Columns ‘Tis the Season to Shop – What’s Bedford Thinking? December 8, 2023 One of the benchmarks economists is how people feel about spending for the holidays. What's Bedford Thinking? Are you spending more than last year this year? Take our poll! Read More
Columns Bedford Restaurant Round-Up – December December 6, 2023 December is here and it’s a great time to go out with family and friends. Here’s what’s happening on the local scene. Read More
The 2024 Bedford Guide is Now Available We hope you have received the 2024 Bedford Guide in the mail. It
The 2023 Holiday House Tour on Sunday, Dec. 10 by Gene Kalb November 30, 2023 1 min read Started in 1997, one of the great traditions here in Bedford is the Holiday House Tour. Hosted by Suzanne & Company, it’s Read More
The Bedford Citizen – Our raison d’etre #2 by Gene Kalb November 29, 2023 1 min read Local news has been on the decline nationally for the past decade, which is of the raison d'etre for the Bedford Citizen Read More
Come from Away – The Community at Hanscom AFB by Gene Kalb November 20, 2023 5 mins read Most people in Bedford are familiar with Hanscom Air Force Base: one can’t miss the exit signs on I-95/Rte 128 and Rte Read More
The 2024 Bedford Guide is Coming! by Gene Kalb November 17, 2023 1 min read Check you mailboxes next week! The Bedford Guide is at the printer and is scheduled to be delivered to everyone’s mailbox on Read More
The Bedford Citizen – Our raison d’etre by Gene Kalb November 14, 2023 1 min read Local news is more than just something nice to have. Local news really is the foundation of a community. Read More
Christmas Lights – When is Too Soon? What’s Bedford Thinking? by Gene Kalb November 10, 2023 1 min read What's Bedford Thinking? When is too soon to display holiday lights? Take our poll! Read More
Flavors of Bedford Returns From its Pandemic Hiatus by Gene Kalb November 8, 2023 1 min read Over 175 guests enjoyed tasting menus from local restaurants at the Bedford Chamber of Commerce Flavors of Bedford this past Sunday. Read More
Bedford Wildlife: Why Coyotes Howl by Gene Kalb November 8, 2023 1 min read The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife has an interesting article this month asking if coyotes howl at the moon. Do coyotes Read More
Bedford Restaurant Round-Up – November by Gene Kalb November 3, 2023 1 min read November kicks off the Holiday season. For the restaurant scene here in town that means the entertainment and promotions are back as Read More
Leaf Blowers – What’s Bedford Thinking by Gene Kalb November 3, 2023 1 min read It’s late fall, the trees are dropping their leaves and with the leaves hitting the ground there is the ubiquitous hum of Read More
What’s Bedford Thinking? Top Halloween Candy by Gene Kalb October 27, 2023 1 min read Halloween candy is on the minds of many this week - did you get enough to hand out, how much are you Read More
Recycling Know-No’s – Textiles and Clothing – What Goes Where? by Gene Kalb October 19, 2023 1 min read Back with another reminder and info on textile recycling in town! What should you do with anything made of fabric you would Read More
Coffee, Breakfast, and Classic Cars of Bedford – Peppers Grille Event A Success by Gene Kalb October 10, 2023 1 min read Last Sunday, October 1, Peppers Grille along with the help from The Bedford Citizen played host to Coffee, Breakfast, and Classic Cars of Read More
The Bedford Guide is Coming Soon – Traditions by Gene Kalb October 6, 2023 4 mins read This year's "Bedford Guide" is in the works! In this year's Guide we are looking at some traditions in town, including the Read More
Dishwasher Pre Wash – What’s Bedford Thinking? by Gene Kalb October 6, 2023 1 min read Research has shown that you should not pre-wash your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, but a lot of us still Read More
Bedford Restaurant Round-Up – October by Gene Kalb October 5, 2023 1 min read Taylor Swift? Beer Cheese Fondue? Karaoke? Check out what's going on in Bedford's restaurant scene in October's Restaurant Round Up. Read More
Coffee, Breakfast, and Classic Cars of Bedford – Peppers Grille, October 1 by Gene Kalb September 22, 2023 1 min read Come to Peppers Grille at 321 Great Rd. for breakfast and classic cars. Cruising with the Classics takes place from 8 to Read More
Credit Scores – What’s Bedford Thinking? by Gene Kalb September 8, 2023 1 min read Michelle Singletary, personal advice columnist for The Washington Post, wrote today that her perfect 850 credit score went down after she paid Read More
Bedford Restaurant Round-Up – September by Gene Kalb September 7, 2023 2 mins read Check out some of the happenings around Bedford restaurants this month! Live music, new hours, a Comedy Show, Trivia, deals and more. Read More
Labor Unions – What’s Bedford Thinking? by Gene Kalb September 1, 2023 1 min read Beyond the cookouts and long weekend getaways Labor Day celebrates the labor movement in this country. We're wondering how many in Bedford Read More
What’s Bedford Thinking? Massachusetts State Seal by Gene Kalb August 25, 2023 1 min read Do you think Massachusetts should update the State Seal and Motto? Tell us what you're thinking in the latest What's Bedford Thinking Read More
About those Beautiful Traffic Islands – Thanks to the Bedford Garden Club by Gene Kalb August 11, 2023 2 mins read Driving around town in the summer, it is easy to notice the beautiful gardens that brighten up the various traffic islands and Read More
Ice Cream – How many flavors have you tried at Bedford Farms? by Gene Kalb August 11, 2023 1 min read One of the great traditions in the summer is getting ice cream at Bedford Farms. Do you have a go to order? Read More
Restaurant Round Up – August by Gene Kalb August 7, 2023 1 min read Check out a few things going on at Bedford restaurants this month. Read More
‘Citizens Among Us 2024’ – We need your nominations for the Bedford Guide 2024 by Gene Kalb July 25, 2023 1 min read We’re working on this year’s Bedford Guide. One of the popular features is "Citizen Among Us." Do you have a recommendation for Read More