Space Needs at Bedford Schools to Be Accommodated Without Major Building Projects
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Significant shifts in programs such as English as a Second Language (ESL) and Special Education, along with enrollment
More Decisions for Voters at Special Town Meeting
By Meredith McCulloch Bedford voters have had many opportunities to exercise their franchise this fall, beginning with the State Primary on September
Bedford Land Stewards List Areas That Need Stewardship
By Kim Siebert MacPhail The Bedford Land Stewards is a group of volunteers that formed in 1995 to work closely with the
Batten Down the Hatches, Bedford: Here Comes Sandy!
By Peter Collins Brown, the Bedford Citizen’s weatherman Yes, you heard it correctly on television and radio—Bedford could be facing its worst
Celebrating Bedford’s Cultural Diversity, One Meal at a Time
Submitted by Barb Purchia The Bedford Cultural Council (BCC) was invited to an international potluck dinner party on October 21 hosted by
Enrollment and Class Sizes Causing Concern at Bedford High School
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Increased student populations throughout the system, but particularly at Bedford High, are affecting class sizes as well as
Blake Block Moves Forward, Finally, Toward the Finish Line
By Kim Siebert MacPhail A major hurdle has been cleared that opens the way for the exterior work on the Blake Block,
Warrant for Bedford’s Special Town Meeting on November 13, 2012
Greetings: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify the legal voters of said Town of
The Citizen Digest for Wednesday, October 24, 2012
The Citizen Digest contains links to stories about Current Events taking place within the next ten days and Community Announcements you may
Bedford Police Department Recommendations for a Safe and Fun Halloween
Submitted by the Bedford Police Department It is that time of year again where many people both young and old put on
Bedford Police Department Participates in “Operation Yellow Blitz”
Submitted by Marc Saucier, Bedford Police Department On Wednesday October 24, 2012, the Bedford Police Department participated in Operation Yellow Blitz. Operation
Zenkin Explains Withdrawal from Debate
By the Editors of The Bedford Citizen As reported in The Bedford Citizen on October 20, Republican Walter Zenkin withdrew from the
Lantern Lane “Mystery Bridge” Will Be Replaced, Not Assessed
By Kim Siebert MacPhail After receiving a $1350 quote from a structural engineering firm to assess the safety of the unauthorized bridge
HATS Welcomes New Hanscom Leadership and Discusses Lt. Governor’s Military Asset and Security Task Force
By Kim Siebert MacPhail At the Hanscom Area Towns (HATS) meeting held at Concord’s Town House on October 18, Colonel Lester Weilacher,
Bedford League of Women Voters Candidates’ Forum cancelled
Press release from theLeague of Women Voters of Bedford, received on Saturday, October 20, 2012: The Bedford LWV regrets that it must
Hemlock Lane Residents Request Sidewalk to Improve Safety
By Kim Siebert MacPhail The Transportation Advisory Committee and town engineer Adrienne St. John of the DPW met on October 17 with
North Road Sidewalk Construction Moves Ahead
For more information about the North Road sidewalks, read The Bedford Citizen’s recent story North Road Sidewalk Has Begun
Bedford Chamber of Commerce Presents Blueprint for Economic Development
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Adam Schwartz, a member of the board of Bedford Chamber of Commerce, presented the Chamber’s ideas for improving
Top Ten Reasons for Coming to Flavors of Bedford
Submitted by the Bedford Chamber of Commerce/Sue Ellis Particularly now, in election season when everyone is asking for dollars and volunteers, you
Bedford League of Women Voters to host State Rep Debate on October 23
Submitted by the League of Women Voters of Bedford As part of their voter service activities, the Bedford League of Women Voters
Regional Housing Services Office Discovers Affordable Housing Rental Overcharges
By Kim Siebert MacPhail The inter-municipal Regional Housing Service Office(RHSO) consortium that Bedford entered into last year with Acton, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln,
Selectmen Vote to Approve Synthetic Turf Article at Special Town Meeting
By Kim Siebert MacPhail At their October 15th meeting, the Selectmen tackled the question of whether or not to recommend approval of
The Citizen Digest for Wednesday, October 17
The Citizen Digest contains links to stories about Current Events taking place within the next ten days and Community Announcements you may
Project Finished, Habitat for Humanity Security Funds Are Forgiven
By Kim Siebert MacPhail At their October 15 meeting, the Bedford Selectmen were given bottles of champagne by Brenda Gould, President of
Today is the last day to register to vote in the November 6 election
No matter your political philosophy, it is important that you exercise your right to vote. If you’re not already registered, TODAY’S THE