Democratic Caucus and Town Committee Meeting by Andrew Lum, BHS Class of 2024 May 16, 2023 1 min read On Thursday June 15th at 7 PM, Democrats will convene virtually to choose 9 delegates and 4 alternates to represent Bedford at Read More
Town Election, March 11: Candidates Needed for 13 Open Positions on Town Boards by The Bedford Citizen December 9, 2022 1 min read For the upcoming spring election there are 13 open positions on seven boards and committees. Now is the time to consider how you Read More
Bedford Turnout Tops 60 Percent in State Election by Mike Rosenberg November 9, 2022 1 min read The town clerk’s office, in its preliminary results posted about an hour after the polls closed at 8 p.m., reported that 6,507 Read More
Some BHS Seniors Voting for the First Time by Toby Favalora November 8, 2022 1 min read Election day is here and for some Bedford High School seniors, it is their first opportunity to vote. When asked why they plan Read More
As Election Day Nears, More Than 20 Percent of Town Has Already Voted by Mike Rosenberg November 7, 2022 1 min read The polls at John Glenn Middle School will be open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the State Election. Read More
Deadline for Final Election and Special Town Meeting Letters and Comments by The Bedford Citizen November 4, 2022 1 min read This was originally published on October 28, but is a reminder that the deadline for Letters to the Editors and comments on any Read More
Bedford Candidate Forum ~ Watch LIVE on Sunday, Feb. 28 ~ 1 to 6 pm by The Bedford Citizen February 26, 2021 1 min read The League of Women Voters of Bedford will sponsor a Candidate Forum for our local election on Sunday, February 28, 2021, beginning Read More
Letter to the Editor: Supporting Catherine Van Praagh for Board of Health by The Bedford Citizen February 22, 2021 1 min read I am writing this letter in support of Catherine Van Praagh, who is running for a seat on the Board of Health. Read More
League of Women Voters Sets Online Forum on February 28 ~ Learn About the Candidates in Bedford’s March 13 Town Election by The Bedford Citizen February 20, 2021 1 min read The League of Women Voters of Bedford will sponsor a Candidate Forum for our local election on Sunday, February 28, 2021, beginning Read More
Letter to the Editor: Supporting Chris Gittins for Planning Board by The Bedford Citizen February 19, 2021 1 min read I am supporting Chris Gittins for Planning Board at the Town Election, Saturday, March 13. I have known Chris for many years. Read More
Planning to Vote in Bedford’s March 13 Election? Register Tomorrow, Saturday, Feb 20 by The Bedford Citizen February 19, 2021 1 min read Residents planning to vote in Bedford's March 13 Town Election must register by 8 pm on Saturday, Feb.20. The Town Clerk's office Read More
Armen Matthew Zildjian: Candidate for Planning Board by The Bedford Citizen February 4, 2021 2 mins read There is little doubt that the times we are living through are unprecedented and difficult. The challenges that our community has encountered Read More
Bedford Housing Authority Thanks Lew Putney for his Service by The Bedford Citizen January 28, 2021 1 min read The BHA Staff and Board were sad to hear that Mr. Lewis Putney will be retiring and will not be running for Read More
Potential Candidates Stand for Bedford’s 2021 Town Election by The Bedford Citizen January 27, 2021 1 min read With seats on several boards without candidates last week, as of Wednesday, Jan. 27, each contest has at least one candidate except Read More
What Does a Town Assessor Do? by The Bedford Citizen January 27, 2021 1 min read The elected Board of Assessors is composed of three townspeople, each elected for a three-year term. Elected Assessors must pass a training Read More
The Town of Bedford Needs You! by The Bedford Citizen January 9, 2021 1 min read Editor’s Note--As of Friday, Jan. 8, we continue to wait for the confirmation of the Governor’s signature on the bill that authorizes Read More
Letter to the Editor: A Call for Participatory Local Government by The Bedford Citizen January 8, 2021 1 min read We have been inundated and consumed with the politics of our democracy at the national level for the last year or more. Read More
Bedford 2021 ~ A Town Election in the Time of Pandemic by The Bedford Citizen January 5, 2021 2 mins read Editor's Note—Breaking News: At least four town offices on Bedford's March 13 ballot are wide open on the night when the citizens Read More
Update: Bedford Caucus Legislation with Reduced Signature Requirement Heading Down to the Wire at the State House by Mike Rosenberg January 4, 2021 1 min read Legislation permitting candidates for Bedford town office to qualify for the ballot with only 10 residents’ signatures on nominating petitions is expected Read More
Bedford’s Preliminary Vote Totals at 10 pm on November 3, 2020 by The Bedford Citizen November 3, 2020 1 min read With the early vote for Precinct 4 yet to post, and the possibility of additional late-arriving mail-in ballots, the machine tapes from Read More
An Out-of-Town Campaign Truck Arrived in Bedford Late Wednesday by Mike Rosenberg October 30, 2020 2 mins read A box truck displaying an oversize sign in support of law enforcement has been occupying two prime parking spaces in Bedford Center Read More
Letter to the Editor: Supporting Kevin O’Connor, Opposing Question 2 by The Bedford Citizen October 24, 2020 1 min read I support Kevin O'Connor for US Senate to represent Massachusetts. Read More
The 2020 Presidential Election is Underway in Bedford by The Bedford Citizen October 24, 2020 1 min read By mid-week, almost 39% of Bedford's 10,000+ registered voters cast their ballots in the November 3 election. Of the 5,431 ballots mailed Read More
OpEd: Write-in Candidate for State Senate, Peter G. Hill by The Bedford Citizen October 22, 2020 1 min read Senator Michael Barrett is running unopposed for State Senate here in Massachusetts. I am asking voters to write in my name Peter Read More
There is Still Time to Register and Vote in the November 3 Election by The Bedford Citizen October 22, 2020 1 min read Not registered to vote in the November 3 election? There's still time, but you'll need to move quickly. Voter Registration ~ Deadline: Read More