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Lexington-Concord Courier

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Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.

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Local Government

Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.

Concord sets two forums on bias reporting system before 2027 launch

Concord schedules two public forums on Sept. 4 and Sept. 8 for residents to weigh in on a proposed bias and hate incident reporting system before its early 2027 launch, with privacy and due process concerns still unresolved.

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Granite memorial stone with bronze plaque stands outdoors among trees.

Bedford Street housing plan returns for a third hearing Sept. 16

The Lexington Planning Board will hold its third public hearing on Sept. 16 for a proposal to demolish a historic barn and build 31 dwelling units across six buildings at 80 Bedford Street, with written comments due Sept. 9.

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Concord sets two forums on bias reporting system before 2027 launch

Concord schedules two public forums on Sept. 4 and Sept. 8 for residents to weigh in on a proposed bias and hate incident reporting system before its early 2027 launch, with privacy and due process concerns still unresolved.

· 2 min read

Granite memorial stone with bronze plaque stands outdoors among trees.

Bedford Street housing plan returns for a third hearing Sept. 16

The Lexington Planning Board will hold its third public hearing on Sept. 16 for a proposal to demolish a historic barn and build 31 dwelling units across six buildings at 80 Bedford Street, with written comments due Sept. 9.

· 2 min read

Concord sets two forums on bias reporting system before 2027 launch

Concord schedules two public forums on Sept. 4 and Sept. 8 for residents to weigh in on a proposed bias and hate incident reporting system before its early 2027 launch, with privacy and due process concerns still unresolved.

· 2 min read

Granite memorial stone with bronze plaque stands outdoors among trees.

Bedford Street housing plan returns for a third hearing Sept. 16

The Lexington Planning Board will hold its third public hearing on Sept. 16 for a proposal to demolish a historic barn and build 31 dwelling units across six buildings at 80 Bedford Street, with written comments due Sept. 9.

· 2 min read

Concord resident says Black Heritage Trail markers too large for Monument Square

A Lexington Road resident's letter in The Concord Bridge argues that the Black Heritage Trail markers approved 3-2 by the Historic Districts Commission on July 8 are too large for Monument Square, extending debate over whether the compromise design serves the project's educational mission.

Tall stone obelisk monument in a town square, surrounded by bare trees and historic buildings.

Concord's Estabrook Road dispute flares again with trespass letters, birdseed complaint

Concord's long-running Estabrook Road access dispute has reignited after homeowner Brooks Read and his wife sent trespass notices to elected officials and residents, police investigated a birdseed-throwing complaint, and Town Manager Kerry Lafleur said the case may return to court.

A wild turkey stands on a paved path in front of a bulletin board covered with printed notices.

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