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
What’s Bedford Thinking? How Many Books Did You Read Last Year? by Gene Kalb January 5, 2024 1 min read A current YouGov poll found that 54% of Americans read a book this year (meaning 46% didn’t). We're wondering how it went Read More
2024 – New Year’s Resolutions – What’s Bedford Thinking by Gene Kalb December 29, 2023 1 min read What's Bedford Thinking about New Year's resolutions this year? Take our poll! Read More
What’s Bedford Thinking: ‘Tis the Season to Give by Gene Kalb December 22, 2023 1 min read According to a Giving USA report, giving by individuals fell by an astonishing rate of 13.4 percent after adjusting for inflation in Read More
Communities within Communities – Bedford Dogs by Gene Kalb December 21, 2023 3 mins read "If you want a friend, get a dog." Gene Kalb shares an essay about forming relationships and building community. Read More
The Places They’ll Go! – BHS 2015 Grad Lea Kriesberg is Cooking in the Windy City by Gene Kalb December 20, 2023 3 mins read Lea Kriesberg, BHS Class of 2015, a line cook Chicago restaurant Giant, had a dish mentioned in Michelin Guide this summer. Read More
The Bedford Citizen – Our raison d’etre #3 by Gene Kalb December 15, 2023 1 min read With local news decaying around the country, another look at why The Bedford Citizen began and continues to do what we do. Read More
What’s Bedford Thinking? ‘Tis the Season to Shop Part 2 – But Where? by Gene Kalb December 15, 2023 1 min read What's Bedford Thinking? Following up on last week's poll about how much people are spending this year, we're wondering where you are Read More
‘Tis the Season to Shop – What’s Bedford Thinking? by Gene Kalb December 8, 2023 1 min read One of the benchmarks economists is how people feel about spending for the holidays. What's Bedford Thinking? Are you spending more than Read More
Bedford Restaurant Round-Up – December by Gene Kalb December 6, 2023 1 min read 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 by Gene Kalb December 1, 2023 1 min read We hope you have received the 2024 Bedford Guide in the mail. It went out to every Bedford Residential Customer by way of Read More
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