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
It wasn’t your imagination!
The great thump and shaking felt shortly after 7 pm this evening was indeed an earthquake. According to WCVB-TV, it was a
Raiders Round-Up: Lexington/Bedford/Hanscom C-Team Remains Unbeaten as it Takes Sole Possession of First Place
Submitted by Lisa Smith C-TEAM In the anticipated battle of two undefeated teams the Lexington/Bedford/Hanscom Raiders C team ran their record to
Recreation Department Pleased With Success of “The Corner”
By Kim Siebert MacPhail The Corner is a free, after school, open door program at the Town Center building, geared for middle
The great Davis School potato harvest
Submitted by school garden volunteer Meighan Matthews Davis Elementary School has an extensive vegetable garden. A number of classrooms planted things there
Recreation Commission Reviews Springs Brook Park Season, Looks to the Future
By Kim Siebert MacPhail A subcommittee, originally formed to determine whether Springs Brook would open last summer, is scheduled to make long-term
Finance Committee Postpones Recommendation on Synthetic Turf; Recommends Disapproval of Community Preservation Funds for St. Michael’s Fields Design
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Following a recommendation by the Capital Expenditures Committee on Wednesday night to withdraw the synthetic turf article from
Bedford’s Latest MCAS Test Scores, Dissected
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Interim Assistant Superintendent Dr. Claire Jackson opened her presentation to the School Committee about Bedford’s most recent MCAS
GU14 Soccer: Bedford Blue Angels best Newton by a score of 1-0
Submitted by Paolo Sepe The Bedford Blue Angels traveled to Newton for a late afternoon match-up this week.
In its 40th Year, Bedford METCO Program Plots a Course for Improvement and Renewal
By Kim Siebert MacPhail On Tuesday, October 9, Dr. Percy Napier gave the School Committee a snapshot of Bedford’s METCO program, now
Bedford: Cover Your Plants—The End of the Growing Season Draws Near!
By Peter Collins Brown, the Bedford Citizen’s weatherman Yes, it’s true! It appears the 2012 growing season will be history by sunrise
Library “Self-Check-Out” Begins October 15
By Dot Bergin At their October 9 meeting, The Bedford Public Library Trustees tested the new “self- check-out” system that will be
Sports Update: Bedford Xtreme 3 – Southboro 2
Submitted by Paolo Sepe Columbus day weekend brought a long road trip for the Bedford Xtreme but they came ready to play
The Citizen Digest for Wednesday, October 10, 2012
The Citizen Digest is a weekly compendium of news about organizations in Bedford. It highlights Current Events within the next ten days,
Concord Band’s Fall Concert – A Tribute to William Toland
Submitted by The Concord Band The Concord Band’s Fall Concert at 8 pm on Saturday, October 27 will be a tribute to
Middlesex 3 Coalition Seeks Development of Regional Identity
By Kim Siebert MacPhail On October 2, Bedford Town Manager and Middlesex 3 Coalition President Rick Reed delivered opening remarks at an
Hanscom AFB Restoration Advisory Board Meeting
By Don Corey The Hanscom Air Force Base Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) met on September 18, 2012 to hear an annual update
“Weather” or Not For Local Apples
By Peter Collins-Brown Apple Festivals, like the one Bedford held the last weekend of September, are always fun and tasty events. But
Fall: When Bedford Puts Its Best Foot Forward
By Peter Collins-Brown I don’t know of any other season that showcases the beauty of Bedford like Fall. It’s the quintessential New
Bedford High School Athletic Hall of Fame: Nominations due Friday, October 19
Submitted by Michael Rosenberg Nominations are open for the fourth class of inductees to the Bedford High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
North Road Sidewalk Construction Has Begun
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Director of Public Works Rich Warrington reports that work on the long-awaited sidewalk along North Road has begun.
Bedford Responds to New School Nutrition Standards
By Kim Siebert MacPhail Bedford has largely taken the new federal and state school nutrition policies in stride. But looking closely at