Concord Closing?

concord school2CONCORD- The school budget for Concord did not pass on Town Meeting Day and now, a petition to shut down the high school portion of the Concord School has been signed by 51 residents.

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Concord School Budget Rejected

concord school2CONCORD-- The school board for Concord will be meeting on Monday after the school budget was voted down on town meeting day. The school district was asking for $4,760,302, only losing by 25 votes.

 

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Vote for a Veteran

vote for vetCONCORD- Voting for veterans was an option that was provided to the residents of Concord earlier this week on Town Meeting Day.

 

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Concord Information Meeting

Concord thumbnailpsdCONCORD - Concord held a Town Meeting information night on Saturday. They discussed the topics that are up for vote such as budgeting, school board issues, and unopposed elections. 

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Willy Wonka Comes to Concord

willy wonkaCONCORD - Concord school hosted their annual spring performance, and this year marked their first ever musical play, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

"We thought Willy Wonka Jr. was perfectly suited for our students with its imaginative and magical elements. We wanted our first musical experience to be one that provided lots of opportunities for kids of all ages to participate in and enjoy. How can you go wrong with a show that centers around candy?" Musical Director Vicki Litzinger said.

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Farm Bill Causes Concern

farmlawsCONCORD-Vermont's new bill proposal regarding the protection of state waters has been affecting farmers more than they had thought.

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Slippery Conditions

truck off roadCONCORD- One of the dangers that winter brings is the slick and slippery road conditions. Monday morning in Concord one couple found themselves experiencing one of winter's more dangerous effects.

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Bond Vote Has Been Canceled

dickson gymCONCORD-Voters of Concord will no longer be deciding on a 6.3 million dollar construction bond for a new gymnasium. On Friday November 1, after months of coming up with a proposal for the pricey project, the vote scheduled for November 12th was rescinded.

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Concord Teen Wins $2,000

ashleymilesCONCORD - Music is a passion for many high school students and one talented musician from Concord has found a way to make her music pay off for both herself and her school.

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Concord Home Destroyed After Fire

concord fire 2CONCORD - Multiple companies fought a fire that destroyed a home in Concord late Friday night.

Officials say they were called to 80 South Street around 10pm Friday night. Companies from Dalton, Waterford and Luneburg were called to help put out the fire. The home is considered a total loss.

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Concord School to Lose Another Principal

concord principalCONCORD- After less than a year on the job, Concord School Principal Patty Lyons is walking away.

This makes her the seventh principal to leave the school in just 5 years.

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Concord Girls Basketball Advances

concord girls basketballCONCORD - Concord School’s Girls Basketball easily moved on to the next round of playoffs Tuesday night.

The Lady Wildcats may only be a fourth seeded team, but they played like champions, as the held United Christian Academy to nine points at the half.

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P&S Furniture To Temporarily Close

psCONCORD- After 15 years of operation P&S Furniture will temporarily close its doors at their Concord location.

They will eventually re-open exclusively as a used furniture store, which is nothing new to them.

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Concord School Off Chopping Block

concord schoolCONCORD - For almost twenty years the Concord Town School has been on the chopping block.

This year however the town of Concord has decided that it is not an issue.

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Triple Prevention Measures in Schools

School LockerNORTHEAST KINGDOM - Bullying, harassment, and hazing. These are three big issues being tackled under one new legislative bill.

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