The Town's Recycling contractor, Republic Services, is running behind schedule with recycling collection today - Tuesday, Jan. 17. Republic Services will return…
Read MoreThe Bedford Department of Public Works is interested in public feedback on the results of the recently-released traffic optimization study of The…
Read MoreTown Invites Residents to Help Reduce Waste through Compost Pilot Program
by Mary Stewart
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Elizabeth Antanavica, Trash and Recycling Administrator at the Bedford Department of Public Works, invites Bedford households to register for the composting pilot…
Read MoreThe Bedford Select Board earlier this month adopted a policy that establishes the criteria and process for implementing “traffic calming” measures on…
Read MoreDPW: Planning For Shawsheen Cemetery in 2023
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DPW will install signs at Shawsheen Cemetary entrances with information on some of the rules and regulations.…
Read MoreResolve to Reduce Food Waste in the New Year
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Liz Antanavica provides some reasoning and options for food waste composting.…
Read MoreDirector Says DPW is Ready Whenever Snow Arrives
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Department of Public Works Director David Manugian has plans in place and said the equipment and crews are ready for the arrival…
Read MoreThe DPW recently announced a new partnership with CMRK to offer free curbside pick up of clothing & other household items, including…
Read MoreThe Town of Bedford is continuing its work to reduce the amount of groundwater (infiltration) and rainwater (inflow) entering the Town’s sewer…
Read MorePlease note that as part of our roadway maintenance program for this year, the following roads will be crack sealed and micro…
Read MoreThe most difficult intersection in town is on the verge of a major overhaul.
After five years of study and design, the plan…
Read MoreBedford Hiking Trails Are Now on Google Maps
by Gene Kalb
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If a trail is not on Google maps, does it still exist? After a year-long effort by the Bedford Trails Committee and…
Read MoreThe Bedford Department of Public Works has scheduled roadway repair work for the following locations, beginning Tuesday, May 4, 2021, using the…
Read MoreDPW Recycling Event for Scrap Metal, Tires & Rigid Plastics ~ Saturday, May 8 from 9 am to Noon
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The Department of Public Works will be accepting scrap metal, rigid plastics, and vehicle tires at its third recycling event of the…
Read MoreThere are many locations in Bedford for outdoor recreation opportunities this spring. Director of Public Works David Manugian emphasized that Shawsheen Cemetery…
Read MoreThere are some professions that attract the creative types. Musicians, writers, artists, maybe an occasional accountant come to mind. One place you…
Read MoreBedford's spring curbside yard waste collection begins Tuesday, April 20, and runs through Friday, April 23. Residents should place the yard waste…
Read MoreDPW Activity: Saturday Events at Carlisle Road and Regular Trash and Recycling Pick-up on Tuesday
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“There will be a lot going at 108 Carlisle Road on Saturday,” said Ed McGrath, Bedford’s Recycling Coordinator. “In addition to the…
Read MoreThe Department of Public Works is expanding its recycling program by offering Bedford residents the opportunity to drop off glass at the…
Read MoreWater Main Flushing Program
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The Bedford Water Division will be flushing hydrants to ensure clean, clear water throughout the distribution system. The work will be done…
Read MoreRecycling Know No’s ~ Minnie Mouse doesn’t compost.
by Gene Kalb
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Minnie Mouse doesn’t compost. The same goes for barbell weights, plastic bags, cups and utensils, snack wrappers, and broken hockey sticks. Concrete…
Read MoreGarage Overflowing with Boxes? Compost Center Expands Hours of Operation and Cardboard Recycling
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Residents can soon expect an increase in the compost center’s hours of operation, in an effort to divert materials from the town’s…
Read MoreThis Saturday’s recycling event is changing: the Department of Public Works is postponing the collection of scrap metal and tires until later…
Read MoreThe Department of Public Works is hosting its first recycling event of the year on Saturday, March 27 from 9 a.m. to…
Read MoreThe spring planting season is almost here. If you are looking for a sustainable, cost-effective way to water your garden, the Department…
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