‘Duke’ Stefanelli Remembered for Decades of Personifying Joy and Kindness
Tributes spanning the generations are resounding this week for Charles “Duke” Stefanelli, Jr., who died late last week a few months after
Superintendent’s Update: Tuesday BPS Afternoon and Evening Activities Cancelled
Per the Superintendent's Office, afternoon and evening activities have been canceled for this afternoon (Tuesday). School Committee will meet virtually.
Trash and Recycling Delays Due to Weather on Tuesday
Due to deteriorating weather conditions, the Town's Trash and Recycling Contactor was unable to complete some collection routes on Tuesday.
Weekend Hockey Round-Up: Local High School Teams’ Remarkable First Half
As the first half of the winter sports season wraps up, the Bedford High School boys varsity, Shawsheen/Bedford girls' varsity, and Shawsheen
Dan Breen Winter Library Lectures Begin Sunday, Jan. 21
Prof. Dan Breen's winter lecture series begins on Sunday. This year's topic: “Global Pandemics and How They Have Influenced History” No registration
Virtual No More, Trivia Night Returning on Feb. 10
Bedford Dollars for Scholars is sponsoring its annual team Trivia Night from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the
Violinist Charles Dimmick Performing with The Concord Orchestra on Jan. 26 and 27
The Concord Orchestra presents “Spanish Passions & Nordic Vistas” at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26 and Saturday, Jan. 27.
Church’s King Day Speaker Focuses on ‘Morality and Justice’
Dr. Robert A. Bellinger was the keynote speaker at the 51st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. service at First Baptist
Girls’ Basketball Team Returning Home after Win in Wayland
BHS girls' varsity basketball team is 5-2 after a win in Wayland on Friday. The Bucs host Waltham on Tuesday, 7 p.m
Midseason Boys’ Basketball Showdown for Bucs at Waltham
BHS Boys varsity basketball is rolling into midseason with a 7-1 record. The Bucs defeated Wayland 73-50 at home on Friday. Their
Bedford Public Schools Black Excellence Series: Shawn Ayala
Spotlight on Shawn Ayala, BHS '06. The first in an ongoing Black Excellence Series highlighting the stories of Bedford Public School alums.
An Obituary: Charles ‘Duke’ Stefanelli, Jr.
Charles J. Stefanelli, Jr., 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024.
Bedford Bucs Hockey Holds on Against Hillies for 7th Win
BHS boys' varsity hockey team defeated Haverhill 5-4 on Wednesday. The Bucs (7-0) #3 in the MIAA Division 3 Power Rankings head
Letter to the Editor: Sign Vandalized at Depot Park
Submitted by Joe Piantedosi, Chair Depot Park Advisory Committee
Holiday Trash Delay on Martin Luther King Day
Curbside Trash and Recycling in Bedford will be collected on a one-day holiday delay next week due to the observance of Martin
Town Offices Closed in Observance of MLK Jr. Day
Bedford Town Offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Real Estate Transfers ~ Through Dec. 29, 2023
The Bedford Citizen posts real estate transfers through an agreement with The Warren Group.
Notes from the Superintendent’s Update – Friday, January 12
Notes from Superintendent Chuang's weekly update for January 5.
Friends of Bedford COA presents free workshop for caregivers on Jan. 18
Everyone is invited to attend “Caring for the Caregiver,” an interactive panel presentation and discussion, sponsored by the Friends of the Bedford
Belichick is Out! What’s Bedford Thinking
Bye Bye Belichick? What's Bedford Thinking? Take our poll and let us know!
DPW Director Considering Response Options to ‘New Normal’
Approximately 808,00 gallons of untreated sewage was diverted into the Shawsheen River this week.
Panel Open to School Budget Cuts, but Indicates Floor is 5.5 Percent Increase
The Bedford School Committee is expected to finalize changes to Superintendent of Schools Cliff Chuang’s proposed fiscal 2025 budget and adopt a
MCC Highlights Student Accomplishments with Portfolio Showcase
Middlesex Community College’s Communication, Art & Design department hosted a student Portfolio Showcase.
Subsidized Tick Testing Available to Bedford Residents
If Bedford Residents find a tick on their person, they can order a comprehensive Tick Report by mail subsidized by Great Meadows
Have Coffee with a Cop and Learn About Fraud and Scam Awareness on Feb. 12
Chief John Fisher invites the community to share coffee and conversations with the Bedford Police and to participate in a program aimed