Health Board Favors Signs Sharing State’s Turf Guidance by Mike Rosenberg April 8, 2024 1 min read Bid invitations for installation of synthetic turf at Bedford High School’s Sabourin Field are still weeks away, but the Board of Health Read More
Health Board Unanimously Approves ‘Communication Framework’ by Mike Rosenberg April 4, 2024 3 mins read The Bedford Board of Health this week unanimously approved what it called an “enhanced health-related communication framework.” Read More
Shelter Expected to Remain Open through June by Mike Rosenberg April 4, 2024 1 min read The emergency shelter at 340 The Great Road, housing some 90 migrant families, is expected to remain open until the end of Read More
Eye Safety Tips During a Total Solar Eclipse by Town of Bedford March 26, 2024 3 mins read The Bedford Board of Health posted a link from NASA offering safety tips to follow during the total solar eclipse that will Read More
Letter to the Editor: Board of Health Should Rotate Position of Chair by The Opinion Editors @ The Bedford Citizen March 26, 2024 1 min read Submitted by Robert Kalantari Read More
Health Board Members Differ on Covid Community Input Approach by Mike Rosenberg March 12, 2024 3 mins read The Bedford Board of Health continues to discuss an evaluation of the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the Bedford community. Read More
Bedford Health Board to Share Risks, Acknowledge Benefits of Synthetic Turf by Mike Rosenberg March 6, 2024 2 mins read The Bedford Board of Health will present the health benefits and potential risks of playing on synthetic turf when the proposed replacement Read More
Bedford Residents Can Pick Up Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests by Town of Bedford February 22, 2024 1 min read The Town of Bedford has received a new supply of free COVID-19 tests. Read More
All Town Office-Seekers Running Unopposed by Mike Rosenberg January 17, 2024 1 min read There will be no contests on the Saturday, March 9 Town Election printed ballot. Read More
Candidates Emerge at Caucus to Fill Many Ballot Vacancies by Mike Rosenberg January 10, 2024 4 mins read Town Caucus confirmed candidates for Town Moderator, Select Board, Bedford School Committee, Regional School Committee, Board of Assessors, Board of Library Trustees, Read More
Health Director Reports ‘Bit of an Uptick’ in Covid by Mike Rosenberg August 11, 2023 1 min read Bedford Health and Human Services Director Heidi Porter told the Board of Health this week that “we are seeing a little bit Read More
Health Board Gives Green Light to First Body Art Business by Mike Rosenberg March 9, 2023 1 min read The Board of Health on Monday approved permits for the operation of Bedford’s first body-art establishment. Olivia Kharin received approval to expand Read More
Bedford Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Cats and Dogs on April 8 by Town of Bedford March 6, 2023 1 min read The Bedford Health Department will be hosting a rabies clinic for cats and dogs from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 8. The clinic Read More
Election 2023: Susan Schwartz Running for Reelection to Bedford Board of Health by The Bedford Citizen January 9, 2023 1 min read Susan Schwartz announces candidacy for re-election to the Bedford Board of Health. Read More
Health Board Promoting Prevention of Gun Violence by Mike Rosenberg December 13, 2022 1 min read Promoting gun-violence prevention is a goal of the Board of Health this year. “It’s really nice to see the collaboration with the Read More
Health Department Offer Free Flu Vaccine Clinic in September and October by The Bedford Citizen September 21, 2022 2 mins read In an effort to protect people who live and work in Bedford from getting the flu, the Bedford Health Department has scheduled free flu Read More
Health Board Adds a Goal: Access to Reproductive Health Services by Mike Rosenberg September 1, 2022 2 mins read The Board of Health this week unanimously voted to make access to reproductive health services one of its departmental goals for the Read More
Good News from the Board of Health: Covid Cases on the Decline by Mike Rosenberg May 12, 2021 1 min read Local cases of Covid-19 are on a sharp decline, the town’s community health nurse told the Board of Health at its virtual Read More
Vaccination Rates, Covid Testing, & Other Topics Discussed at Monday’s Board of Health Meeting by Mike Rosenberg April 7, 2021 3 mins read The director of the town’s Health and Human Services Department told the Board of Health Monday that 18 percent of Bedford residents Read More
Board of Health Announces Vaccines Delayed for Town Clinics by The Bedford Citizen February 17, 2021 1 min read A brief Board of Health agenda for the meeting held on Tuesday, Feb. 16 focused largely on an update about weekly town Read More
Flu Clinic on Wednesday, December 2 ~ From 2 to 3:30 pm by The Bedford Citizen November 27, 2020 1 min read The influenza immunization is now required for all children 6 months of age or older who are attending Massachusetts child care, pre-school, Read More
Additional Drive-thru Flu Clinics Scheduled on 11/9 and 11/13 by The Bedford Citizen November 5, 2020 1 min read In an effort to protect people who live and work in Bedford from getting the flu, the Bedford Board of Health has Read More
Bedford Public Schools ~ Flu Clinic Update ~ Friday, October 30, 2020 by The Bedford Citizen October 31, 2020 1 min read Thank you to all parents, families, and caregivers who have already sent in the documentation that their child has received the 2020 Read More
Household Hazardous Waste Collection ~ Saturday, August 15 ~ Online Registration Required by The Bedford Citizen July 31, 2020 1 min read To take advantage of free hazardous waste material drop-off at the Minuteman Hazardous Waste Products Regional Facility, located at 60 Hartwell Avenue Read More
Phase 2: Reopening Guidance for Businesses by The Bedford Citizen June 10, 2020 2 mins read As we continue to move forward with the Governor’s plan to phase in the reopening of different establishments and businesses, the Bedford Read More