State Senate votes to boost minimum wage
Submitted by State Senator Michael Barrett The State Senate late last month passed a bill gradually increasing the state’s minimum wage to
Amy Lloyd to Represent Planning Board on Charter Review Committee
By Marya Dantzer The Planning Board at its November 19 meeting recommended that Amy Lloyd serve as its representative to the nine-member
Selectmen Approve Middlesex 3 Coalition Transportation Grant Application
By Meredith McCulloch Bedford’s Selectmen voted unanimously on November 18 to approve Bedford’s participation with four other communities— Burlington, Billerica, Chelmsford
Gretchen Carey Named Finalist for Recycler of the Year Award
By Amanda Luniewicz At the 18th Annual Recycling Awards ceremony on November 5, 2013, Bedford Public Work’s Gretchen Carey was named one
Historic Marker Program for Pre-1943 Buildings
Submitted by Bedford’s Historic Preservation Commission To encourage appreciation for the town’s architectural heritage, the Historic Preservation Commission is, again, sponsoring a
Tax Rate to Rise 6.3% on Average; Tax Classification Remains the Same
By Meredith McCulloch At their November 18 meeting the Selectmen approved the tax classification recommended by the Board of Assessors. It would
Selectmen Approve Depot Preservation Restriction Agreement
By Bob Batt At their meeting Monday night, November 18, the Selectmen approved a Preservation Restriction Agreement with the Massachusetts Historical Commission
Decision on K-9 Program Awaiting More Information
By Meredith McCulloch At their November 19th meeting, the Bedford Selectman postponed a decision on whether the town should apply for a
Pneumococcal Vaccine Clinic for Bedford Residents on December 6
Submitted by the Bedford Board of Health The Bedford Board of Health is holding a Clinic to provide free Pneumococcal vaccination to
Peggy Sukoff Appointed to Bedford Housing Authority
By Meredith McCulloch Peggy Sukoff was selected from three candidates to serve as an interim member of the Bedford Housing Authority. The
Trails Would Open the Town to Exploration
By Meredith McCulloch The Trails Committee is continuing to evaluate and improve trails throughout the town, and is creating two circuit trails
Honoring Military Veterans in Bedford on November 11
Submitted by Paul Purchia, Chair of Bedford’s Patriotic Holiday Committee On a beautiful, crisp November 11th afternoon, Bedford took time to honor
Rep. Gordon to hold office hours at 9 am on Saturday, November 16
Representative Kenneth Gordon of the 21st Middlesex District will be holding office hours on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 9:00 a.m., at
It’s Not Too Late To Get A Flu Shot: Town Schedules 3 Clinics
Submitted by the Bedford Board of Health The Bedford Board of Health still has flu vaccine available! The following three clinics have
Massachusetts House Passes An Act to Foster Economic Independence
Submitted by Rep. Kenneth Gordon (D-Bedford) State Representative Kenneth Gordon (D-Bedford) joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives to pass
Volunteers Sought: Bedford Housing Authority and Capital Expenditure Committee
Submitted by Bedford’s Volunteer Coordinating Committee Bedford residents who may be interested in serving on the Bedford Housing Authority (BHA) have only
State Senate Passes Domestic Violence Bill
Submitted by State Senator Michael Barrett The State Senate last month unanimously passed legislation enhancing protections for victims of domestic violence, strengthening
Healthy Bedford Grant Moves Projects Forward
By Meredith McCulloch On October 30, Healthy Bedford coordinator Carla Olson told the Planning Board that the Town has received a $25,000
STM 2013 Meeting Results
Bedford’s 2013 Special Town Meeting was completed in a single session, with the following votes:
Cable Television Committee Presents Ascertainment Study and Recommendations
By Bob Batt At their meeting on October 21, 2013 the Selectmen heard a report from the Cable Television Committee regarding renewal
Town’s Comprehensive Plan Nearing Completion
By Kim Siebert MacPhail At the Special Town Meeting on Monday, November 4, Planning Board Chair Jeff Cohen will present a status
Bicycle Master Plan Gets Nod from Planning Board
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Terry Gleason, Chair of the Bicycle Advisory Committee, received unanimous support from the Planning Board on October 30
Sign Bylaw Changes Explained Prior to Special Town Meeting Vote
Submitted by Sign Bylaw Chair Jeff Cohen Continuing the work that began in January 2012, the Sign Bylaw Committee will offer six
State House Update: Funding for Bedford Schools
Submitted by Senator Mike Barrett (D-Lexington) and Representative Kenneth Gordon (D-Bedford) Bedford’s state Senator and Representative led a contingent of Bedford government
CapEx Recommends Postponement of Town Hall Maintenance Article
By Kim Siebert MacPhail At their meeting on October 23, the Capital Expenditures Committee voted unanimously to recommend “indefinite postponement” of Special
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