2013-2014 Celebrating Parenting Engagement Calendars Available at BYFS
Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services Bedford Youth and Family Services (BYFS) is pleased to announce the availability of their Celebrating
Decisions Closer on Hemlock Lane and Concord Road Sidewalks
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Town Engineer Adrienne St. John and DPW Director Roy Sorenson appealed to the Selectmen on July 22
Report backs climate change tax shift
Submitted by State Senator Michael Barrett Businesspeople, lawmakers and environmentalists flocked to the State House this past week to hear a new
Joseph Topol Appointed to Vacant Constable Spot
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Joining three others—Sheila E. Howard, Lewis M. Putney and Anthony J. Saia—Joseph Topol of Carlisle was named by
Extended Covanta Contract Lowers Refuse Tipping Fees
By Kim Siebert MacPhail A group of towns—the so-called “The Covanta 7” that includes Bedford, Burlington, Chelmsford, Dracut, Tewksbury, Tyngsborough and Westford—has
Rain Barrels for Home Irrigation
By Ken Prescott, member of Bedford Arbor Resource Committee (BARC) Anyone who gardens should consider using rain barrels. Rain barrels are cost-effective,
Middlesex County Sheriff’s Camp for Bedford Kids Begins on Monday, July 29
Submitted by the Bedford Police Department The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office is running it’s 13th annual camp for Bedford children ages 9-11 years
Coming Soon: Perch on Bedford Common
Compiled by The Bedford Citizen Renovations are underway at 24 South Road near the corner of Maple Street, the new home of
Carleton-Willard Village Residents Donate World War II Oral Histories to Bedford TV
Submitted by Carleton Willard Village On June 27, residents of Carleton-Willard Village presented a set of 19 DVDs to Bedford TV, representing
Extreme Weather: Staying Cool
By Julie McCay Turner The Citizen urges its readers to keep cool as best as they are able, and offers some suggestions.
Town’s Asset Management Program Moves into Higher Gear
By Kim Siebert MacPhail After scrambling last year to assess information in time to prioritize large projects for Annual Town Meeting, the
A Big Dig to Celebrate the Job Lane House’s 300th Anniversary
By Julie McCay Turner The announcement in the Recreation Department’s Spring/Summer brochure held promise of a real exploration, “Have you ever wondered
Coming Events at Bedford’s Historic Job Lane House
Bedford’s historic Job Lane House is celebrating its 300th anniversary this year and the community is invited to events this weekend and
Citizen of the Year Nominations Accepted Now Thru August 2
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Who, in your mind, exemplifies the term “citizen-volunteer”? Maybe you’ve worked with this person for a Bedford organization
Real Estate Market Stays “Hot” In Spite of Summer Heat
By Kim Siebert MacPhail According to Higgins Group realty agents Diane Hughes and Debbie Spencer, the Bedford residential real estate market is
It’s a party: Town Historian John Dodge turns 90 on July 26
By Julie McCay Turner To celebrate John Dodge’s 90th birthday, his wife Connie Donovan Dodge and his family will entertain the community
Citizens Alerted to Risks of Fireworks and Explosive Devices
By Meredith McCulloch Fire Chief Davic Grunes and Police Chief Robert Bongiorno are alerting residents to the possible dangers from fireworks and
Subdivision Proposed off Chelmsford Road
By Meredith McCulloch Plans for a subdivision on a 4.65-acre parcel at 29A Chelmsford Road were presented to the Planning Board at
ZBA to review proposed North Road cell tower on August 8
From the June 27, 2013 Zoning Board of Appeals agenda: New Cingular Wireless LLC, for 274 North Road, seeks a Special Permit
Library Adult Reading Program has First Winner
By Dot Bergin Why should the kids have all the fun? The Summer Reading Program for children continues to be a big
Barrett Pushes “Right to Dry”
Submitted by State Senator Michael Barrett This past week State Sen. Mike Barrett and environmental activist Peggy Brace of Concord testified
Heidi Porter appointed to the Prevention and Wellness Advisory Board by Gov. Patrick
Submitted by the Bedford Board of Health The Bedford Board of Health is pleased to announce that Governor Deval Patrick has appointed
Mosquito spraying planned for Tuesday, July 16
Submitted by Heidi Porter, Bedford Board of Health The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be controlling mosquitoes in neighborhoods of Bedford
As clear as glass
By Julie McCay Turner Mary Johannessen of Studio 200 Glass wasn’t supposed to be an artist: Her parents were concerned that she
Legislature directs Governon Patrick to study climate change idea
Submitted by State Senator Mike Barrett A state budget provision, backed by State Sen. Mike Barrett and State Rep. Tom Conroy and