Historic House Plaques Now Available
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Renewing a program it offered in the past, Bedford’s Historic Preservation Commission has once again arranged for historic
Grand Opening of the New Playground at St. Paul’s Weekday Nursery School
Submitted by Sarah Scoville St. Paul’s Weekday Nursery School unveiled their new playground on May 10. Led by Lee Frank, the director,
Bedford POMS to Host Annual Reception
Submitted by Bedford POMS The Bedford Patrons of Music Students (POMS) will host their annual reception on Monday June 10th, 6:30 –
June 10: Public Forum on Gun Violence Legislation at First Parish
Submitted by Rev. John Gibbons State Representative David Linsky (D-Natick), who has proposed legislation to reduce gun violence, will be joined by
Demolition Delay Bylaw Preserves Town’s Historic Character
By Kim Siebert MacPhail At their June 4 meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission evaluated a request under the provisions of the Demolition
Five-Year Fair Housing Analysis Completed
By Kim Siebert MacPhail On June 3, Assistant Town Manager Jessica Porter presented the Selectmen with the latest version of a report
Springs Brook Park Opens June 13!
Submitted by the Bedford Recreation Department Springs Brook Park will open for its 2013 season on Thursday, June 13, with an opening
Congratulations: Bedford’s One Fund Pride Ride
Submitted by summit health + fitness According to Jesse Keene, a founding partner at summit health + fitness, their May 27 Pride
Chamber of Commerce Makes Three Requests
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Bedford Chamber of Commerce representatives Adam Schwartz and Karen Kenney addressed the Selectmen on June 3 to ask
James Bergin Receives Mass Cultural Council Finalist Award for Music Composition
Bedford native James Bergin, now a resident of North Adams, is a recipient of a 2013 Artist Fellowships Program award from the
Roy Sorenson is New DPW Director
By Kim Siebert MacPhail At the June 3 Selectmen’s meeting, Town Manager Rick Reed introduced Roy E. Sorenson, his choice to succeed
As Bedford Farmers’ Market Regroups, Local Foods Still Close By
By Barb Purchia, Bedford Farmers’ Market President Unfortunately there is not going to be a Bedford Farmers’ Market (BFM) this season. The
Awards Honor Bedford Firefighters
Submitted by Bedford’s Fire Chief David Grunes Bedford’s Fire Chief David Grunes was joined by State Representative Ken Gordon in recognizing the
Chipotle? Soon!
The patio is furnished, and the interior is nearly ready. It won’t be long before you can order Chipotle tacos and burritos,
Emerson Hospital Recognizes Volunteers at Annual Luncheon
Submitted by Emerson Hospital Emerson Hospital recently held its annual Volunteer Awards and Appreciation Luncheon recognizing local community members for their donations
Bedford’s 8th Annual Relay for Life Begins Today
Compiled by The Bedford Citizen More than 650 community members, representing 50 teams, are expected to participate in Bedford’s 8th annual American
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church replaces sanctuary roof as part of $450,000 capital campaign.
Submitted by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Drivers on Pine Hill Road this week got to see something no one has seen
Bedford Community Table Dinners Run on People Power
By Leslie Wittman A gentle hum of friendly conversation filled the air at Thursday’s Bedford Community Table dinner on May 30. It
b.good Restaurant Will Open Soon
By Kim Siebert MacPhail The b.good food truck joined local crowds during Memorial Day observances to introduce the restaurant by offering free
With Hoarders, Board of Health’s Focus is Home Safety
By Kim Siebert MacPhail If the statistics that cite “3-5% of the population” are accurate, between 390 and 650 Bedford residents are
Call for Artists: The Job Lane House 300th Anniversary Art Contest
Submitted by the Friends of the Job Lane House In celebration of the 300th anniversary of the historic Job Lane House at
Fenton Says Community Design Can Increase Health and Wealth
By Kim Siebert MacPhail The Old Town Hall auditorium was full of “free-range” adults on May 23: not one of the
Historical Society Pays Tribute to Bedford’s Earliest Veterans
Compiled by The Bedford Citizen Alethea Yates and Don Corey –members of Bedford’s Historical Society—spoke during the Memorial Day services on May
Veterans Remembered in Memorial Day Ceremony
Complied by The Bedford Citizen Bedford observed Memorial Day earlier this week with a multi-faceted ceremony at Veteran’s Memorial Park on Great
The Citizen Digest for Wednesday, May 29, 2013 – Bedford’s Upcoming Events Calendar
The Citizen Digest contains links to stories about Current Events taking place within the next two weeks, a list of Coming Attractions