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A large group forms across the street for the chiming of the bell
A large group forms across the street for the chiming of the bell. Phill Sorrell receives a round of applause from the grateful Concord residents.
Phil Sorrell receives a round of applause from grateful Concord residents. Select board Chair Michael Regan presents Phil with an award for 20 years of service winding the clock.
Select board Chair Michael Regan presents Phil with an award for 20 years of service winding the clock. Polly and Maurice Bouchard, dressed as Mr. and Mrs Harvey Judevine read the will.
Polly and Maurice Bouchard, dressed as Mr. and Mrs Harvey Judevine read the will. Many folks came dressed in period costumes
Many folks came dressed in period costumes. Over 100 Concord townsfolk turned out for the event.
Over 100 Concord townsfolk turned out for the event.
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Concord Clock Strikes Again

After more than forty years of silence, the Concord Town Hall Clock struck the noonday chimes on Sunday, November 18th, 2007.
A gift from early Concord merchant Harvey Judevine, the bell arrived in September 1905. On November 22, 1905 the clock struck four for the first time.
The bell was silenced sometime in the 1960's.
For the past 20 years, Phil Sorrell has been climbing the tower to wind the mechanism which has kept the clock running. Recently, Phil and friends were able to fabricate a worn part which enabled the bell to chime once again.
Over 100 people turned out for the celebration, and enjoyed refreshments and good company as the 350 pound bell in the tower came to life once again.
For more information on the Concord Town Hall clock, see the book "Town of Concord Vermont Then and Now" or the Concord Historical Society, Inc. Newsletter Volume 28 Number 4 Fall 2007.