Community News Fourth of July Musings and Facts June 28, 2024 Gene Kalb offers a few musings on 4th of July traditions in Bedford, and a listing of nearby fireworks displays. Read More
Columns What’s Bedford Thinking: New England Summer Vacation Plans – Where Are You Going? June 28, 2024 In New England we’re blessed with many choices to get away within a short drive. What's Bedford Thinking? Are you headed out on any New England trips this summer? Take our poll! Read More
Calling all Dog Owners! Enter the Dog Days of Summer Best in Show Contest and Show us Your Pups by Gene Kalb June 19, 2024 1 min read What makes a dog a champion? As we head towards the dog days of summer, could your dog be Bedford's Best in Show? Read More
What Do They Do There Anyway? Werfen by Gene Kalb June 13, 2024 2 mins read We're back at our "What do they do there anyway?" series looking at businesses in town. This time looking at what goes Read More
In Memory: Ken Pedersen, a good man, a great friend, and the best neighbor by Gene Kalb June 11, 2024 3 mins read Gene Kalb shares a tribute to his friend and neighbor of 32 years, Ken Pedersen. Pedersen passed away last week. Read More
Huge Joro Spiders in the Northeast – What’s Bedford Thinking about Spiders? by Gene Kalb June 7, 2024 1 min read Giant flying venomous arachnids? What's Bedford thinking about spiders? Take our poll! Read More
Bedford Restaurant Round-Up for June by Gene Kalb June 7, 2024 2 mins read Father’s Day, Graduations, Rehearsal Dinners, Outdoor Dining. June is a great time to get out and enjoy some of the local eateries! Check Read More
And It Was All Yellow by Gene Kalb June 4, 2024 1 min read What's with the yellow pollen?! It's EVERYWHERE! Read More
Are We Outta Here? What’s Bedford Thinking about Summer Travel by Gene Kalb May 24, 2024 1 min read What’s Bedford thinking about summer travel this year? Do you have summer plans? Take our poll and let us know! Read More
What Color is Your Thumb? What’s Bedford Thinking about Gardening? by Gene Kalb May 17, 2024 1 min read What’s Bedford Thinking about gardening? Do you have a garden where you take care of flowers and/or vegetables? Take our poll! Read More
Bedford Biz Roundup for May by Gene Kalb May 17, 2024 1 min read A quick recap of some things happening around the Bedford business community. Read More
The Bedford Citizen Will Be at the Plant Fair on May 18 on The Common by Gene Kalb May 16, 2024 1 min read Stop by and visit The Bedford Citizen at Booth #22 at the 68th Annual Plant Fair this Saturday on the Bedford Common Read More
Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road? Was it to See the Fawn Sitting by Herself? Probably Not. by Gene Kalb May 10, 2024 2 mins read The latest newsletter from the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) has two stories on things that come up here in Read More
Plant Fair Coming on May 18 – Who will be exhibiting their crafts? by Gene Kalb May 10, 2024 4 mins read First Parish in Bedford will hold its annual plant and craft fair on the Common for the 68th year, from 10 a.m. Read More
Emerson or Lahey – What’s Bedford Thinking? by Gene Kalb May 10, 2024 1 min read Which is your go to "local" hospital from Bedford? Emerson or Lahey? Take our poll! Read More
Plant Fair Coming May 18 – A vintage gardener celebrates 20 years as the Fair’s logo by Gene Kalb May 3, 2024 1 min read The First Parish on the Bedford Common will hold its annual plant and craft fair for the 68th year from 10 a.m. Read More
What’s Bedford Thinking? Artificial intelligence (AI) – And Your Career by Gene Kalb May 3, 2024 1 min read Artificial intelligence (AI) is here, and in many ways AI could be just the next wave of labor shifting. How concerned are Read More
Bedford Restaurant Round-Up for May by Gene Kalb May 1, 2024 2 mins read Cinco De Mayo, Mother’s Day, Graduations, there is a lot to celebrate in May. Check out our local eateries and take advantage Read More
Movie ‘Challengers’ Opening this Weekend – What’s Bedford Thinking? by Gene Kalb April 26, 2024 1 min read The movie "Challengers," which had scenes filmed in Bedford, is in theaters starting today. Will you watch it? Take our poll! Read More
Let’s Talk Turkey! by Gene Kalb April 23, 2024 1 min read There is no official census about how many turkeys live in Bedford, but there are a lot and it's mating season! Read More
Electric Vehicles – What’s Bedford Thinking? by Gene Kalb April 19, 2024 1 min read Electric Vehicle (EV) sales growth has been slowing recently. What’s Bedford Thinking: Are you considering an electric car in the future? Read More
Do You Remember? Name the Year – A Feature with a Bit of Nostalgia: William Dyer by Gene Kalb April 17, 2024 1 min read DRUGS, MEDICINES, GOODS, CROCKERY, and GLASS … Oh my! Play our "Name that Year" game and guess what year this ad appeared Read More
O.J. Simpson dies at 76 – What’s Bedford Thinking? by Gene Kalb April 12, 2024 1 min read O.J. Simpson passed away this week. Famous for many things, Simpson was most publicized for one of the most famous murder trials Read More
Bedford Biz Roundup from March 2024 by Gene Kalb April 10, 2024 1 min read There are lots of interesting companies that make Bedford their home. Below is a quick recap of what’s happening around town with Read More
What’s Bedford Doing?: In Case You Haven’t Heard, There’s an Eclipse on Monday by Gene Kalb April 5, 2024 7 mins read The Bedford Free Public Library will be holding a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party on Monday, April 8, starting at 2 p.m. on Read More
What’s Bedford Thinking? Tipping – Is it out of Hand? by Gene Kalb April 5, 2024 1 min read 72% of U.S. adults say tipping is expected in more places today than it was five years ago. What's Bedford Thinking about Read More
Bedford Restaurant Round-Up: April by Gene Kalb April 2, 2024 1 min read Spring has sprung! It’s a great time to emerge from your winter hibernation and see what’s new at our local dining establishments. Read More