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
Gone Fishing!
The three volunteers who create the Bedford Citizen each week are taking a brief (and similarly unpaid) vacation. We’ll return with new
4-H Fair this weekend: Bedford kids participating!
Submitted by Carol Hand The Bedford 4-H members will be exhibiting their calves, goats, chickens, pocket pets, arts and crafts at the
Local Photography Group Presents a Pair of Bedford Photographers
Compiled by The Bedford Citizen Did you know that Bedford Center for the Arts (BCA) sponsors a successful photography group? It’s an
Mosquitoes in Nearby Communities Test positive for West Nile Virus
Submitted by the Bedford Board of Health While mosquitoes in nearby communities have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), Bedford’s Board
Mosquito Spraying in Bedford: Next Tuesday, August 27, from dusk to 11:30 pm
Submitted by the Bedford Board of Health The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be controlling mosquitoes in neighborhoods of Bedford using
Senator Warren visits Hanscom Field
Compiled by The Bedford Citizen Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren paid a visit to Hanscom Air Force Base on Tuesday, August 20,
Bedford kids invited team up with Whole Foods Market® on September 7 to benefit The Food Project
Submitted by Carol Ortenberg, Bedford Whole Foods Market As part of a first-time nationwide effort for Whole Foods Market and the communities
Tree Inventory Training To Aid Urban Forest Management
By Kim Siebert MacPhail About a dozen Bedford residents attended a training session at the DPW on August 21, led by Mollie
Former Selectman Cordes Named to Community Preservation Committee
By Kim Siebert MacPhail On August 19, the Selectmen unanimously approved the appointment of former Selectman Cathy Cordes to serve as a
Puntillo Becomes Associate ZBA Member; Amick and Crowley Move to Full Membership
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Old Billerica Road resident Michelle Puntillo was appointed by the Selectmen on August 19 to serve as an
Second Healthy Bedford Grant to Focus on Connectivity
By Kim Siebert MacPhail At the August 19 Selectmen’s meeting, Healthy Bedford coordinators Sue Baldauf (Bedford Youth and Family Services), Carla Olsen
Three Named to Cultural Council
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Gyasi Burks-Abbott of Bay Circle, Susan Grieb of Fox Run, and Polly Herz of Independence Road were
John Britton Appointed to Fill Vacancy on Conservation Commission
By Kim Siebert MacPhail John Britton of Sibley Drive was unanimously appointed by the Selectmen on August 19 to complete the unexpired
Dan Silverman Appointed to Transportation Advisory Committee
By Kim Siebert MacPhail The Selectmen have unanimously appointed Dan Silverman of South Road to serve on the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC).
A pair of invitations from Temple Shalom Emeth
Submitted by Rabbi Susan Abramson Temple Shalom Emeth, a warm and welcoming Reform congregation serving more than 10 towns including Bedford, is
Openings on Bedford’s volunteer governing boards: Is it your turn to serve?
Submitted by Patricia Hurd Bedford’s Town Manager’s office sends word of vacancies on several of Bedford’s volunteer governing boards.
It’s Been a Good Summer, Rec Says: Springs Brook, Concerts, Summer Adventures
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Now that Summer Adventures and the outdoor concerts are over and the dock at Springs Brook comes out
Contaminated Soil at 201 Burlington Road Redevelopment Site to be Removed
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Steve Martorano, Project Manager for the civil engineering firm BSC Group, addressed the Conservation Commission on behalf of
Homeowner Lesson Learned: Check with Conservation Before Felling Trees
By Kim Siebert MacPhail When a rotted tree fell on her shed, Old Burlington Road resident Veronica Chester called someone to take
For Parents: New Parenting Section on BYFS Website
Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services Bedford Youth and Family Services (BYFS) has a strong commitment to supporting parents of
Sign Up For Bedford’s SAFE HOMES
Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services The Safe Homes program is a support network for Bedford parents with children in grades
Audition for Bedford’s Got Talent on September 10 and 11!
Submitted by Bedford’s Got Talent Can you tap dance? Play the guitar? Juggle four bowling pins at once? Sing like Pavarotti? Now’s
Letter to the Editor: Is Bedford Friendly to Pedestrians?
To the Editor: If you have attended any Planning Board meetings, such as the author, you no doubt have heard the term
New Emergency Signal to be Installed at Fletcher Road
By Kim Siebert MacPhail A new emergency traffic signal at Fletcher Road will be included in the reconstruction design for the intersection
For Building Security, BHS Student & Faculty Parking Switch Places
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Following the recent Bedford High School (BHS) renovation, student parking— once in front of the building—was relocated to
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