scout House DAR flag design contest, $4,000 to the Concord Women's Chorus for a recording project, $4,500 to the Concord
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