This Week in Concord History: Train Depot Sale; Perry Farm Sale

Each week, Concord Patch is hitting the history books and microfilm at in search of interesting and amusing tidbits that offer some insight into what was happening on this week in local history.

Here’s a look at what happened in Concord between March 6 and 12, as originally reported by the Concord Journal.

25 Years Ago…

• Selectmen discussed purchasing the Perry Farm. The sale required a $1,000 deposit.
• After discussion with town officials, John Boynton decided not to sell the West Concord train depot to the Town of Concord.
• Snow removal costs for season would lead to an increase in the 1988 tax levy, officials believed. They asked Town Meeting members to approve a 4.33 percent increase for FY88.
• Officials agreed that the Elks Club violated its license after operating for six weeks without an approved manager.