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Spotlight on Geothermal

Gary & Kristin Kleiman

We sat down with Gary Kleiman and Kristin Nelson to discuss their conversion of their home from forced hot air gas to geothermal in 2006. Read More »

Community Carbon Calculator Launched!

Use our Community Calculator to calculate your foot print and see how you compare to other people in the U.S. and around the world. See what actions others have done in Concord, utilize town programs that save you money and reduce our impact on the environment. Get Started.

Natural Gas Heating Rebates 2010

Rebates are offered by National Grid if you already are a natural gas heating customer or if you are installing one. See here for more info and the rebate form.

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

If you purchase an energy efficient product or a renewable energy system for your home, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit! See here for more info.

Hutchins Farm Winter Message

The sun climbs higher and stays longer, gets warmer and stronger each day, but it's a long slog before it really feels like Spring.  Our seed orders for the coming season are almost complete, and our crew is largely in place.  We are fortunate that the core of our crew, who have been instrumental in all our successes for the past two years, will be returning again this season, along with a number of new members.  We will also be joined by Taylor Bemis (John's son) and his girlfriend Andrea. Read More »

Wayland Winter Farmers' Market 2010 - every Sat. thru Feb. 27

Beginning Sat. Jan. 16 and continuing every Sat. thru Feb. 27

Wayland Winter Farmers' Market 2010 Read More »

Resale-Inc puts a twist on consignment

In an age of online shopping and direct-to-consumer sales, a new consignment shop on Sudbury Road is making a case for the middleman.

Specializing in luxury items, Resale-Inc strives to make consignment — especially online consignment — safe by handling all the advertising, listings, showings and shipping so that sellers can cash in on their treasures without dealing with unknown callers answering classified ads. Read More »

Spotlight on Conservation

recycle bag

Calling all conservationists - Concord Conserves wants to know what you are doing to conserve energy in your home or business.

Please let us know your story and tips and we'll highlight you and your story on our website for a MONTH!

Just contact info@concordconserves.org or call us at 978-369-2472 and our review board will take a look and let you know if you've been selected. Read More »

Home Drop-Off Day at First Parish

Do you want to clean up your house and help someone in need? Start
collecting your donations for "Home Drop-off Day" at First Parish on
Saturday, January 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.!

We will be collecting donations for Household Goods Recycling of
Massachusetts
and Cradles to Crayons. There will be a truck from HGRM to collect Read More »

Concord open burning information

Open burning season

The Concord Fire Department reminds all Concord residents Open Burning Season began Jan. 15 and ends on May 1. In accordance with Fire Safety and Air Quality Regulations, open burning is allowed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, provided conditions are safe. Read More »

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