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
Breaking with the Breaks – Time to Get Rid of February Break? by Gene Kalb March 30, 2021 1 min read Should Massachusetts school districts eliminate February vacation? Boston Globe - March 24, 2021. Most states around the country have one spring break Read More
A Foggy Morning ~ March 23, 2021 by Gene Kalb March 23, 2021 1 min read Early morning dog walk in the fog at Clark Conservation land Read More
Are you comfortable eating in a restaurant inside yet? by Gene Kalb March 20, 2021 1 min read There is some good news on both the Covid-19 cases and the vaccination rollout here in Bedford. See how many people have Read More
Storywalk® Behind Davis School Sheds its Snow by Gene Kalb March 19, 2021 1 min read There is a great Storywalk® behind the playground at Davis School. It's actually been there for a while. But just Read More
New Poll – How Long Until We’re Back to Normal? by Gene Kalb March 13, 2021 1 min read We asked this question a while ago, and thought we would revisit it again. Things certainly are looking brighter as it relates Read More
What Happens when the Seniors Rule the World by Gene Kalb March 10, 2021 1 min read The vast majority of 75-year-olds have received their second shot of the Covid-19 vaccine. With the new CDC guidelines, this population has Read More
Luigi’s is Not Coming to Former Papa Gino’s Site by Gene Kalb March 5, 2021 1 min read It’s true, they’re not. But this is a story about click bait and elections. We have an important election coming up on Read More
New Poll – Vaccine Choices? by Gene Kalb February 27, 2021 1 min read The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine seems to be very close to being granted emergency use authorization from the FDA. The two Read More
Visiting Colleges in a Pandemic – Plan B by Gene Kalb February 16, 2021 7 mins read Visiting colleges was always a big part of the college admissions process. There is something about being on a campus and seeing Read More
New Poll – Massachusetts Vaccine Rollout by Gene Kalb February 13, 2021 1 min read The Covid-19 vaccine rollout is moving along. As of February 12, 11.3% of Massachusetts residents received their first shot, and 3.7% of Read More
New to Bedford ~ Not quite everything you need to know, but close! (Even if you’ve lived here a while you might learn something) by Gene Kalb February 9, 2021 3 mins read Welcome to our new series, New to Bedford. Bedford is a great place to live. There’s a lot to offer but it Read More
New Poll – Vaccine Preference – What is Most Important to You? by Gene Kalb February 6, 2021 1 min read The other day as I was researching vaccine appointments from the state website I noticed a little parenthetical statement. It said Fenway Read More
College Admissions in a Pandemic World by Gene Kalb February 3, 2021 7 mins read Covid-19 has altered so much of everyday life: work, play, and school. Being a high school senior, or a parent of one, Read More
How Many People in Bedford Have Been Personally Affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic New Poll by Gene Kalb January 19, 2021 1 min read As of Jan. 19 there were close to 24 million cases of Covid-19 reported in the country with close to 400,000 deaths. Read More
How Did That Puppy in the Window Get Its Name? by Gene Kalb December 31, 2020 5 mins read There was a recent article in the Washington Post titled The NameGame: For these pets, inspiration came in many forms, November 23, Read More
If You Build It, They Will Come by Gene Kalb December 28, 2020 1 min read The 13th annual Yankee Stick Swap found a surprise this year on Christmas Eve morning. Overnight, a large monolith appeared at the Read More
The End is Near? by Gene Kalb December 21, 2020 2 mins read The news of two coronavirus vaccines recently approved by the FDA and already being. distributed gives us all a sense that things Read More
The 2021 Bedford Guide ~ Behind the Scenes by Gene Kalb November 27, 2020 3 mins read How do you make 2020 into a feel-good story? The short answer, it was easy in Bedford. When 2020 happened, it was Read More
Thanksgiving 2020 – A Chance to Purge Traditions by Gene Kalb November 25, 2020 1 min read Thanksgiving 2020 is going to look different, but if you play your cards right it could be an opportunity. To quote Rahm Read More
Bedford Guide 2021 Coming Soon ~ Start the Presses! by Gene Kalb November 12, 2020 1 min read The 2021 Bedford Guide has been released to the printer! Look for it in your mailbox in the next week or so. Read More
Breaking News ~ Greasy Pizza Boxes May be Recycled! by Gene Kalb October 27, 2020 2 mins read If you’re like most people, you spend a lot of time worrying about whether your greasy pizza box has too much grease Read More
Kicks for Cancer this Weekend ~ Fundraising Events and Ceremony to Honor Jeff Hoyland by Gene Kalb October 15, 2020 2 mins read Kicks for Cancer fundraisers at Summit Health and a raffle sponsored by BHS Soccer teams, along with a ceremony to honor Jeff Read More
Lexington Food Hall ~ Opening on Maguire Road Just Over the Bedford Town Line by Gene Kalb October 13, 2020 2 mins read Lexington Welcomes Revolution Hall, Opening October 14th Craft Food Hall, a New Concept in Dining, introduces its Fourth Location Read More
Town Mulls Adding Toll Booth to Help Defray Cost of Lantern Lane Bridge by Gene Kalb October 10, 2020 1 min read The Lantern Lane Bridge is a hit. Since its installation over the summer, the reviews have been great. “It’s a nice bridge,” Read More
Coming Soon: The Bedford Guide 2021 by Gene Kalb October 3, 2020 1 min read The Bedford Guide 2021 - A look back at 2020 - A typical year, it was not! You just know you’ll remember Read More