Dot’s Reading Room: Jan. 11
Dot has been reading a lot lately! Today she's been reading about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s antiwar stance. Check it out
Rock Voices Performing at John Glenn Middle School on Friday
Rock Voices will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12 in the John Glenn Middle School auditorium.
Sewage Again Diverted into Shawsheen River as Volume Too Much for Pumps
Once again, high volume forced Bedford Department of Public Works crews to divert part of the sanitary sewer outflow into the Shawsheen
Board Agrees on Specific Boundaries for Multi-Unit Law Compliance in Bedford
The Bedford Planning Board on Thursday culminated weeks of deliberations by agreeing on geographic boundaries designed to comply with a state law
Candidates Emerge at Caucus to Fill Many Ballot Vacancies
Town Caucus confirmed candidates for Town Moderator, Select Board, Bedford School Committee, Regional School Committee, Board of Assessors, Board of Library Trustees,
Annual King Celebration to Showcase Local METCO Alumni
Two Bedford METCO alums will speak as part of the MLK Day celebration held at MCC at 10:30 a.m. on Monday. The
Melting Snow and Lots of Rain Creates Shawsheen River Flood
Tuesday night’s rainstorm, which melted away most of the foot of snow that came on Sunday, created high waters on the town’s
Rams Rein in Mustangs, Shawsheen/Bedford Hockey Team Advances to 5-3 Start
Shawsheen/Bedford girls' hockey is on a three-game win streak. The Rams take on Masconomet at Merrimack College at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Bedford Knights of Columbus Free Throw Shooting Contest for Kids on Jan. 21
The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring their annual Free Throw Shooting Contest from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21
Select Board Alleges HDC Disregarded Law in Ruling That Derailed Firehouse
The Select Board on Monday began action that members hope will lead to the reversal of last week’s Historic District Commission (HDC)
Petitioners’ Article Calls for Another Committee to Assess Need for Fire Department Substation
Opponents of building a fire station in the Historic District late on Monday filed a petitioners’ article for the March Annual Town
Information From BPD on Expected Rain and Wind Storm
The Bedford Police Department provide information regarding the heavy rainfall and high winds expected Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.
Cultural Projects and Programs Receive More than $16,000 from Bedford Cultural Council
State Sen. Mike Barrett, State Rep. Ken Gordon, the Bedford Select Board, Town Manager Matthew Hanson, and Bedford Cultural Council (BCC) Chair
BHS Boys’ Hockey Packed the Ship, Blanked Dracut 2-0 in Home Opener
Bedford High School hockey continues on a great start to the season with a 2-1 victory over Dracut. The Bucs take on
Boys Focus on One Basketball Game at a Time
Bedford High School varsity boys' basketball Buccaneers have won six of their first seven games this season. The next match-up is at
Letter to the Editor: HDC Member Explains Why She Voted to Support Fire Station
Submitted by Jennifer McClain, Historic District Commission Member
Tuesday’s Caucus More Than a Symbolic Exercise
Bedford's Town Caucus 2024 will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9, at 7 p.m. in the Reed Room of Town Hall on
Former Town Officials Reflect on the Qualities of a Good Moderator
Bedford has a vacancy for Town Moderator. What makes a good moderator? “An ability to be fair is most important, above all.”
Town Election – 2024 Seats and Candidates
The latest updates of available seats and candidates for the upcoming Town Election.
Election 2024: Chris Gittins Announces Re-Election Candidacy for Planning Board
A statement of intention for re-election to Bedford Planning Board from Chris Gittins.
Sunday’s Snowy Scene in Bedford
The National Weather Service reports Bedford received nine inches of snow during Sunday’s storm. Check out some photos from photographers around town.
It’s Back on the Bus for Girls’ Basketball Team
BHS girls' varsity basketball heads to Concord-Carlisle on Tuesday and to Wayland on Friday. The Bucs fell to Lincoln-Sudbury 49-48 in a
This week at the Bedford Free Public Library: ‘Nerdy Girls’ History Research and Women Spies in WWII
There are two free virtual author events through the Bedford Free Public Library this week. Two history bloggers (Loretta Scott and Susan
Bedford CERT: Be Ready for Emergencies
The Town of Bedford has many resources to help residents deal with emergencies and has recommendations for residents to prepare for unplanned
Choice, Sacrifice, and Dedication: 70 Students inducted into BHS National Honor Society
The Bedford High School Chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed a new group of members on Thursday evening.