Concord businessmen seek zoning change for Elm Street shopping center
Four Concord businessmen Beharrel Damon Boyd and Parks ask at the March town meeting to amend the north Elm Street area near Concord Turnpike Bypass for a new shopping complex with over 400 parking spaces. Architects Collaboration of Cambridge to present sketches. priority for Concord merchants in leasing space. meeting set for March 14 with questions welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
H. Theodore Beharrell
John K. Damon
Fred T. Boyd
Robert D. Parks
Elm Street
Concord Turnpike
Howard Johnson
Assabet
Timate
Architects Collaborative
Cambridge
H. Theodore Beharrel
Concord Town Meeting Sets Elections and Local Plans
Residents discuss town improvements and upcoming elections at the annual meeting in Concord. Notes mention electing Jes W. Allen to the board, Fred Nolan as a police candidate, and Leo Daigle moving to Ford work next week. Voter registration, revaluation plans, and various community events including Girl Scout cookies and bloodmobile visits are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eek
Concord
Jes W. Allen
Tyrees
Fred Nolan
Jo McBreen
Leo Daigletter
Ford N
Concord man appears before county court in first term
Ke Williams Oncord Benci rd Associate Judge Willams of Ayer Dis urt, a Concord man, fove r the first time at Con strict Court, Monday. He once was clerk of il court, as presided in the 'ab Judge Pierre A. North, presiding justice, who , and Associate Judge McWalter was official mi bridge, that morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willams
Ayer
Concord
Pierre A. North
McWalter
Mi Bridge
Girl Scouts Hear Talks of Interest at Concord Meeting
Concord Girl Scouts Association Council met at the Girl Scout House with dessert and social hour. Speaker Mrs James Lakis director of Massachusetts Scouting discussed camping at regional national and international levels. Alta Mae Ido senior scout from Shrewsbury shared her experience as one of 18 New England girls at the Cedar Hill International Encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Girl Scouts Association Council
Girl Scout House
James Lakis
Massachusetts Scouting
Lakis
Alta Mae Ido
Shrewsbury
New England
Cedar Hill
Ata Mae
Registration Sessions Set Ahead of Town Election Dates
West Concord First registration opens February 8 at Harvey Wheeler School from 7 to 9 PM. The final chance to register is February 15 at the Town House until 10 PM. Ongoing registration at the town clerk’s office is daily 9 AM to 5 PM. Next Thursday February 3 the Rebecca Sewing Circle meets at Mrs. John Andersen’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Harvey Wheeler
Rebecca Sewing Circle
John Andersen
Concord Star Paul McLaughlin Aims For Middlesex League Scoring Record
Concord High star Paul McLaughlin, co captain, seeks a new Middlesex League scoring record this season. He has 284 points in 12 games and needs about 19 points per game over six league tilts to surpass the 305 point Wakefield record set by Dave Granston last year. He has nearly set a Concord mark already.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul McLaughlin
Concord High Star
Paul
Dave Granston
Wakefield
Concord
Local Man Marks 96th Birthday Quietly at Home
Concord resident Mr. Derby, born January 29, 1859 in Ireland, turns 96 this Saturday at 46 Lexington road. He has lived in Concord 13 years after 50 years in Cambridge. he is joined by daughter Mrs. Mich ael E. Finigan and son Thomas J. Derby of Belmont, plus four grandchildren and 100 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
James Derby
Lexington Road
Derby
Ireland
Cambridge
Michael E. Finigan
Thomas J. Derby
Belmont
Cartoons Listed For Movies Here
Concord recreation commission announces cartoons in the weekly program. Friday at 2 45 p m Harvey Wheeler School shows, Saturday at 2 p m at the high school. All children welcome. High school hall renovation may adjust schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
the Recreation Commission
Harvey Wheeler
Concord DeMolay Set Friday Meeting at Masonic Temple
A Concord DeMolay Chapter meeting is scheduled Friday at 7 30 PM in the Masonic Temple. New master councillor David LeBallister will preside and after the business session a movie screening will follow with plans for the group's future outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord DeMolay Chapter
Masonic Temple
David LeBallister
Open Meeting on Town Manager Plans in West Concord
The League of Women Voters sponsors an open meeting at Union Church West Concord next Wednesday at 10 AM to discuss Town Manager Plans and Alternatives. Speakers include Morris J. Lambie Leslie M. Willard and J Ward Carter offering views on town government roles and functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
League of Women Voters
Union Church
West Concord
Morris J. Lambie
Littauer Center
Harvard College
Leslie M. Willard
Lincoln Board of Selectmen
Ayer
J. Ward Carter
Weston Board of Selectmen
Lambie
Concord’s
Willard
Carter
Varied Scout Exposition Planned by Concord District
Concord Musketaquid District Boy Scouts from Concord Lincoln Carlisle and West Concord plan a February 5 exposition at the State Armory from 7 to 9 pm. Over 35 booths promise diverse acts with proceeds aiding a water hazard project. Advance tickets are selling briskly. Public welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Cilb
Famed Families Begin Winter Florida Exodus
The article notes a chain of departures toward Florida as winter travel starts with Casper and Jo Jenneys leaving for a vacation, followed by Larry Kendalls traveling by train and plans announced by Ted Beharrell and family for a sunny south trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Florida
Casper Jenneys
Larry Kendalls
Ted Beharrells
South
Concord Candidates May File Nomination Papers By Monday
Prospective candidates must file nomination papers by Monday at the town clerk's office for the March 7 election. One or two individuals have signified intent to run, indicating potentially competitive contests.
