Depot Renovation Sparks Controversy But Passes
By Kim Siebert MacPhail The question of whether to spend Community Preservation (CP) funds on renovations for the historic passenger train depot
How to “Pay It Forward”? Let Us Count the Ways
By Kim Siebert MacPhail The Bedford Rotary and Bedford Center for the Arts have embraced an idea called “Pay it Forward” and
Metal Recycling and Paper Shredding: A DPW Doubleheader for Residents on April 20
Bedford’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is hosting a free paper shredding and metal recycling event for Bedford residents at the DPW
Early Schools in Bedford
Submitted by the Bedford Historical Society Bedford’s Act of Incorporation required that within three years the town shall “provide a school to
Frank W Thompson Masonic Lodge Open House on April 6
Submitted by the Frank W. Thompson Masonic Lodge Bedford’s Frank W. Thompson Masonic Lodge will be open to the public on Saturday,
The Citizen Digest for Wednesday, April 3, 2013
The Citizen Digest contains links to stories about Current Events taking place within the next two weeks, a list of Coming Attractions
Tenacity Challenge 2013: Fulfilling Promise
Submitted by Bedford’s Superintendent of Schools Jon Sills On Saturday, April 6, 22 six-member teams of Latino and African-American high school students,
Ten Sign-Bylaw Amendments Pass After Questions, Debate
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Last night, after the debate rule that limits article presentations to 10 minutes was waived so that Articles
All But One Capital Project Approved After Debates on School Space Reconfiguration, Town Vehicles and Ladder Truck Replacement
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Twenty-eight out of twenty-nine projects were approved under Article 20 of Annual Town Meeting on Monday night, totaling
They Were Not Silent, the Jewish Labor Movement and the Holocaust
Submitted by The Bedford Lyceum at First Parish on the Common At 10 am on Sunday, April 7, the Lyceum at First
Firefighter Brian Fedele Completes Fire Training Course
Submitted by Fire Chief David Grunes Firefighter Brian Fedele of Bedford was among the 68 graduates representing 40 fire departments from around
It’s Over: Annual Town Meeting Completes its Work in Two Nights
Here are the votes taken during the second night of Bedford’s Annual Town Meeting, 2013 The Citizen will publish the stories behind
Bedford Mourns Passing of Citizen Volunteers, Employees at Town Meeting
Complied by Kim Siebert MacPhail As is tradition at the beginning of Annual Town Meeting, a resolution was read to express sorrow
Bedford’s Annual Town Meeting Begins
Bedford’s 2013 Annual Town Meeting began last night with a traditional flourish and went on to vote the following articles:
Innovations in Education Showcased on “21st Century Learning”
Submitted by Bedford Television How has society changed over time and how must education evolve to meet the challenges of a
April is Bedford School Month at Bedford Farms!
Submitted by the BEST/PTO This is a great opportunity to think ahead and load up for the summer months while benefiting the
Bedford’s Polecapping Ceremony – An outstanding celebration, Bedford at its best
Submitted by Sharon McDonald On Saturday morning, April 6, several hundred American Revolutionary War re-enactors from all over Eastern Massachusetts will muster
Ken Gordon Announces Run for U.S. Senate Seat; Supporters take a Powder
Submitted by State Representative Ken Gordon, for immediate release on April 1, 2013 In a somewhat surprising and unforeseen announcement form a
State Rep Ken Gordon’s April Newsletter
State Representative Ken Gordon’s April newsletter contains the following articles and an image gallery:
Bedford’s Ecumenical Easter Celebration
Bedford’s 62nd annual Easter Dawn service took place at Fawn Lake on Sunday morning, with a crowd of attentive worshipers, a brass
North Road Pedestrian Crossing Lights to be Installed
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Flashing lights that will help pedestrians cross North Road safely will be installed once weather permits, according to
Action Plan for Dangerous North Road/Chelmsford Road Intersection
By Kim Siebert MacPhail The Transportation Advisory Committee discussed the steps the Town plans to take to address the dangerous intersection at
First Bedford Trails Walk of the Season on Saturday, April 6
Submitted by the Bedford Trails Committee Join the Bedford Trails Committee on Saturday, April 6, 2013 for an interesting two-hour guided walk
Security Improvements Considered for Kids’ Club Entry
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Just as the Bedford Schools are taking measures to improve security systems and to develop stricter protocols for
Recreation Commission Awaits “Christian’s Law” Ruling on Life Jackets
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Preparing for the coming summer season at Springs Brook Park could be even trickier this year now that