Board Approves Displaying Pride Month Banner on Town Property
The Bedford Select Board has approved placement of a banner on town property celebrating June as Pride Month in line with the recently-adopted flag and banner policy.
Deficit Remains in ‘Very Preliminary’ Look at Next School Budget
The variables that engendered a cumulative shortfall of more than $1.5 million in the current school budget will have a significant impact on next year’s spending as well.
Board of Health Declares House ‘Unfit for Human Habitation’
The Bedford Board of Health on Monday declared a single-family Bedford home
Major Fire Department Purchase on Horizon
The Capital Expenditure Committee on Wednesday reviewed the Fire Department’s six-year capital plan. There are several six-figure items, and the biggest is
Lane School is Home of State’s Art Educator of the Year
Jennifer Ferrari, the visual art teacher at Lane School, has been selected as the state’s art educator of the year by the
Bucs Win Fifth in a Row, Prepare to Face Concord
“Everyone is excited,” said BHS Head Coach Tom Tone, whose team won its fifth consecutive game last Friday, 48-19, at home over
SEPAC Board Members Aim to Raise Parent Engagement
SEPAC Board members reported on some of their recent activities to the School Committee at a meeting earlier this month. SEPAC is
Bikeway Extension Community Forum on Zoom Late Monday Afternoon
The second of two town-sponsored “community forums” on the proposed extension of the Minuteman Bikeway is scheduled for Monday from 5 to
Select Board Pushes Back on a Proposed MBTA Bus Stop Cut
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority wants to eliminate a few bus stops along its Bedford routes because they don’t meet safety standards
Two BHS Runners Among Top Finishers in Invitational
Bedford High School cross country runners Adi Poulter (16th) and Jonny Garraway (20th) took home medals from last Saturday’s Massachusetts State Track
School Committee Funds Safety and Security Assessment
The School Committee on Tuesday gave the go-ahead to School Superintendent Philip Conrad’s plan for an immediate comprehensive assessment of all aspects
Pianist Dan Kennedy Plans a Homecoming Concert on Oct. 23
Bedford native Dan Kennedy returns to town on Oct 23 for a concert. “I am grateful to Bedford for giving me a
New Chief of Police Getting a Head Start
Bedford’s new chief of police officially takes the reins next week. But he told the Select Board on Monday that he is
Acclaim for and Gratitude to Retiring Editor Julie Turner Resound Throughout the Town
Wishing Julie McCay Turner all the best in her next chapter as she steps back from the decade of dedication, hard work,
After a Couple of Plays, Bucs Resume Football Dominance Against Waltham
Bedford High School senior quarterback Eric Miles took the snap at his 20-yard line and ran to his left to open Friday
School Officials Propose Comprehensive Safety and Security Assessment
Local education officials want to immediately undertake a comprehensive examination of safety and security inside and outside of the town's four schoolhouses.
FinCom’s Division on Articles Reflects Broader Local Differences
The Finance Committee Thursday failed to reach consensus on the major articles on the Nov. 14 special town meeting warrant. The committee’s
Fire Department’s Annual Open House Saturday
The Bedford Fire Department will launch the 100th anniversary of National Fire Prevention Week with an open house at the fire station,
Former Missile Site Now “A Unique Research Lab; A Nice Little Community”
Not much has changed around the compound at the end of Old Causeway Road where a Nike missile installation helped protect the
A Summer Working at Shawsheen Cemetery Inspires a Book
There’s a straight line from Greg Melville’s summer job in Bedford more than 30 years ago to the release of his latest
A Unique Tribute Culminates Celebration of Life Jim Shea
Dozens of classmates, railroad enthusiasts, and other relatives, friends, and admirers gathered Sunday afternoon to pay tribute to James A. Shea, the
Department Cites Dias, Gonzalez, as Firefighters-of-the-Year
Charlie Dias and Chris Gonzalez were recognized as co-Firefighters-of-the-Year at the Bedford Fire Department’s annual Badge-Pinning and Awards Night last Thursday. Firefighter-of-the-Year
Arbor Resources Committee Won’t Support Bikeway Extension
A town committee has unanimously decided to oppose extending the Minuteman Bikeway. The Arbor Resources Committee (BARC) voted the position at its
Bedford’s Senator Buoyed by New Federal, State Climate Legislation
State Sen. Michael Barrett, one of the Legislature’s luminaries when it comes to efforts to combat the impact of climate change, sees
Bucs Take a Third Straight Game with a 38-0 Win over Wayland
The 3-1 Bedford High School Buccaneers have scored 119 points over their first four games in 2022. As dynamic as the Bedford
Bikeway Information Session Replete with Details, Opinions
The Select Board’s public information session on the proposed state-funded Minuteman Bikeway extension Thursday was replete with information. But many of the
School Committee Approves Personnel Contract
The School Committee Tuesday approved a new three-year contract with 22 custodians and maintenance employees. “We are treating our custodians and maintenance
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