Ringing in Christmas ~ The Story of the Steeple Bell at First Parish on Bedford Common
If you listen this Christmas morning at 10 am, you will hear the peal of a bell shimmering out over the Common.
Honoring Gold Star Families, Alma and Brian Hart Fire the USS Constitution Cannon
On the afternoon of Dec. 5, Brian Hart said, he and his wife Alma had a blast—literally. The Harts fired a
A Celebration of Coming Together
On the evening of December 17th, a glistening silver moon rose over the quiet little town of Bedford. Families gathered inside their
Real Estate Transfers ~ December 3, 2021
Please join us in bidding adieu to the sellers and welcoming Bedford’s newest residents.
What’s the Story Behind the Name? Bedford’s Highways and Byways
I am always curious how things in town got their name. Looking for information on the Stearns Building led me to another
What’s the Story Behind the Name? Bedford’s Stearns Building
My neighbor asked me about the Stearns Building. It's been in the news a lot lately between the Police Station renovations and
How Does a Building Become Historic? Some Thoughts from Bedford’s Historic Preservation Commission
~ Submitted by John Linz, Chair of Bedford's Historic Preservation Commission What do you think of when told that a particular
A Chanukah Message of Hope
Sunday at sundown, hundreds of Jewish residents of Bedford will join millions worldwide to begin the eight-day celebration of Chanukah. There is
Serving up Chilly for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is here and unlike last year when most people had dinner hiding under the table, this year promises to at least
At Bedford’s BlissPoint Meadery, Jeff Venuti Produces an Artisanal Brew for Modern Tastes
Bliss point. It’s a phrase that technically refers to optimizing taste in food products. But it could apply to almost any experience
Transitions: 2021 John Dodge Coat Drive Welcomes the Support of Capt. Mark Sullivan
~ Submitted by Margaret Donovan on behalf of the 2021 John Dodge Coat Drive The 36th Annual John Dodge Coat Drive
The Parents Diversity Council Celebrates Divali ~ A Festival of Lights
~ Submitted by the Parents Diversity Council In another year of adjusted celebrations due to the COVID pandemic, Bedford once again adapted
As part of a spirited relay from Pittsfield to the Prudential Center, Bedford Mothers Out Front Called on Utilities to Provide Clean Heat Now
~ Submitted by Mothers Out Front of Bedford On Wednesday, November 17th, in a rousing display of support for clean energy, Bedford
Real Estate Transfers ~ November 5, 2021
Please join us in bidding adieu to the sellers and welcoming Bedford’s newest residents.
Helping those in Need during the Holidays
As we approach the holiday season it’s important to remember our fellow Bedford residents who may need a little help this year.
Stories from the Bedford Historical Society Bedford’s Big Dig ~ 1908-1909
Congress just signed passed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. This seems like the perfect time to introduce a new feature to The
Eric LeBlanc, Red Heat Group’s Culinary Director, Takes a Turn in the Bedford Kitchen
Eric LeBlanc expounds on the intricacies of food preparation like a conductor whose ear is sensitive to an orchestra’s endless creative combinations.
Veterans Day ~ A Gallery of Images and Video of Bedford’s 2021 Ceremony
~ Submitted by Barb Purchia A gallery of images for those of us unable to participate in Bedford’s Veterans Day observance. Click
Two-Man Bedford Team Conquers the Grand Canyon
Bedford residents John Grove and Steve Henning hiked across the Grand Canyon, from the North Rim to the South Rim, in mid-October,
Monument to Veterans of Afghanistan, Iraq Hostilities Unveiled at Veterans Day Observance
A half-dozen local veterans of hostilities in Afghanistan and Iraq Thursday unveiled a monument in tribute to all residents who served
Many Veterans Serve as Bedford First Responders
~ Submitted by Paul Purchia, Chair, Bedford Patriotic Ceremony Committee I want to take this time to recognize and thank some unsung
Kristallnacht ~ at 7 pm on Tuesday, November 9 ~ On the Steps of First Parish on Bedford Common
The annual commemoration of the pogrom that many historians consider the beginning of the Holocaust is scheduled to take place outside First
Cats Named Bob
We have a new cat in town, literally. There has been an increase in reports of a Bobcat being spotted in town.
Senator Mike Barrett to attend U.N. Climate Change Conference
~ Submitted by the Office of State Senator Mike Barrett (D-Lexington) Bedford's State Senator Mike Barrett - Courtesy image State Senator Mike
Massachusetts House of Representatives Moves One-Time Covid-19 Recovery Funds to Benefit Bedford ~ Final Vote is Expected in November
~ Submitted by Rep. Ken Gordon (D-Bedford) The Massachusetts House of Representatives addressed the needs of communities across the Commonwealth by providing
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