Resident Reflects on Experiences as an Aid Volunteer in Ukraine
Bedford resident Richard Comeau recently returned from his fourth volunteer trip to war-torn Ukraine. Read about his experience and how he became involved.
Bedford Select Board Adopts Town Flag and Banner Policy
The Select Board on Monday approved a town-property flag and banner policy allowing only the national, commonwealth, and Bedford flags, the national prisoner of war/missing in action flag, and those promoting town
Gordon Optimistic about Renewal of State Aid for Military Affiliated Students
State Rep. Ken Gordon expects the Legislature to again approve more than
Interim Police Chief Kenneth Fong Welcomes the Opportunity to Serve Bedford
Bedford’s incoming interim chief of police told the Select Board Monday that he is emerging from retirement only because the opportunity is
BHS Ice Hockey Team Beats Methuen, 2-0, Looks Forward to 12th Win to Close the Season
The Bedford High School boys’ hockey team will pursue its 12th win of 2021-22 as the regular season draws to a close
Board of Health ~ Brunkhorst & O’Connell have Similar Agendas but Different Backgrounds
The two candidates for a seat on the Board of Health in the March 12 town election are easy to differentiate—sometimes. Bea
BHS Boys Basketball 14-6 Season Ends with an Inspiring 60-54 Win over Arlington
The Bedford High School Buccaneers have finished the boys’ basketball regular season with a four-game winning streak and a 14-6 record, thanks
Update: Board of Health Deliberations on Rescinding Bedford’s Indoor Mask Mandate
Members of the Board of Health deliberated—at times agonized—for almost an hour-and-a-half during a special meeting held on Zoom last Monday night
Kaitlyn Noh’s Peace-Inspired Poster Wins State Competition
A Bedford High School senior has won an annual state competition designing a poster that represents the theme “Peace Brings the World
HDC becomes a Key Player in Plan to Relocate Bedford’s Fire Station to 139 The Great Road
The Historic District Commission has taken center stage leading to a decision on acquiring 139 The Great Road, demolishing the structure there,
A Game Full of Heart: Five BHS Athletes Played All Four Quarters but Lincoln Sudbury won 32-21
High school basketball in Massachusetts is a five-on-five game played in four 8-minute quarters. There have been tens of thousands of those
Finance Committee Votes Select Board Budget without Energy & Sustainability Manager
The new energy and sustainability manager position built into the proposed fiscal 2023 Select Board budget emerged from the Finance Committee meeting
Basketball Double-Header on Wednesday
The Bedford High School Buccaneers—a clutch three-pointer away from a dreadful defeat—regained command in the second overtime and defeated Waltham, 70-65, Wednesday
Bedford School Committee Adopts DESE “Optional Mask” Guidance Beginning Feb. 28
Bedford's School Committee will continue to align with state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) directives in response to Covid-19. That
Retired Boston Police Capt. Kenneth Fong Announced as Bedford’s Interim Police Chief, Pending Tuesday’s Select Board Approval
Town Manager Sarah Stanton today announced the upcoming appointment of retired Boston Police Capt. Kenneth Fong of Carlisle as interim chief of
School Finance Director Says Mid-year Budget on Track; ARPA Funds Help with Covid Expenses
When is a projected deficit good news? Well, how about when it’s smaller than a bigger projected deficit? Julie Kirrane, finance director
Select Board Votes 139 The Great Road the Sole Suitable Site for Bedford’s New Fire Station ~ Abutter Engages Legal Counsel
The Select Board on Monday took another step toward a new fire and rescue station, declaring that 139 The Great Road is
BHS Basketball Season is Drawing to a Close
As the final eight days of the regular season in high school basketball begin on Wednesday, Bedford’s two first-year coaches are relying
Bedford’s Doubletree Hotel to Close Soon ~ A Victim of the Pandemic?
The iconic Bedford Glen Hotel at 44 Middlesex Turnpike will soon be closing its doors. Although no one in an official capacity
Board of Health Votes 3-2 to Rescind Bedford’s Mask Mandate
The Board of Health voted 3-2 Monday night to end its indoor mask mandate, effective Feb. 28. That date is coterminous with
Bedford Embraces Diversity’s Black History Month Observance Speaker ~ Priscilla Douglas, Ed.D.
What was it like growing up in Bedford in the 1950s as a member of the only Black family in town? Priscilla
Where do We Go From Here? Supt. Conrad Seeks Timely Guidance Before February Break
As schools anticipate a Covid-19 pandemic transition, Bedford Superintendent of Schools Philip Conrad hopes state officials provide timely guidance. “I really hope
Special Meeting, Feb. 14 ~ Board of Health to Consider DESE’s Recent Indoor Mask Ruling
The Board of Health has scheduled a special virtual meeting for Monday at 6 p.m. to consider when to implement rescinding its
Planning Board Hears Details for North Road/Carlisle Road Housing Development
A local landscape architect hopes his ambitious plan for scores of wide-ranging types of housing units on almost 50 acres of land
Postseason Play? Winter Sports Teams are Beginning to Think About It
With less than two weeks to go until pairings are announced, Bedford High School winter sports teams are starting to think about
Select Board Budget and Energy/Sustainability Manager set for FinCom Review, Thursday, Feb 10
The Finance Committee (FinCom) is scheduled to review details of the proposed fiscal 2023 municipal budget Thursday, Feb. 10, with only one
Julie Genova Named Community Nurse
The long-time nurse at Fenn School in Concord for more than 10 years has joined the Bedford Health Department as the town's
Board of Health Optimistic about Lifting Mask Mandate at Feb. 28 Meeting
If Middlesex County Covid-19 hospital admissions continue their downward trend over the next three weeks, the Bedford Board of Health will consider
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