The Bedford Citizen’s 2023 Annual Report is Now Available
The Bedford Citizen recently published its 2023 Annual Report in the “About Us” section of our website.
Bedford Citizen’s Special Town Meeting Letters and Comments Deadlines
A Special Town Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, at the Bedford High School auditorium. Letters and comments from Bedford residents and Town of Bedford employees about issues on the warrant
Garlic Mustard Removal Time is Here Again
Garlic Mustard is in bloom, probably in YOUR yard – and now is
It’s a party: Town Historian John Dodge turns 90 on July 26
By Julie McCay Turner To celebrate John Dodge’s 90th birthday, his wife Connie Donovan Dodge and his family will entertain the community
Citizens Alerted to Risks of Fireworks and Explosive Devices
By Meredith McCulloch Fire Chief Davic Grunes and Police Chief Robert Bongiorno are alerting residents to the possible dangers from fireworks and
Subdivision Proposed off Chelmsford Road
By Meredith McCulloch Plans for a subdivision on a 4.65-acre parcel at 29A Chelmsford Road were presented to the Planning Board at
ZBA to review proposed North Road cell tower on August 8
From the June 27, 2013 Zoning Board of Appeals agenda: New Cingular Wireless LLC, for 274 North Road, seeks a Special Permit
Library Adult Reading Program has First Winner
By Dot Bergin Why should the kids have all the fun? The Summer Reading Program for children continues to be a big
Barrett Pushes “Right to Dry”
Submitted by State Senator Michael Barrett This past week State Sen. Mike Barrett and environmental activist Peggy Brace of Concord testified
Heidi Porter appointed to the Prevention and Wellness Advisory Board by Gov. Patrick
Submitted by the Bedford Board of Health The Bedford Board of Health is pleased to announce that Governor Deval Patrick has appointed
Mosquito spraying planned for Tuesday, July 16
Submitted by Heidi Porter, Bedford Board of Health The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be controlling mosquitoes in neighborhoods of Bedford
As clear as glass
By Julie McCay Turner Mary Johannessen of Studio 200 Glass wasn’t supposed to be an artist: Her parents were concerned that she
Legislature directs Governon Patrick to study climate change idea
Submitted by State Senator Mike Barrett A state budget provision, backed by State Sen. Mike Barrett and State Rep. Tom Conroy and
Selectmen Focus on Railroad Ave for Bikeway Extension Link
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Town Engineer Adrienne St. John and Trish Domigan from Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc., came to the Selectmen on
MCC Names Bedford Students to 2013 Spring Semester Dean’s List
Submitted by Middlesex Community College Middlesex Community College has released its 2013 Spring Semester Dean’s List. Full-time and part-time students who have
Art Exhibits in the Library
Submitted by the Bedford Free Public Library’s Arts Steering Committee The Bedford Library’s Art Steering Committee hosts several shows each year in
Barrett and Gordon secure Bedford school funds
Submitted by State Senator Mike Barrett and State Representative Ken Gordon The efforts of Rep. Ken Gordon and Sen. Mike Barrett to
School Way Reconstruction Design “Ready to Go”
By Kim Siebert MacPhail The design for the School Way reconstruction project that Town Meeting approved in April is now ready to
Millie Seaborn Appointed to Cable Television Committee
By Kim Siebert MacPhail The Selectmen named Millie Seaborn to fill the final vacancy on the Cable Television Committee, a group that
Lewis Putney Named to Council on Aging Board
By Kim Siebert MacPhail At their July 1 meeting, the Selectmen named Lewis Putney to serve a three year term on the
Conservation Commission seeks environmentally-minded new member
Submitted by your Bedford Conservation Commission Did you ever wonder what your Conservation Commission does? Were you ever tempted to participate? In
Water and Sewer Rates Set for Coming Year; Online Bill Pay Goes “Live” on July 8
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Although it was discussed at the June 17 meeting, the Selectmen were unable to set the town’s water
Summer activities for kids at the Bedford Free Public Library
Compiled by The Bedford Citizen There’s a lot going on for kids during July at the Bedford Library; the activities are sponsored
Commercial Banners and Free-Standing Signs Permitted Temporarily
By Kim Siebert MacPhail At its previous meeting on June 17, the Sign Bylaw Committee made a plea to the Board of
Bedford TV Interns Learn Useful Tech Skills
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Eyasha Pandey and Eleni Kent—Bedford TV’s summer interns—became interested in working at the local access station through classes
Heat Didn’t Dampen Bedford’s Fourth of July Celebrations
By Julie McCay Turner According to Amy Hamilton, Director of Bedford’s Recreation Department, Springs Brook Park was full even before it officially
Honor Guard at Fenway Park
Special to The Bedford Citizen Chief Robert Bongiorno said, “It was a great honor for the Bedford Police Honor Guard to have
The Declaration of Independence: A Document to Celebrate Today
Listen to a 1913 recording of the Declaration of Independence from the Library of Congress or read this transcription
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