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With the extended record high temperatures and lack of precipitation, Concord’s water system is experiencing extreme demands with supply essentially equaling demand at approximately 4 Million Gallons per Day. Read More »
NewsConcord Public Works Declares a State of Water Supply Conservation EffortSubmitted by knk96conc on Thu, 07/08/2010 - 09:47.Spotlight on Community GardensSubmitted by knk96conc on Thu, 07/01/2010 - 10:41.I sat down with Kristin Baker Peck to ask her how things were going with her Community Garden this year. She's been at this for several years now (as have I), and we thought it was about time to compare notes! Community Carbon Calculator Launched!Submitted by knk96conc on Fri, 01/29/2010 - 07:07.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. Concordians Addressing the PeakSubmitted by knk96conc on Mon, 06/28/2010 - 11:16.Concord Light set up the Concordians Addressing the Peak (CAP) Google Group last summer for residents interested in reducing Concord’s summer electrical peak and the cost of electricity for all Town residents. Hutchins Farm Opening, Spring 2010Submitted by knk96conc on Thu, 06/03/2010 - 12:19.A little heat...a little rain...and another season begins. We've been selling garden plants (primarily vegetables and herbs) for some time now, and this week we began to set out fresh produce: lettuce, arugula, spinach, cilantro, chard, green garlic--and as of today, strawberries. After extensive flooding in April and some cool weather in May, our season is off to a strong start. We'll officially open on Friday, June 4th, and we're thrilled to have a new Farm Stand Manager--Lauren Wetherbee--with us this season As always, our hours will be 11 Read More » Sustainable Concord Master Plan v2Submitted by knk96conc on Fri, 05/28/2010 - 13:39.Do you want to know how Concord plans to develop a future based on sustainable approaches to energy Resources in the Town of Concord? See here for the Master Plan. Classes Compete to See Who Can Reduce the MostSubmitted by knk96conc on Fri, 05/28/2010 - 06:58.May 18, 2010, Concord, MA Read More » Spotlight on Local FoodSubmitted by knk96conc on Wed, 05/26/2010 - 15:18.I sat down with Pamela Hathaway and Hilary Boynton the other night to discuss a favorite topic: local food. Pamela and Hilary are not only Mom’s with children in elementary school who are concerned with what their kids eat, but they have also started a Nutrition Coalition at the schools so that more local foods will be served to students from local area farms. Composting Site Open for the Season, Starting April 3, 2010Submitted by knk96conc on Wed, 03/24/2010 - 09:59.The Compost Site at 755 Walden Street opens on Saturday, April 3. The site will be open on Saturdays between 9-3 through October. Concord residents can bring leaves and grass clippings for composting free of charge. Brush and Branches less than 4 inches wide and 4 feet long are also accepted for a minimum charge of $5 (attendant will determine the exact charge based on volume). Payment by check only. Call Concord Public Works at 978-318-3240 if questions. Read More » Spotlight on Green RenovationsSubmitted by knk96conc on Mon, 03/22/2010 - 16:19.I sat down with Trish and Shane Siefer as well as their builder, Corey Peck, and asked them a few questions about their home renovation and what kinds of "green" initiatives they were implementing in their new home.
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