Net Zero Forum “Zeroes In” on Carbon Reduction, Energy Saving
By Dot Bergin Despite intermittent downpours, 30 or more interested Bedford residents turned out for the Net Zero Advisory Council’s public forum
Letter to the Editor, 20 June 2019: Composting in the Modern Era
Let’s face it: we all produce a lot of garbage. It is a byproduct of our lives. Most of it ends up
Automated Recycling Collection Begins on Monday, July 1
Compiled by The Bedford Citizen New Cart Delivery Begins on Monday, June 24 Bedford’s new 64-gallon carts for the Town’s automated recycling
Mosquito Spraying Planned for Bedford Wednesday, June 19 ~ Rain Date Monday, June 24
Submitted by the Bedford Board of Health The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck mounted aerosol sprayer
Net Zero Advisory Council Public Forum ~ Thursday, June 20 at 7 PM
Submitted by the Net Zero Advisory Council The Net Zero Advisory Council will host a public forum on Thursday, June 20, 2019,
Thank you for Investing in The Bedford Citizen
By Teri Morrow ~ President and Publisher We made it! Thank you for supporting our spring fundraising drive. We are so grateful
First Parish Dedicates its Solar Panels with Appropriate Ceremony, and a Touch of Whimsy
By Meredith McCulloch The sanctuary at First Parish was festooned with smiling sun balloons on Sunday, June 9, as the congregation celebrated
Energy and Sustainability Committee Offers New Solutions
By Ben Oleksinski The Energy and Sustainability Committee (ESC) met on May 30 to discuss progress made on the Community Choice Aggregation
Digging in the Dirt – June, 2019
By Stacy Kershaw This is by far my favorite time of the year. The drenching rains are gone, the sun is shining,
Recycling Know No’s Number 10 ~ Plastic Flower Pots
By Gene Kalb It’s spring! People are planting flowers and vegetables. The question is what can you do with those plastic flower
Riverfest ~ The 20th Anniversary Celebration of our Wild and Scenic Rivers
Compiled by The Bedford Citizen A cold and rainy spring, families are ready to get outside for fishing, hiking, paddling, art, music,
A New Column for Sharing Life Events in The Bedford Citizen
By Elizabeth Hacala To expand The Bedford Citizen's coverage of news about people in and connected to Bedford, we now offer the
Community Choice Aggregation Program to Roll Out in August, 2019
Submitted by the Town of Bedford Eversource Residential Basic Service Rate Starting July 1: $0.10836 per kWh ~ Bedford Community Choice Aggregation
Trees for a Changing Climate in Bedford
Ken Prescott, Arbor Resource Committee Second of two articles As our climate changes, growing conditions for plants and trees will also change.
Volunteers and the DPW Provide Extensive Improvements for Bedford’s Trails System on May 11 Work Day
Submitted by the Bedford Trails Committee Many Thanks to over a dozen volunteers on Bedford Trails Day: Bedford residents, members of the
New Carts will Allow Automated Recycling Collection This Summer
By Meredith McCulloch Beginning on July 1, Bedford streets will be lined with 64-gallon royal blue recycling carts under a refuse and
Girl Scout Silver Award Project Takes on Methane Leaks in Bedford
By Carina Panfili, Ameera Saba, and Sabrina Turner The Silver Award is the highest award a Cadette Girl Scout can earn in
Stand Up for News that Strengthens Our Community and Our Democracy
By Teri Morrow, President and Publisher, The Bedford Citizen Every day, The Bedford Citizen works to produce stories that bring transparency to
Summer Jobs ~ Environmental Opportunities on Local Rivers
Compiled by The Bedford Citizen OARS -- the organization that supports the Assabet, Sudbury, and Concord Rivers -- seeks energetic & dedicated
How Climate Change Will Affect Bedford’s Trees ~ Part One
Ken Prescott, Bedford Arbor Resource Committee ~ First of two articles The Bedford Arbor Resource Committee is considering how climate change could
Bedford CSA in Bedford will Support Low-Income Community Access to Fresh Food
Submitted by New Entry Food Hub A new Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) site, New Entry Food Hub, will open June 18 in
Freedom of the Press Described as a Citizen Responsibility
By Meredith McCulloch The speakers at a First Amendment and the Free Press program on May 13 had advice for concerned citizens:
Recycling Know No’s Number 9 ~ Found in the Bins!
Compiled by The Bedford Citizen Recently Bedford’s Recycling Coordinator Ed McGrath made his rounds checking trash carts and recycling bins. To his
Spring Officially Cancelled – Board Votes Unanimously to Start Summer Early
By The Bedford Scallion By The Bedford ScallionAfter weeks of rain, drizzle, and cold, the Town has taken the unprecedented move to
About PFAS in Bedford ~ In the Ground Water, not in the Town’s Drinking Water
Compiled by The Bedford Citizen A Bedford Patch story on May 8, 2019 states, “PFAS were found in drinking water supplies in
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