Bedford resident Richard Comeau recently returned from his fourth volunteer trip to war-torn Ukraine. Read about his experience and how he became involved.
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The Select Board on Monday approved a town-property flag and banner policy allowing only the national, commonwealth, and Bedford flags, the national prisoner of war/missing in action flag, and those promoting town events or information.
State Rep. Ken Gordon expects the Legislature to again approve more than $500,000 next fiscal year to offset some of Bedford’s costs in educating children of
This week, the last group of families who had been housed at the Bedford emergency shelter site were relocated from the Bedford Plaza Hotel to different
A Special Town Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, at the Bedford High School auditorium. Letters and comments from Bedford residents and Town of Bedford
Springs Brook Park will be opening on Wednesday, June 19. Memberships are now available.
Garlic Mustard Removal Time is Here Again
May 2, 2024
Garlic Mustard is in bloom, probably in YOUR yard – and now is the time to pull it out!
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This week, the architect for the proposed new fire station at 139 The Great Road released cost estimates totaling almost $32 million.
Bedford Superintendent of Schools Cliff Chuang is hopeful that the $1.2 million deficit in the current education budget can be covered without
The estimated price tag for Bedford’s proposed new fire station is almost $32 million.
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May 2, 2024
The COA monthly newsletter for May written by Alison Cservenschi, Director of the Bedford Council on Aging.
The Massachusetts Port Authority, alongside a number of mutual aid partners, will hold an emergency response exercise on Tuesday, May 7 at Hanscom Field (BED).
Residents are invited to join the Bedford Trails Committee for a free trail walk in the woods from 10 a.m. to 12:30
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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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In art rooms around all four Bedford Public Schools, students and faculty are busy preparing for this weekend’s
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
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The Bedford High School boys’ lacrosse team won its first game of 2024 emphatically on Monday, defeating Lowell,
The Bedford High School boys' varsity tennis team has won its last two matches.
Bedford High School track teams have been shining this season, including a strong showing at the MSTCA Division
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“You are talented, gifted, smart, and more than able to accomplish all of your dreams. Your dreams should
Middlesex Community College hosted the college’s second Day of Love, Acceptance, and Belonging on April 17.
Everyone is invited to join Bedford Public Schools in a community education session designed to promote safe learning
Letters to the Editor
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See allAn Obituary: Barbara Genetti Bailey
April 17, 2024
An Obituary: James Blaine Pray
April 12, 2024