{
 "city": "Concord",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/concordma.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "West Concord Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "West Concord Advisory Committee to compile local issues and draft charge",
   "summary": "The West Concord Advisory Committee will discuss compiling current and pending issues in West Concord, potential forum topics, and a draft of the committee's charge. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and committee liaison appointments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-14076",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Natural Resources Commission",
   "headline": "Natural Resources Commission to review wetland-related projects and violations",
   "summary": "The Concord Natural Resources Commission will hear multiple wetland-related applications, including notices of intent and requests for determinations of applicability for residential and commercial projects. The meeting also includes administrative business, a violation review, and tree-removal approvals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-14075",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee to review Concord Public Works operations and budget guidelines",
   "summary": "The Finance Committee will receive a departmental overview from Concord Public Works, covering administration, engineering, highway, facilities, and water/sewer. They will also discuss preliminary guidelines and draft information request letters for the Town, Schools, and Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School. A financial update from the CFO will cover ARPA funds, FY26 closing, capital account reconciliation, and revenue sources for FY27-FY28.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-14078",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "MCI Concord Master Plan Committee",
   "headline": "MCI Concord Master Plan Committee to review illustrative plan and fiscal impact",
   "summary": "The committee will receive a presentation from Speck Dempsey on the illustrative plan and refinement process. Members will also discuss fiscal impact analysis, project FAQs, housing, and Department of Public Works site access.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-14074",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Climate Action Committee",
   "headline": "Concord Climate Committee to discuss heat pump grant, solar goals, and resilience plan",
   "summary": "The Concord Climate Action Committee will meet to discuss a letter supporting the CMS Connector, a grant for heat pumps at Peter Bulkeley Terrace, solar PV goals for the town's climate planning, and initial thoughts on a consultant survey for the Climate Action and Resilience Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102026-14077",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "ZBA to hold hearings on home businesses and residential expansions",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for five special permit requests regarding home occupations and residential construction. The board will also deliberate a draft decision for a dwelling location variance on Virginia Road.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08132026-14073",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "body": "2229 Main Street Oversight Committee",
   "headline": "Oversight committee to discuss risk communication and public outreach",
   "summary": "The 2229 Main Street Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss risk communication and public outreach, review documents, and receive an update from a community group meeting. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of previous minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08212026-14017",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-18",
   "body": "2229 Main Street Oversight Committee",
   "headline": "Concord committee meets to review 2229 Main Street oversight items",
   "summary": "The 2229 Main Street Oversight Committee will convene a routine meeting to receive updates and discuss public outreach for the 2229 Main Street property. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09182026-14018",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Concord Housing Development Corporation",
   "headline": "CHDC to discuss Assabet River Homes and real property negotiations",
   "summary": "The Concord Housing Development Corporation will review Assabet River Homes and approve previous meeting minutes. The board will enter an executive session to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of unidentified real property.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-14068",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Bias & Hate Incident Reporting Work Group",
   "headline": "Work Group to discuss Select Board comments and upcoming forum",
   "summary": "The Bias & Hate Incident Reporting Work Group will meet to review comments from the Select Board regarding recommendations. The group will also discuss a forum scheduled for September 4 with the League of Women Voters of Concord (LWVCC).",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-14069",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Concord Select Board meets",
   "summary": "The Concord Select Board is deciding on appointments, reviewing bylaw codification, and discussing liquor licenses. The agenda includes a presentation on composting and a vote on a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) solar expansion. The meeting also covers the Town Manager's annual review and Select Board goals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-14072",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Historical Commission",
   "headline": "Historical Commission to review three demolition applications and historic marker requests",
   "summary": "The Concord Historical Commission will hold a virtual public meeting on July 30, 2026, at 7:00 pm. The agenda includes three demolition review applications for properties at 41 Minot Road, 196 Hubbard Street, and 45, 51, and 59 Deaconess Road, as well as historic marker applications for 42 Nashoba Road, 62 Elm Street, and 21 Winthrop Street. The meeting will also consider draft minutes from May 14 and June 11, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-14053",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "School Committee (CSC/CCRSC)",
   "headline": "Joint School Committee Climate and Culture Working Group to meet",
   "summary": "The Joint School Committee Climate and Culture Working Group will meet via Zoom. The agenda consists of a discussion regarding the Climate and Culture Framework.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-14070",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Historical Commission",
   "headline": "Historical Commission to review demolition applications for five structures",
   "summary": "The Concord Historical Commission will hold public hearings to review demolition applications for properties on Minot Road, Hubbard Street, and Deaconess Road. The body will also discuss historic marker applications and the implementation of the Historic Preservation Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-14071",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Historic Districts Commission",
   "headline": "HDC to hear four applications including Black Heritage Trail marker and sign changes",
   "summary": "The Historic Districts Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on four items: a blade sign replacement at 21 Walden Street, window replacements at 36 Lowell Road, sconce changes at 37 Lexington Road, and installation of a Black Heritage Trail marker on town-owned right of way near 12 Monument Square.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-14066",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Retirement Board",
   "headline": "Concord Retirement Board to review Q2 2026 performance and approve FY 2028 funding schedule",
   "summary": "The board will hear a presentation on June 2026 and Q2 2026 investment performance from Fiducient, and consider approving a funding schedule for FY 2028. Other items include director's and legal updates, and a consent agenda covering minutes, financial reports, and routine approvals. An executive session is planned to discuss an accidental disability retirement application.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-14063",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "School Committee (CSC/CCRSC)",
   "headline": "School committee to vote on bus contract and building bid",
