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Appreciation

Former Colleagues Recall King’s Contributions as an Elected Official

by Mike Rosenberg
December 6, 2022
1 min read

Former colleagues and associates are reflecting on the contributions to Bedford town government of William King, who died this week at the…

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Buddy Walk – Aram’s Senior Year “I Can Do it Team”- Down Syndrome Awareness Month

by Bob Dorer
September 30, 2021
1 min read

October 9, 2021 BHS Turf @ 7:00pm Help us celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month by supporting Aram’s Senior Year “I Can Do…

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Bedford Cultural Council Reception

by Bob Dorer
August 7, 2021
1 min read

The Bedford Cultural Council’s in-person reception scheduled for Sunday, September 12, is canceled due to Covid concerns but it will be held…

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John Fichera Brought Joy to his Fifth Grade Classroom

by Mike Rosenberg
March 31, 2021
5 mins read

“Finding out you were assigned to Mr. Fichera’s fifth-grade class was like finding out you found a golden ticket to a world…

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An Appreciation: Lisa Marino Hafer

by The Bedford Citizen
April 22, 2020
5 mins read

~ Contributed by Laura Bullock

Writing a tribute to Lisa is like trying to trap sunlight in a bottle.  How in the world…

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Celebrating Mothers Tea Party

by The Bedford Citizen
May 5, 2018
1 min read

Mothers do so much for children, for our community, and for the world! Come gather with other Bedford mothers to sip tea…

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Bedford Police Mourn Passing of Former Chief

by The Bedford Citizen
February 23, 2018
1 min read

Submitted on behalf of the Bedford Police Department

Chief Robert Bongiorno and the Bedford Police Department are saddened to share news of the…

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An Appreciation: Christopher G. Weisz

by The Bedford Citizen
August 31, 2017
5 mins read

By Dan Brosgol

A few years ago, during the winter when we got over 100 inches of snow, one of the blizzards was…

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An Appreciation: Edward C. Stickney

by The Bedford Citizen
April 21, 2017
2 mins read

Compiled by The Bedford Citizen

Edward Caleb Stickney, a former resident of Bedford, died on April 17 at age 96. Calling hours will…

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An Appreciation: Annette Brown

by The Bedford Citizen
March 8, 2017
2 mins read

Submitted by Marge Heckman, et al

“A faithful friend is a sure shelter,
whoever finds one…

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An Appreciation: Richard Bowen

by The Bedford Citizen
January 26, 2017
5 mins read

Compiled by The Bedford Citizen

A memorial service for Richard Bowen will be held at 1 pm on Saturday,…

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Richard Bowen, an Active Member of the Bedford Community for 47 Years

by The Bedford Citizen
January 24, 2017
1 min read

Richard Bowen, a 47-year resident of Bedford and active member of the community, passed away on January 16 surrounded by family after…

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An Appreciation: John Dodge, Bedford’s Town Historian, 2008 ~ 2014

by The Bedford Citizen
August 5, 2016
3 mins read

Compiled by The Bedford Citizen When John Dodge became Bedford’s Town Historian in 2008, the twinkle in his eye was brighter than…

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An Appreciation: Joseph P. Serra

by The Bedford Citizen
June 3, 2016
1 min read

Compiled by The Bedford Citizen Joseph P. Serra, a 56-year resident of Bedford and a valued member of Bedford Community Access Television…

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An Appreciation: John McCulloch

by The Bedford Citizen
April 23, 2016
3 mins read

By John Gibbons and Elizabeth Hacala Long-time Bedford resident John McCulloch died gently on Friday, April 22, following a brief hospitalization, and…

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Frederick L. Hafer, Former Bedford Resident

by The Bedford Citizen
April 18, 2016
1 min read

Submitted by the Douglass Funeral Home Frederick L. Hafer of Lexington, formerly of Bedford, died at age 90 on April 15 2016. …

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An Appreciation: Keith Phinney, Director of Music for the Bedford Public Schools from 1953 to 1988

by The Bedford Citizen
April 14, 2016
2 mins read

By Mike Rosenberg The larger-than-life teacher who put music on the map for two generations of Bedford High School students died this…

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Remembering Evelyn Stickney

by The Bedford Citizen
February 4, 2016
1 min read

By Meredith McCulloch Former Director, Bedford Free Public Library Always smiling and eager to help, Evelyn Stickney was a mainstay of the…

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An Appreciation: Val Asbedian

by The Bedford Citizen
January 20, 2016
3 mins read

Compiled by The Bedford Citizen Flags in Bedford are flying at half-staff today and tomorrow to honor  former Selectman Val Asbedian’s long…

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Honoring Coach Timperio

by The Bedford Citizen
September 2, 2015
1 min read

Compiled by The Bedford Citizen Young athletes from Bedford traveled into Watertown yesterday to honor Coach David Timperio. Football teams from the…

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An Appreciation: David Timperio

by The Bedford Citizen
August 31, 2015
2 mins read

  Compiled by The Bedford Citizen David Timperio, a Massachusetts State Trooper with a deep commitment to youth sports in Bedford, passed…

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Appreciation: Peter G. Sullivan

by The Bedford Citizen
July 18, 2015
1 min read

He made a difference in so many lives with his infectious smile, his love for his family and his incredible generosity. Special…

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An Appreciation: Carl Chandler Howard

by The Bedford Citizen
May 13, 2015
1 min read

Submitted by Carleton-Willard Village Carl Chandler Howard an architectural engineer, composer, poet, musician, investor, philanthropist, and a major benefactor of the New…

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An Appreciation: Richard B. Brown, Bedford’s First Town Administrator

by The Bedford Citizen
April 14, 2015
1 min read

Compiled by The Bedford Citizen Richard B. Brown, Bedford’s first Town Administrator, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Sun City…

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An Appreciation: Emily King

by The Bedford Citizen
April 2, 2015
1 min read

Submitted by the King family Emily King, a Billerica resident who lived in Bedford for more than 50 years, passed away peacefully…

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