Table of Contents - Autumn, 2008
Special Theme Edition: "Sustainable Concord"
Updated January 5, 2009 and December 9, 2008
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The Barns of Concord
By Anne Forbes
Old barns are a charming -- and vital -- part of the sustainable Concord landscape.
Celebrating Independents:
America's Independent Businesses Have Reasons for Optimism
By Stacy Mitchell
The 235th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party reminds us of lessons we "moderns" forgot about the importance of a strong local economy.
Hear Ye, All Good Citizens and Visitors of Concord! (A Re-Enactment)
The re-enactment of the first anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, to be held December 13, 2008 on the Milldam
Hymn to Home Manufactory and Relocalization
A classic tale of unfair trade advantages and government subsidies heaped on monopolies at the expense of independent businesses... in 18th century America!
Editorial: Concord's Villages and the Economic Downturn: The Outcome Depends on Us
Wall Street's problems need not destroy Concord's vital "Main Street" villages
7 Reasons to Support Concord Farms
Supporting Concord farms promotes a high quality of life for all of us.
Liquid Gold: A Path to Local Sufficiency
By Carol Steinfeld
We don't have to pollute our rivers with the very nutrients that plants need.
An Applied Sustainability Experiment
By Deborah Bier, Photo Gallery by Rich Stevenson
A large greenhouse provides a hands-on experiment in the "100-Foot Diet"
Local Sustainablity and Relocalization Resources Online
Home to one of the founders of the conservation movement, Concord has a number of online sustainabilty resources for your learning pleasure.
Thank You!
Much gratitude to Sallie Satterthwaite for her careful proofing work on this edition!
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Concord Sustainablity Topics on YouTube
YouTube has dozens of videos showing and teaching about Concord and sustainability
UPDATED! EVENT CANCELLED! [Concord to Hold Inaugural Ball January 17, 2008]
The next article below explains how and why this has been transformed into a DIFFERENT event!
NEW! Cancelled Concord Inaugural Ball Transforms into a Home Weatherizing Blitz
To honor the agenda of our incoming President, Concord volunteers will weatherize your home
Concord's Bicentennial Celebration of Abraham Lincoln's Birth
Celebrating Lincoln and his many connections to Concord
"Lessons, sketching, and her dreams": May Alcott as Artist
By Conni Manoli
A talented artist in her own right, May is much more than Louisa's little sister.
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