State House News from Bedford’s Legislators Rep. Ken Gordon and Sen. Michael Barrett
Keeping abreast of developments at the State House, Rep. Ken Gordon checked in about PACs and campaign finance, and Sen. Mike Barrett
Depression Can Happen during Summer, Too
Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services For many kids, summer break is a relaxing time filled with days by the pool,
Budget Amendment to Secure Permanent Funding for Hanscom Students at BHS on Governor Patrick’s Desk
Submitted by Bedford’s State Senator Michael Barrett and State Representative Ken Gordon State Senator Mike Barrett and State Representative Ken Gordon pulled
Repairs to Minuteman Bikeway Beginning in Bedford on July 2
Submitted by the Bedford Department of Public Works Repairs to the Minuteman Bikeway between Depot Park and the Shawsheen River Bridge at
Friends of Fawn Lake Meet to Plan Strategy
By Dot Bergin Has your family skated on Fawn Lake? Do you regularly walk the trails? Go fishing there? Enjoy seeing the
Go with the (Low) Flow: Water Rate Increases Reviewed
By Elizabeth Hacala At the June 23 Selectmen’s meeting, Finance Director Victor Garofalo presented the board with possible water/sewer rates for the
Bedford Plaza Hotel Nears Occupancy Goal Set by Rep. Gordon
Editor’s Note: The following article is taken from Representative Ken Gordon’s June 18 newsletter Occupancy at the Bedford Plaza Hotel, which once
Healthy Bedford/Healthier Dining
Submitted by Carla Olson, Healthy Bedford Coordinator Healthy Bedford is a community initiative striving to make Bedford a healthier place to live
Mosquito Spraying Tonight: Wednesday, June 25
Submitted by the Bedford Board of Health The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be controlling mosquitoes in neighborhoods of Bedford using
Friends of Fawn Lake to Meet on Thursday, June 26
Compiled by The Bedford Citizen Residents interested in having a say in the future of Fawn Lake are invited to a meeting
Town Boards and Committees Seek Volunteers
Submitted by Bedford’s Volunteer Coordinating Committee It’s that time of year when there are openings in various appointed Bedford Town committees. Terms
Giving Unwanted Junk a New Life
Submitted by Gretchen Carey, Bedford’s DPW Recycling Coordinator Every spring and fall, the DPW holds recycling events to give the residents of
The Future of Fawn Lake – Friends Organization Plans Meeting Later This Month
Submitted by the Friends of Fawn Lake The rejuvenated “Friends of Fawn Lake” will be holding a meeting in late June to
Senate Budget adds funds for local towns, children
Submitted by State Senator Mike Barrett The Massachusetts State Senate has passed its version of the annual state budget. With a prompt
Selectmen to Review FEMA’s Shawsheen Floodplain Map on Monday, June 9
By Marya Dantzer A revised Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) of the Shawsheen River area, just released by the Federal Emergency Management
Bedford Business Park Improvements to Begin
By Marya Dantzer The first stage of a three-phase long-range master plan is poised to begin at Bedford Business Park on Crosby
Selectman Review Status of Coast Guard Property
By Elizabeth Hacala The Board of Selectmen reviewed the status of the Coast Guard property at their meeting on May 27. The
Planning Board Will Review Major Reconstruction Proposed for Market Place Shopping Center
By Marya Dantzer This summer is likely to herald ground-breaking for a long-awaited major revitalization of the Bedford Market Place
Council on Aging Announcements for June, 2014
Submitted by the Bedford Council on Aging While we may have missed posting activities for the first few days in June, there’s
Something old . . . something new . . .
Submitted by Jaci Edwards, for the Jenks Nature Trail Working Group The old: Stroll around the Jenks Nature Trail, that welcome patch
Citizens’ Review of Charter Requested
Submitted by Betsey Anderson The Town’s Charter Review Committee has begun conducting the required periodic five-year review of the Bedford Charter. The
DPW Awards Scholarship to BHS Senior
Submitted by Gretchen Carey, DPW Recycling Coordinator In a world where so many of us are just trying to get by, it
Barrett Proposes 25k to Protect Local Rivers in Senate Budget
Submitted by State Senator Michael Barrett If the State Senate has its way, the upcoming annual budget for Massachusetts government will include
May is Mental Health Month
Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services Most of us are familiar with what it takes to keep our bodies in good
CoA Seeks Volunteers for New Program Uniting Students and Adults
Submitted by the Bedford Council on Aging The Bedford Council on Aging is looking for adults age 55 and older to participate
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