   "summary": "The Concord-Carlisle Regional School District’s joint school committee will hold a Zoom-only meeting to vote on three action items: a bid for the Amenities Building, a bus service agreement with Highland Electric, and a charge for the Culture and Climate Working Group. No other substantive items are listed for discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-14067",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Board of Assessors",
   "headline": "Board to vote on amended PILOT agreement for 75A Walden St.",
   "summary": "The Board of Assessors will review and vote on an amended Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement for the property at 75A Walden Street. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-14060",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review athletic center and off-site parking proposals",
   "summary": "The Concord Planning Board will hold two site plan reviews: one for a new 16,000 sq. ft. athletic center at 516 Monument Street, and another for off-site parking at 100 & 13Y Domino Drive. Administrative business includes public comment, liaison updates, and approval of past meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-14065",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Transportation Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Transportation Advisory Committee to discuss TAC charge and TMG collaboration",
   "summary": "The Transportation Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear chair remarks, and discuss the TAC charge. The committee will also consider collaboration with the Town Manager's Group (TMG) and receive liaison and public comments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-14061",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Conservation Restriction Stewardship Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews monitoring reports for 10 conservation restrictions",
   "summary": "The Conservation Restriction Stewardship Committee will discuss the new Samsung tablet and Bad Elf Flex Mini, review conservation restrictions at 2142/2160 Main Street, and assign monitoring tasks for 10 properties including Emerson, Christian, Busa, Millstone, Hartwell Meadow, Ayrshire, Bartkus Farm, Burch, Moses Pond, and TPL Vogel.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-14064",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to vote on Route 2 Rotary design letter to MassDOT",
   "summary": "The Select Board will discuss and vote on a letter to MassDOT regarding the Route 2 Rotary design, receive updates on CMLP governance and the FY25 audit, review FY25-FY28 financial status including ARPA funds, and consider the Personnel Board charge. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with one-day liquor licenses and a board appointment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-14062",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust",
   "headline": "Trust to vote on $785,500 CPA grant and $100,000 housing payment",
   "summary": "The Concord Municipal Affordable Housing Trust will vote on a $785,500 Community Preservation Act grant agreement and authorize a $100,000 progress payment for the Assabet River Homes project. Members will also discuss converting two multi-unit properties (32 Bradford St and 63 Cottage Ln) to low-income housing and review a draft request for proposals for the Housing Production Plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-14052",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "MCI Concord Master Plan Committee",
   "headline": "MCI Concord committee to review regulatory plan, permitting, and site access",
   "summary": "The MCI Concord Master Plan Committee will hear presentations on a regulatory plan from Speck Dempsey and on unified permitting from member Peter Lowitt, including discussion of the Innovative Residential Development (IRD) bylaw. The committee will also discuss site access for the former prison property. Public comment will be taken.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-14059",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Concord Local Cultural Council",
   "headline": "Concord Cultural Council to discuss amendment to Barrow Books grant",
   "summary": "The Concord Cultural Council will discuss an amendment to the Barrow Books CCCD grant and review revised LCC and CCCD guidelines. The council will also plan a September outreach forum and set the 2026-27 meeting schedule.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-14057",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Council on Aging",
   "headline": "Council on Aging to discuss sign updates and gift money use",
   "summary": "The Council on Aging board will review and approve June meeting minutes, hear a director's report, and discuss sign updates and the designation of gift money. Liaison reports from various town bodies will be given as time permits.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-14055",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Hanscom Field Advisory Commission",
   "headline": "Hanscom Field Advisory Commission to hear ICE operations briefing",
   "summary": "The Hanscom Field Advisory Commission will meet to hear a briefing on ICE operations at Hanscom Field, along with updates on solar sites, noise reports, capital projects, and the Environmental Impact Report. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-14056",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to review demolition and new home at 448 Sudbury Road",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a site visit at 448 Sudbury Road for a special permit application by owner Keith Moritz. The proposal is to demolish an existing 2,283 sq. ft. single-family home and construct a 5,780 sq. ft. two-story home with attached garage, increasing gross floor area by more than 50%. The board will review the site; public entry is by applicant invitation only.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-14054",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to review ADA transition plan and approve rail trail mural",
   "summary": "The Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on several items including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan, final approval of a Bruce Freeman Rail Trail mural, and a conservation restriction amendment at 216 Westford Rd. The board will also receive updates on the 40 Stow Street wireless infrastructure project and MCI Concord public survey feedback, and discuss FY2027 goals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-14058",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Concord250 Executive Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss Book Project and Lantern Funding",
   "summary": "The Executive Committee will review current projects, including the Book Project and Lantern Funding. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-14046",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Heywood Meadow Stewardship Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss damage to stone wall at Lexington Road and invasive removal program",
   "summary": "The Heywood Meadow Stewardship Committee will review minutes from May, receive a director's update, and discuss damage to a stone wall at Lexington Road. Updates will be provided on invasive removal, apple trees, a photo exhibition, a publication, and cars at Heywood Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-14051",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Financial Audit Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Audit committee to review FY2025 financial statement letter",
   "summary": "The Financial Audit Advisory Committee will review and approve a letter to the Select Board regarding the FY2025 financial statements. The committee will also discuss its charge and approve prior meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-14039",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Natural Resources Commission",
   "headline": "NRC to hear 7 new applications for work in wetlands and buffer zones",
   "summary": "The Natural Resources Commission will hold public hearings on seven new applications for projects affecting wetlands, buffer zones, and riverfront areas, including construction of a gazebo, driveway, and aeration system. Several items are continued to August without discussion, and the commission will also close permits and issue certificates of compliance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-14050",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.concordma.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}