Announcing the Schedule for Bedford’s Multicultural Festival on April 12
Submitted by the Bedford Multicultural Festival Committee Bedford’s first Multicultural Festival will take place at Bedford High School on the afternoon of
Equity in Education – Bedford’s Fourth Annual Tenacity Challenge
By Julie McCay Turner Full of school pride and academic prowess, teams of high students descended on Bedford High School on the
Bedford Community Events Calendar: April 4 through April 17
Compiled by The Bedford Citizen On the Horizon is a Bedford events calendar that is available 24/7 at The Bedford Citizen’s homepage,
Bedford to Celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks and Fun
Submitted by the Town of Bedford Save the date for Bedford’s Fireworks Celebration on Thursday, July2 (rain date: Friday, July 3) The
120 Great Road Restaurant Development is On Hold
By Joan Bowen At its meeting on March 26, The Zoning Board of Appeals held a continuation of the hearing on a
An Appreciation: Emily King
Submitted by the King family Emily King, a Billerica resident who lived in Bedford for more than 50 years, passed away peacefully
Bedford Library Book Sale Seeks Volunteer Help for April 10-12
Submitted by the Friends of the Bedford Free Public Library The Friends of the Bedford Library are holding a three day Spring
Monthly Short Stories for Citizen Readers: “Lamentation for Mr. Charlie” by Stuart Liss
Compiled by The Bedford Citizen This month’s short story by Bedford resident Stuart Liss, “Lamentation for Mr. Charlie”, packs a punch more
Rep. Gordon Proposes Sale of Naming Rights to Town Buildings, Offices
Submitted by State Representative Ken Gordon (D) Bedford If [Rep. Gordon] has his way, area residents will soon enjoy a picnic in
Composers and Publishers Praise Kammerwerke Performance
Submitted by Kammerwerke Double Wind Quintet Praise has flowed in from the composers and publishers of their music performed by the Kammerwerke
Bedford Schools’ K-12 Technology Showcase on April 8, from 6 to 7:30 pm
Compiled by The Bedford Citizen The Bedford Public Schools will host the second annual K-12 District Technology Showcase from 6:00 – 7:30
Restaurant Update: A Red Heat Tavern to be Located at the Bedford Marketplace
By Joan Bowen The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) opened its meeting on March 26 with a continuation of an earlier hearing
Planning Board Reports Comprehensive Plan Progress at Annual Town Meeting
As presented by Sandra Hackman for the Bedford Planning Board The Planning Board adopted Bedford’s new Comprehensive Plan in February last year—and
Fine Art Photographer Sing Hanson at Umbrella Art Center Open Studio – March 28 and 29
Bedford fine art photographer Sing Hanson has been a studio-holder at Concord’s Umbrella Art Center for many years, and she will participate
64th Easter Dawn Service at Fawn Lake on April 5
Submitted by Cheryl Pespisa for the Dawn Service Leadership Team The 64th annual Easter Dawn Service at Fawn Lake will be held
Winter’s Wrap-up? A Potentially Spectacular Pothole Season
Submitted by Bedford’s Public Works Engineer Adrienne St. John The inevitable pothole season has arrived. With two feet of frost recorded in
JGMS Spring Musical Opens on April 9
Submitted by David Southard John Glenn Middle School Department of Music and Theater Arts is proud to present one of the most
Pack 194 Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Results
Submitted by Peter Ricci Recently, Pack 194 Cub Scouts held their annual Pinewood Derby. This event is known to many people –
March Update from Bedford’s Library Trustees
By Dorothy Bergin Along with many residencies which “took a hit” during the recent snowy weather, Bedford’s municipal buildings also suffered varying
Amazing Auction Items at the 9th Annual PMC Bedford Kids Cocktail Party
Compiled by The Bedford Citizen Guests at Saturday night’s Ninth Annual PMC Bedford Kids’ Cocktail Party, a fundraiser to support Bedford’s 11th
Bedford Lyceum at First Parish: “They Were Not Alone” on Sunday, March 29
Submitted by the Bedford Lyceum at First Parish on the Common First Parishioner Hanna Papanek will share the film “They Were Not
Town Meeting Votes “No” on Committee By-Law Change
By Meredith McCulloch After a 45-minute debate at the first session of Annual Town Meeting, the Town Meeting voted “no” on Article
Bedford Community Events Calendar: March 27 through April 13
Compiled by The Bedford Citizen On the Horizon is a Bedford events calendar that is available 24/7 at The Bedford Citizen’s homepage,
BHS DECA Wins State Competitions and Heads to Nationals
Submitted by Dottie Arsenault and J. Flora The Bedford High School DECA chapter achieved further success this year at the Massachusetts State
Bedford’s 2015 Annual Town Meeting Concludes on Second Night
Compiled by The Bedford Citizen Marching to their traditional fifers’ tune, the Bedford Minutemen posted the colors as Monday’s 2015 Annual Town