The Bedford Citizen Welcomes Journalist Dan Kennedy on May 30
By Ginni Spencer The Bedford Citizen invites you to join us in welcoming Dan Kennedy, associate professor of journalism and author of
This Week in Town Government: What’s Happening May 26 to May 29
A quick look at highlights of agendas scheduled for Bedford’s boards and committees this week. Check to see if there are items
Mosquito Spraying Planned for Wednesday, May 29
Submitted by the Town of Bedford The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be controlling mosquitoes in neighborhoods of west Bedford using
Lane School News: Getting Ready for the Garden’s Close-up
Compiled by The Bedford Citizen The garden at Lane School will soon be the focus of professional attention by Roger Cook
Joe Bellino Named Bedford’s 2015 Memorial Day Grand Marshal
Submitted by Paul Purchia for the Patriotic Holiday Committee The Bedford Patriotic Holiday Committee is pleased to announce that long-time Bedford resident
Environmental Activist Bill McKibben: Speaking at First Parish on May 31
Submitted by First Parish, Unitarian Universalist, in Bedford Environmental activist Bill McKibben will address “Crisis and Opportunity” at the First Parish, Unitarian
Things Our Kids Do: Memorial Day Edition
By Dan Brosgol I’m not exactly sure how it happened, but Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer is already here.
Katie Will Honor Her Grandparents and Family Friend in the Bedford PMC Kid’s Ride
Submitted by the Bedford PMC Kid’s Ride On June 13th, Katie will be riding her bike in Bedford’s PMC Kids Ride for
Planning Board Reviews Definition of Building Height Rule
By Meredith McCulloch The Planning Board had a preliminary discussion on May 19 about whether to review the definition of building height
Bedford and Area Police Departments Celebrate National Military Appreciation Month
Submitted by John Guilfoil on behalf of the Bedford Police Department The Bedford, Concord, Lexington and Lincoln Police Departments are acknowledging National
Bedford Community Events Calendar: May 24 through June 22
Compiled by The Bedford Citizen On the Horizon is a Bedford events calendar that is available 24/7 at The Bedford Citizen’s homepage,
Garden Club Summer Plantings Enhance Council on Aging and Public Gardens Around Town
Compiled by The Bedford Citizen In collaboration with Council on Aging staff members Alissa Anderson and Alison Cservenschi, members of the Bedford
The Gardner Museum Heist: Bedford Historical Society’s Annual Meeting Lecture
Submitted by the Bedford Historical Society The arrest last month of a 79-year-old Connecticut convict with possible connections to the Isabella Stewart
The Cambridge Savings Bank Senior Prom Stroll Takes Place on Sunday, May 31
Submitted by the Bedford Chamber of Commerce and Cambridge Savings Bank The Cambridge Savings Bank Senior Prom will be held on Sunday,
Lineup set for DPW’s May 30 Recycling Event
Submitted by Ed McGrath, DPW Recycling Coordinator The lineup is set for the Spring Collection event May 30. Bedford residents will once
Beloved Local Restaurant to Close
By Meredith McCulloch The Sparta Restaurant, a local gathering place in the Great Road Shopping Center since 1976, will be closing by
The 2015 Bedford High School Awards Ceremony
Compiled by The Bedford Citizen At the Bedford High School Awards ceremony on Monday evening, the following Senior awards were conferred, followed
Bicycle Safety Day Scheduled for Saturday, May 30
Submitted by John Guilfoil on behalf of the Bedford Police Department Chief Robert Bongiorno announced the Bedford Police Department, in conjunction with the
Update: 57-75 Hartwell Road Subdivision
The public hearing on a 3-lot conventional residential subdivision began on May 5. The Board voted to continue the hearing to May
Senate and House Budgets Protect Bedford School Aid
Submitted by State Senator Michael Barrett and State Representative Ken Gordon Bedford is on track to receive $517,000 for the education of the
This Week in Town Government: What’s Happening
Compiled by The Bedford Citizen A quick look at the agenda items scheduled for Bedford’s boards and committees this week. Check the
POMS to Host “Meet the Teachers” Musical Salon
Submitted by Bedford POMS – Patrons of Music Students In order to introduce the Bedford community to the wonderful teachers who provide
Whooping Cough: Have You Had Your Tdap Shot Yet? Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones
Submitted by the Bedford Board of Health The Bedford Board of Health is offering a Tdap clinic on Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Pedestrian/Bicycle Master Plan WikiMaps to Close on Wednesday, May 20
Compiled by The Bedford Citizen Bedford walkers and cyclists came out in force for Wednesday evening’s meeting to hear Patrick Baxter of
New COA Director Already Comfortable in her Job
By Dot Bergin Within a few minutes of chatting with Alison Cservenschi, newly appointed Director of the Council on Aging, it’s easy