Concords 1954 Christmas Decorations Earn Praise
Reactions at the Christmas decoration committee meeting report favorable views of Concords 1954 displays. Residents praised natural materials and town tradition while out of town visitors called the decor a welcome relief from commercial displays. The chamber seeks wider cooperation next year and considers lighting poles with laurel. ideas are welcome to committee members Frank Vea zie Nellie Craig Jones E Clark Swaim Elizabeth Folsom Walter Flett Edward Bissonnette Walter Stevens John Forbes Christopher Hurd John Holt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Chamber of Commerce
Colonial Inn
Chamber
Frank Veazie
Nellie Craig Jones
Concord Lions Club Hosts District Governor Visit
Regular Lexington Lions Club meeting Tuesday evening featured District Governor James Miller of Newburyport. Miller to make official visitation at Concord club on Tuesday February 8 at Howard Johnson's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Leon J. Moreau
Concord Lions Club
Lexington Lions Club
James Miler
Newburyport
Miller
Concord Club
Howard Johnson
Bloodmobile seeks donors in Concord at First Parish Church
The Red Cross bloodmobile will visit Concord at First Parish Unitarian Church next Wednesday February 2. All residents are urged to donate a pint if no appointment exists. Donors and their immediate families nationwide can receive blood from Red Cross centers, turning donation into an insurance-like safeguard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Red Cross
First Parish Unitarian Church
American Home Day Planned by Concord Woman’s Club
Concord Woman's Club met at the Girl Scout House with speaker Margaret McLaughlin discussing Madame President. Mrs. Clifford Goodspeed presided and tea hostess was Mrs. Elmer Joslin. Next meeting set for Monday February 14 to observe American Home Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord Woman’s Club
Girl Scout House
Margaret Mclaughlin
Clifford Goodspeed
Elmer L. Joslin
Mahan Addresses Concord Rotary on Church Rackets
Concord Rotary Club luncheon speaker Concord James Mahan assistant attorney general spoke about fake church rackets in Massachusetts. He replaced Attorney General Fingold who was tied up with state prison issues. Mahan described racketeers exploiting churches around Boston, swindling thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
James Mahan
Concord Rotary Club
George F. Fingold
Mahan
Massachusetts
Boston
Concord town meeting aides plan large new projects and taxes
A survey of 58 warrant articles shows Concord voters face a record budget and major projects including a $260000 new police and fire station, $50000 school additions, highway garage extension, land acquisitions, and posts for new streets amid a possible tax rate rise from the prior $58.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Selectmen’s
Thoreau and
Alcott
Highway Department
Rintt
Battleground
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patter
Lek
Fed
Mary E
Oser
L.W.V
Concordians
Gardner
Benjaby
Conrison Rumpus
Otis M. Whitney
Hub Press
Corp. eMac of
Littleton
Anne Morrill
Albany
N.Y
Armory
Elks
Acad
Ke Williams
Benci
Girl Scouts
Ida
Home Buyers
Home Builders
USTOM
Cape
O'Brien
Ficton Street
Maynard
Mass
Concord High School
Stephen Vogel
Frederick Walker
Allen Dougherty
George Watkins
Thomas Eldridge
Douglas Sinclair
Carl Hay
Kevin Grennan
Richard Tandy
David Bouchard
Beverly Englehardt
Joyce Taylor
Joan Bosco
Janet Magoon
Lee Comins
Alice Place
Elizabeth Rice
Phyllis Trainor
Judy Edwardson
Betty Neagle
Jean Fallon
Carolyn Brown
Arthur Duggan
Barbara Fultz
Mary Lou Perrin
Harold Smith
Janet Reed
Concord High
Tal
Finance Committee
Ledger
Veterans Housing
Sleepy Hollow
Clark
Hubbard Street
Pierce
Mill Dam
First Parish
Concord Home For
Walden
Heywood Streets
Heywood
Heywood Street
Waldo Lapham
Reed O. Beharrell
Gaetano Taranto
Francis B. Maguire
Sudbury Road
Harry E. Tuttle
Jennie
Barretts Mill
John M. Eaton, Jr
Smart Road
Bedford Street
Birch Road
Laurel Street
Riverside Avenue
Thes Board of Selectmen
Municipal Light
Bradley Container Corp
Allan A. Kennedy & Son, Inc
Main Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!