Scouts Take the Lead at Annual “Beautify Bedford” Cleanup Event
The town is now a lot cleaner after the efforts of Scouts, volunteers, DPW, and Revise Energy during the annual “Beautify Bedford” event on May 5.
Murphy the Turtle Enjoys His 14th Birthday in His Bedford Library Home
Murphy the Turtle, who lives in the Bedford Library, is now 14 years old.
Seven Local Students on SNHU President’s List
Seven local students were named to the Southern New Hampshire University President's
Dispatches From Ireland – Country In Turmoil
By Andrea Cleghorn Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of Dispatches from Ireland by Bedford writer Andrea Cleghorn Who
Fawn Lake Update – Fence Questions Answered
Submitted by Laura Bullock For many who frequent Fawn Lake, the unannounced addition of a post and rail fence earlier this year
Massachusetts Senate Passes Bill to Protect Safe Access to Abortion Clinics
Submitted by Senator Michael Barrett (D-Lexington) The state Senate has passed a bill to increase public safety and remove barriers to accessing
Static over Bikeway Connection
By Marya Dantzer What is the shortest distance between two segments of bicycle route in Bedford? When it comes to connecting two
Irrigation Improvements Coming to Bedford Fields
By Elizabeth Hacala The Selectmen voted to approve a contract to refurbish the Town’s 17 field and lawn irrigation systems at their
Bedford TV Program Highlights: July 17 – July 23, 2014
Submitted by Bedford TV The Bedford Citizen is pleased to offer Bedford TV’s schedule of local cablecast programming for July 17 through
Moving On: A Celebration at JGMS
Submitted by the 2014 Moving On Committee John Glenn Middle School (JGMS) honored its graduating eighth grade class with a “Moving On”
Funding to Support Hanscom Students at BHS: Sen. Gordon and Rep. Barrett Regain Ground
Submitted by State Senator Michael Barrett (D-Lexington) and State Representative Ken Gordon (D-Bedford) Spurred by State Rep. Ken Gordon and State Sen.
Bedford Baystate C Wins Opening Round Gold Trophy
By Dan Brosgol Sometimes little kids do great things. And make no mistake, 10-year old baseball players are still little. They might
A Women’s Soccer Team in a Small Ghanian Village? Luke Davis Hopes So!
Submitted by Larry Davis and Noreen O’Gara Our son, Luke Davis played soccer at the varsity level for BHS (Class of 2007)
Middlesex Community College Names 34 Bedford Students to Spring 2014 Dean’s List
Submitted by Middlesex Community College Middlesex Community College has released its 2014 Spring Semester Dean’s List. Full-time and part-time students who have
DPW to Treat Catch Basins for West Nile Virus This Week
Submitted by Adrienne St. John, Bedford DPW The Bedford Department of Public Works will be treating Town catch basins for West Nile
Shawsheen Tech Impresses at National SkillsUSA Competition in Kansas City
(Back row, from left) Submitted by Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Several Shawsheen Valley Technical High School students competed at the national
Summering in Bedford – Vintage Advertisements and Photographs
Compiled by Brian Oulighan and Kara Kerwin of the Bedford Historical Society Advertisements in Boston newspapers lured city dwellers out to Bedford
Governor Patrick Nixes Long-term Funding to Support Hanscom Students – Gordon & Barrett Push Back
Submitted by State Senator Michael Barrett (D-Lexington) and State Representative Ken Gordon (D-Bedford) In place of an outright veto, Gov. Deval Patrick
Ready for an Emergency: Bedford’s CERT Volunteers are Prepared
By Julie McCay Turner Although they weren’t called into action after the July 7 microburst, the trained volunteers of Bedford’s Community Emergency
Was That a Tornado, or What? No – It was a Microburst!
By Peter Collins Brown Editor’s Note: The Bedford Citizen is pleased to welcome back its occasional meteorologist! What a week to be
17 Bedford Residents Ride in 35th Annual Pan-Mass Challenge on August 2 and 3
Submitted by the Pan Mass Challenge Submitted by the Pan Mass Challenge On Aug. 2 and 3, 17 residents from Bedford will
Rep Ken Gordon: Bedford Office Hours on Tuesday, July 16 at 8 AM
Representative Kenneth Gordon of the 21st Middlesex District will hold office hours on Tuesday, July 16 2014 at 8:00 a.m., in the
“Just like other people…” An appreciation of Elmer Bartels
By Lee Vorderer One of the first people in power that I met when I went to work for the then Division
Thursday Summer Concerts: Grupo Fantasia, Tonight, July 10
Submitted by The Bedford Recreation Department Sponsored by the Recreation Department, Bedford’s 2014 Summer Concert Series kicks off at 7 pm tonight
State House News from Bedford’s Legislators
Keeping Bedford abreast of developments at the State House, Rep. Ken Gordon checked in about legislation to combat substance abuse, and Sen.
Bird House Making Scheduled for Third Friday at Bedford Center for the Arts on July 18
Submitted by Bedford Center for the Arts The first session of Bedford Center for the Arts’ free craft program for kids and
Earth to Echo – A Movie Review
By Dan Brosgol Until Friday, I had never heard of Earth To Echo. But I saw the title pop up on the Moviefone
Planning Board Mulls Mixed-Zoning Revisions
By Marya Dantzer The Planning Board has begun identifying concrete steps toward an in-depth review of zoning bylaws, beginning with the category
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