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The Bedford School Committee will request the Finance Committee to approve a $590,000 transfer from the reserve fund to cover a fiscal 2024 budget shortfall.
The Bedford Planning Board is turning to priorities and goals for the new fiscal year.
Barbehenn to Depart Planning Board, Town
July 2, 2024
Jacinda Barbehenn told fellow Bedford Planning Board members at their recent meeting that she plans to resign after the board meets on July 9 because she
Who will be Bedford's 2024 Citizen of the Year? Nomination forms are available now and must be received by Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Local Third Act Chapter Targeting Bank Branch Again
July 2, 2024
Members and supporters of Bedford’s chapter of Third Act plan to return to Veterans Memorial Park next week to send a message to the Bank of
For years, members of the Bedford Arts and Crafts Society have been giving back to the community by crafting blankets, hats, canes, and cards to support
BHS students Gianna Carrier, Evangel Li, Aidan McDonald, and Matthew Dill powered to the final four of the U.S. Air Force JROTC Academic Bowl Championship last
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The Ad Hoc Tree Master Plan Committee will be meeting tomorrow, July 2 at 7 p.m. over Zoom.
Combined water and sewer rates for most Bedford consumers will increase by about 9.7 percent beginning next week.
Town Office Schedules for July 4 and July 5
June 28, 2024
In observance of Independence Day, here is a list of Town Offices that will be open or closed on Thursday, July 4,
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Jon O’Connor will lead a reading of the Declaration of Independence in Veterans Memorial Park on Thursday, July 4 at 10 a.m.
Here is another installment of academic awards and honors announcements about Bedford residents sent to The Bedford Citizen from the academic institutions
Springs Brook Park, Bedford's town-run swimming facility is open, with more weekend hours and non-resident options. Join the fun and stop by
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Chief John Fisher and the Bedford Police Department wish to share several important safety tips and reminders as residents prepare to celebrate
The Importance of Swim Lessons and Lesson Information
June 26, 2024
The Bedford Department of Health and Human Services offers information on the importance of swim lessons and some local options.
Expected Road Paving for the Week of June 24
June 24, 2024
The town announced which roads are expected to be affected by microsurfacing and micropaving this week.
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Bedford resident, fisherman, and content creator Michael Xu, has 659K YouTube subscribers and can be found selling fresh fish at Chip-In Farm
Economic Development Head Brings a Range of Perspectives
June 27, 2024
Meet Eric Salerno, Bedford's new Housing and Economic Development Director.
After 18 months of construction, the 92-unit senior apartment complex
Mark Cavallaro and Thelma Tatten will be remembered as "a
The Citizen caught up with Beth McMurtrie, Bedford High School
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The Cultural Council Music and Arts Festival transformed the Common into a bubble of casual creativity and congeniality.
The Bedford High School Performing Arts spring musical production of “The Addams Family” was recently honored with eleven
A program of talented musicians covering an array of musical genres, all with a Bedford connection, will take
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Bedford Senior Babe Ruth team received a special guest at their season opener - Senator Ed Markey.
The two four-by-800-meter relay teams representing Bedford High School last week at the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene,
The Bedford High School boys’ tennis team fell one match short of the MIAA Division 3 state championship
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Academic Honors - Dean's List announcements from Nichols College, Bates College, University of Rhode Island, Hofstra University, and
More than 30 John Glenn Middle School grade 8 students were recognized for academic excellence during the June
Bedford native Renby A. Fernald II, a graduate of Middlesex School in Concord, MA, was inducted into the
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