Less than 10 weeks before the close of the fiscal year, Bedford’s education budget is running a deficit of more than $1.2 million.
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Bedford TV unveiled a 14-minute film at a premiere celebration on Sunday afternoon in the Great Room of Old Town Hall, honoring the five students, ages 11-16, totally responsible for the project.
‘Imagine’ – A Call to Artists to Show and Sell Fine Art at Cultural District Music and Arts Festival
April 25, 2024
The Bedford Cultural District Partnership invites area artists to show and sell their fine art at the Music and Arts Festival 2024 on June 15. Register
Mango Bay Day Block Party at Historic Farm on May 4
April 25, 2024
The folks at Mango Bay Equestrian Center at 253 Davis Rd. are inviting residents to drop by their Mango Bay Day Block Party from 1 to
Enjoy a Night of Music with Rock Voices on Sunday
April 25, 2024
Rock Voices will be in concert at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 28 at the John Glenn Middle School. The event includes a raffle to benefit
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc. was awarded the MassEcon Gold Award for Economic Impact in the Northeast region for their outstanding contributions to the Massachusetts economy.
Registration is now open for the 2024 Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai, scheduled for October 6.
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The Bedford Select Board is seeking 3 residents to serve as at-large members on the Charter & Bylaw Review Committee.
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.
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The town has engaged a contractor to undertake the last portion of the three-phase sewer infrastructure expansion intended to accommodate the needs
First Parish on the Bedford Common’s annual plant and craft fair returns for its 68th year. The fair (free and all are
The Bedford Health Department will be hosting a rabies clinic for cats and dogs from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 11.
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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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Local musicians are getting together on Saturday, April 27 at First Parish on the Common for an evening
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
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The Bedford High School baseball program invites the public to support the team with two upcoming fundraising events:
“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
Schools
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BEST PTO is excited to announce another month-long partnership with WECO benefiting Bedford Elementary Schools.
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
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