The town has engaged a contractor to undertake the last portion of the three-phase sewer infrastructure expansion intended to accommodate the needs of the growing life-sciences sector along the Middlesex Turnpike-Crosby Drive corridor.
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The Bedford Select Board is seeking 3 residents to serve as at-large members on the Charter & Bylaw Review Committee.
First Parish on the Bedford Common’s annual plant and craft fair returns for its 68th year. The fair (free and all are invited) begins at 10
BEST PTO is excited to announce another month-long partnership with WECO benefiting Bedford Elementary Schools.
Rabies Clinic for Cats and Dogs Scheduled for May 11
April 24, 2024
The Bedford Health Department will be hosting a rabies clinic for cats and dogs from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 11.
Two Ways to Support BHS Baseball – Minuteman Diner Fundraiser and a Yard Sale next week!
April 24, 2024
The Bedford High School baseball program invites the public to support the team with two upcoming fundraising events: a Minuteman Diner event on May 3, and
Local musicians are getting together on Saturday, April 27 at First Parish on the Common for an evening of jazz. The house lights go up at
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The Bedford Select Board gave the Facilities Department the go-ahead to design an alternative egress in the board’s first-floor Town Hall meeting
A reminder of some services available to Bedford families offered through Bedford Youth and Family Services including food and mental help assistance.
The projected price tag on a new fire station and whether that cost should be absorbed under the annual tax levy limit
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Members of the Historic Preservation Commission early this month reversed their previous endorsement of state historic preservation tax credits for the developers
The Bedford Tricentennial Committee is looking for a logo to help celebrate the town’s 300th anniversary, and is inviting residents – individually or
The Bedford Police Department will be participating in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Check out the story of Bedford resident James Anderson as part of a Boston Marathon team!
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An opinion piece by Justin Silverman, Executive Director of the New England First Amendment Coalition (NEFAC)
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) is urging residents to be aware of ongoing arrest scams in the area.
DPW Water Main Flushing Next Week
October 12, 2023
The DPW will be performing hydrant flushing throughout town between Oct 16 - Oct 20.
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The South Asian Association of Bedford (SAAB) organizes a variety of events to celebrate the rich traditions, cuisines, arts, and values of
Reflection: An Eid Family Reflection by Farah Semy
April 16, 2024
A reflection on Eid by Farah Semy, which originally appeared
For the children at the St. Paul’s Weekday Nursery School
"Faces of Bedford," a series of 13 video interviews produced
Ryan Ouellette, the newest member of the Bedford Minutemen will
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Cynthia Mork, Ben Sears, and First Parish Music Director Brad Conner are performing in “Smoke Gets in your
Bedford residents Luana Read and Susan Hill will perform with the Nashoba Chorale at the Groton Hill Music
The Bedford Center for the Arts Photo Group will again welcome Suzanne Révy at 7 p.m. on Tuesday,
Sports
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“Clutch hits, solid defense, and outstanding pitching and baserunning,” summarized Head Coach Dennis Walsh, as the BHS Softball
Bedford was well represented at this year’s 128th running of the BAA Boston Marathon. Check out the finishing
Junior Alyx Rossi struck out 18 and drove in both runs as the Bedford High School softball team
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Shawsheen Valley Technical High School is proud to announce its third quarter Honor Roll for the 2023-2024 school
Middlesex Community College won first place in Advancing Institutional Equity and Belonging at the 2024 American Association of
Akil Mondesir was a METCO student in the halls of JGMS and BHS, and is now the Bedford
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