Concord Free Public Library

The League of Woman Voters of Concord-Carlisle present a discussion with Danielle Allen, Harvard professor of political philosophy and democracy scholar, and Scot Lehigh, longtime political columnist at The Boston Globe,  about the challenges facing a free press today. Together, they will explore how journalism, public trust, and democratic institutions are evolving in an era of polarization, misinformation, and political pressure. Join the discussion via Zoom.

The Concord Library has been working with Bike-to-School Concord, Mothers Out Front, and others to encourage folks to choose walking or biking whenever they can. It’s good for the planet and for our kids. However, we know that some people don’t feel safe biking or walking in certain areas of Concord.  Mothers Out Front has invited Dr. Peter Furth, Professor of Civil Engineering at Northeastern University and an expert on pedestrian and cycling safety, to speak about possible solutions to these issues. He gave up a Saturday afternoon to bike around Concord and look at trouble spots with a group