The Bedford Citizen

October 15, 2021

Community News

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Restoration Advisory Board ~ Wednesday, Oct. 27 ~ Regarding the Former Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant (NWIRP) on Hartwell Hill

Click this link to read about recent NWIRP clean-up initiatives ~ Submitted on behalf of the US Navy The Navy will hold a virtual Restoration Advisory Board meeting regarding the status of the US Navy’s continuing cleanup actions on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, from…

What Happens when Covid is No Longer an Excuse?

January 19, 2022

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I know we are in the middle of the omicron surge, with…

An Obituary: Harold Henry Sargent, Jr.

August 20, 2021

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Harold Henry Sargent, Jr. passed away on August 12, 2021. A graduate…

COVID-19 & Flu Vaccination Clinic ~ Monday, January 31, 4 to 6 pm

by The Bedford Citizen

January 26, 2022

1 min read

The Health Department is offering Flu Vaccines and COVID-19 Vaccines/Boosters at the Town Center Building, 12 Mudge Way, Flint Room, 2nd Floor.

Flu…

The ABCs of Racism: Fostering Conversation and Action about Race and Justice with Kids

by The Bedford Citizen

January 26, 2022

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~ Submitted by Bedford's Parents Diversity Council

We all know children are full of questions, asking about the things they observe in the…

Police Chief Robert Bongiorno to Retire

by The Bedford Citizen

January 25, 2022

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~ Submitted by The Town of Bedford

Bedford Police Chief Robert Bongiorno has announced his retirement, wrapping up a career in public service…

Bedford Grade 5 Travel Basketball Beats Undefeated Wayland, 27-24

by The Bedford Citizen

January 25, 2022

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~ Submitted by Jocelyn Finn

Bedford Grade 5 travel showed an excellent performance overall this past week, but especially on defense. They showed…

Residents may Register for COVID-19 Test Kits ~ Distribution begins Wed. Jan. 26 at Town Hall

by The Bedford Citizen

January 25, 2022

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Beginning Wednesday, January 26, at-home COVID-19 test kits will be handed out to Bedford residents in the lobby of Town Hall (10 Mudge…

Bedford’s FY2023 Budget Challenges Discussed during Saturday Morning Virtual Retreat

by The Bedford Citizen

January 24, 2022

7 mins read

Refuse and solid waste. Departmental staffing. Materials, contractor services, and energy. These were prominent among the challenges addressed by municipal department heads…

What Are You Waiting For? Report for The Bedford Citizen in 2022

by The Bedford Citizen

January 22, 2022

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~ Submitted by Ginni Spencer, Co-president, The Bedford Citizen We’re three weeks into our New Year’s Resolutions…and, well…how’s that going for you?…

Thank You for Helping The Citizen reach our 2021 Year-end Fundraising Goal!

by The Bedford Citizen

January 22, 2022

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With all the challenges and uncertainties that 2021 brought, there are a few things that remain sure and steady – the commitment…

An Obituary: Paulette Long Taggart

by The Bedford Citizen

January 22, 2022

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Paulette Long Taggart passed away on January 12, 2022. A resident of Carleton Willard Village since 2006, Mrs. Taggart's love of the…

Representative Gordon, House Passes a $55 Million COVID-19 Response Bill

by The Bedford Citizen

January 20, 2022

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~ Submitted by Rep. Ken Gordon (D-Bedford)

The Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed an appropriations bill on Wednesday that includes funding for…

An Obituary: Thomas J. Porter, II

by The Bedford Citizen

January 20, 2022

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Thomas J. Porter, II passed away on January 17, 2022. Active in youth sports growing up in Bedford, Mr. Porter was a…

Ways to Connect with The Bedford Citizen

by The Bedford Citizen

January 18, 2022

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The Bedford Citizen welcomes input from the community and you, our readers.

Voicemail messages can be left at 781-325-8606.

Submission guidelines for articles or…

Monday’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observance ~ A Bedford Family Reflects

by The Bedford Citizen

January 18, 2022

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~ Submitted by Bopha Malone Many thanks to Bedford Embraces Diversity, Parents Diversity Council and Bedford Rotary Club for organizing such a…

Bedford Defeats Bedford ~ 3rd-Grade Travel Basketball Recap

by The Bedford Citizen

January 18, 2022

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The Bedford Boys Grade 3 Travel Basketball program, consisting of 16 boys, had the opportunity to play one another on Sunday. These…

Letter to the Editor: A Poem Honoring John Brown

by The Bedford Citizen

January 17, 2022

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~ Submitted by Donald Marshall

On Martin Luther King Day, perhaps this little historical note will be of interest.

While I was perusing the…

Nomination Comments ~ Follow-up to Bedford’s Annual Town Caucus 2022

by The Bedford Citizen

January 14, 2022

29 mins read

Adjusted protocols for Bedford's annual Town Caucus eliminated nomination speeches—candidates were nominated and seconded from the floor without traditional speeches by the…

Real Estate Transfers ~ December 23, 2021

by The Bedford Citizen

January 14, 2022

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Please join us in bidding adieu to the sellers and welcoming Bedford’s newest residents.…

Superintendent Conrad’s Weekly Update ~ January 14, 2022

by The Bedford Citizen

January 14, 2022

26 mins read

Editor’s Note: This week’s message from Superintendent Conrad shares much important information: an update on a webinar with the US Secretary of…

An Obituary: Edward James ‘Ed’ Reardon

by The Bedford Citizen

January 13, 2022

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Edward James 'Ed' Reardon passed away on January 9, 2022; a longtime Arlington resident, Mr. Reardon died at the Edith Nourse Rogers…

Outdoor Burning Season in Bedford ~ January 15 to May 1, 2022

by The Bedford Citizen

January 13, 2022

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Massachusetts state-regulated outdoor burning season runs from January 15 through May 1 each year.

A written burning permit must be obtained from the…

Covid Test Kits for Bedford Seniors ~ 9 am to Noon ~ Friday, Jan. 14 ~ Pre-Registration Required

by The Bedford Citizen

January 12, 2022

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In order to provide additional COVID-19 testing options for residents, the Town of Bedford is focused on acquiring and distributing several thousand…

The Bedford Minuteman Scholarship Trust Thanks You for Purchasing Holiday Luminaria

by The Bedford Citizen

January 12, 2022

1 min read

~ Submitted by Paul Ciaccia and the Bedford Minuteman Scholarship Trust

The Bedford Minuteman Scholarship Trust thanks everyone who purchased luminaria this past…

An Obituary: Charles R. Mahar, Jr.

by The Bedford Citizen

January 12, 2022

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Charles R. Mahar, Jr., passed away on January 5, 2022. Mr. Mahar worked at Polaroid for 40 years before starting Enviro Corporation,…

Eight for Eight: BHS Girls Basketball Wins, 67-43, Over Acton-Boxborough.

by The Bedford Citizen

January 11, 2022

1 min read

Congratulations on Win # 8! Ahead 33-20 at the half, the team went on to trounce Acton-Boxborough, 67-43. Details as soon as…

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