All of the school-age children who moved out of the emergency shelter in Bedford to new quarters in Lowell have returned to the four schools here, according to Superintendent Cliff Chuang.
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Officers of the Bedford Minuteman Company Memorial Scholarship Trust, a spinoff affiliate of the Bedford Minuteman Company, presented a check for $5,000 to school officials to enhance curricular materials this week.
Public Forums Announced for New Fire Station Project
April 26, 2024
Residents are invited to participate in two public forums regarding the new fire station project, in person on April 30, and virtual on May 6.
Ups and downs with the weather and scores this week, but BHS spring sports continue on. Some pictures from this week in Bucs varsity athletics.
Tree Honoring Rachel Murphy Will Be Planted on Saturday
April 26, 2024
On Friday, to observe Arbor Day, the Bedford Department of Public Works planted two American Elms cultivars at Shawsheen Cemetery.
Bedford Real Estate Transfers ~ April 12, 2024
April 26, 2024
The Bedford Citizen posts real estate transfers through an agreement with The Warren Group.
Dot’s Reading Room: Keeping the Ocean at Bay
April 26, 2024
Thinking of heading to the beach this weekend? Dot is thinking and reading about rising sea levels in this edition of Dot's Reading Room.
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Less than 10 weeks before the close of the fiscal year, Bedford’s education budget is running a deficit of more than $1.2
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
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The folks at Mango Bay Equestrian Center at 253 Davis Rd. are inviting residents to drop by their Mango Bay Day Block
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc. was awarded the MassEcon Gold Award for Economic Impact in the Northeast region for their outstanding contributions to the
Registration is now open for the 2024 Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai, scheduled for October 6.
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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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Bedford TV unveiled a 14-minute film at a premiere celebration on Sunday afternoon in the Great Room of Old Town Hall, honoring
Celebrating Diversity: SAAB’s Journey to Unite and Illuminate Bedford with South Asian Culture
April 16, 2024
The South Asian Association of Bedford (SAAB) organizes a variety
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
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The movie "Challengers," which had scenes filmed in Bedford, is in theaters starting today. Will you watch it?
‘Imagine’ – A Call to Artists to Show and Sell Fine Art at Cultural District Music and Arts Festival
The Bedford Cultural District Partnership invites area artists to show and sell their fine art at the Music
Rock Voices will be in concert at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 28 at the John Glenn Middle
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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
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Superintendent Cliff Chuang's weekly update to the Bedford Public Schools community sent on April 26.
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
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