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And check out Beer Garden at the Wright Tavern on the Concord Patch calendar

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Hello again Concord! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See Walden Pond's hidden "seven wonders" through a geologist's eyes
  • How a math error will raise Concord electric bills for years
  • Why Concord's landfill solar is surging while school panels stall

Also on today's calendar: Beer Garden at the Wright Tavern and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 65 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Sunday: Increasing clouds, temps: high: 64, low: 53.
  • Monday: Some rain in the morning, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. The Seven Wonders of Walden Pond (uconn.edu) — A geologist who has spent decades studying Walden Pond leads readers through the landscape that shaped Henry David Thoreau's famous experiment in simple living. He explains how Concord's 19th‑century intellectual scene and the pond's geology connect to today's environmental challenges, offering Concord residents a fresh way to see their hometown's most iconic natural landmark.
   

2. A little short: CMLP billing error will cost customers (concordbridge.org) — Concord households will see about $6.74 added to their monthly electric bills for the next five years as the Municipal Light Plant corrects a long-running billing formula error. New auditors discovered uncounted line losses, prompting a surcharge that replaces previous monthly credits while town and Select Board members push for clearer, cleaner financial practices going forward.
   

3. Ray of light? Landfill solar project advances as others lag (concordbridge.org) — Concord's long-planned solar overhaul at the former town landfill is finally moving ahead, with new panels and battery storage expected online by January 2027. Meanwhile, rooftop solar for Concord Middle School remains delayed, even as Town Meeting actions and a newly approved Select Board policy aim to require solar on most future municipal and K‑8 school buildings.
   

4. MIAA boys midseason tiers: Who are the favorites, challengers and wild cards? (soccerjournal.com) — Concord-Carlisle's boys team is undefeated at midseason and sits atop the Division 1 power rankings, making them a leading state-title favorite. The article sorts MIAA contenders into favorites, challengers, and wild cards based on records, schedules, and playoff experience, giving Concord-area fans a clear sense of how strong their local team looks heading toward November.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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