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🌱 Patch AM: Were you overcharged on your Concord water bill this winter?
And on the Concord Patch calendar - Wine 101 with Boston Wine School at Sanctuary

Cheers Concord! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Were you overcharged on your Concord water bill this winter?
- Which Concord landmarks made this list of New England’s oldest towns?
- How January’s court assignments affect Concord cases this month
Also on today's calendar: Wine 101 with Boston Wine School at Sanctuary and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Concordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the baby computer say to the mommy computer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Concordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain, with a high of 49 and low of 38 degrees.
- Thursday: Snow and rain in the morning, temps: high: 45, low: 13. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Partly sunny and colder, with a high of 29 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Town issues credits to customers overcharged on water/sewer bills (concordbridge.org) — Concord water and sewer customers may see credits or corrected bills this month after nearly 700 accounts were accidentally overcharged in recent billing cycles. Town staff, working with the Concord Municipal Light Plant and software providers, say all affected users will be made whole and are also rolling out new water meters to reduce future billing errors.
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2. 8 Oldest Founded Small Towns to Visit in New England (newenglandnewspress.com) — Concord is highlighted as one of New England’s oldest small towns, celebrated for its Revolutionary War sites and rich literary history. Visitors are encouraged to explore Minute Man National Historical Park, the Concord Museum, Thoreau Farm, and homes tied to Emerson and other famed writers, mostly via self-guided or guided walking tours.
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3. January 2026 Judicial Assignments (masslawyersweekly.com) — Concord residents are included in Region IV of the state’s January 2026 judicial assignment schedule, which covers Superior, District, Boston Municipal, Juvenile, and related courts. The notice explains how to find specific calendars, defines the regional groupings, and provides abbreviation keys and contact information for questions.
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4. Carolyn Snelling, 1942–2026 (lincolnsquirrel.com) — Concord readers are connected to this obituary through Carolyn Snelling’s sister-in-law in Concord and arrangements handled by Dee Funeral Home in town. The notice honors Carolyn’s life in nearby Lincoln and Weston, highlighting her devotion to family, her many surviving relatives, and the option to donate in her memory to a local hospice organization.
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📸 Around Concord
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Concord
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★ Featured events ★
- Wine 101 with Boston Wine School at Sanctuary
Sanctuary, 82 Main St, Maynard
6:00 pm - Houseplant Sale Lyman Estate Greenhouses
Lyman Estate Greenhouses, Historic New England, 185 Lyman St, Waltham
9:30 am
Wednesday January 14
Saturday January 17
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Other local events
- Bonsai Bar Workshop at Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. - Waltham
Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. - Waltham, 411 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
7:00 pm - The Umbrella Film Series presents Force Majeure
The Umbrella Arts Center , 40 Stow St , Concord
7:30 pm - Hatha Yoga
Concord, MA Calendar , 1276 Main St , Concord
9:00 am - Ask a Lawyer
Concord, MA Calendar , 1276 Main St , Concord
9:00 am - Aerobics
Concord, MA Calendar , 1276 Main St , Concord
9:30 am - Channeling Your Creativity: An Introduction to Composition Free Workshop (age 10-18)
Concord Conservatory of Music , 1317 Main St , Concord
2:00 pm - The Modern Middle East: Parts 1 and 2 Presented by John Gardella
1276 Main St , Concord
9:00 am - Matt Flinner and Joe K. Walsh Live Performance
Concord Conservatory of Music , 1317 Main St , Concord
7:00 pm - Monthly Drum Circle with Mike Connors
1276 Main St , Concord
12:00 pm - CCM Monthly Jazz Jam
15 Junction Square Dr , Concord
7:00 pm
Tuesday January 13
Thursday January 15
Saturday January 17
Thursday January 22
Saturday January 24
Monday January 26
Tuesday January 27
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-- The Patch AM Team
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