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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...