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Healthy Bedford

Demand is on the rise at the Bedford Food Bank

by Mike Rosenberg
November 30, 2022
1 min read

The Bedford Food Bank supplied Thanksgiving provisions to 205 households last week, an increase of more than 28 percent from a year…

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Mental Health and Young People, Ages 13 to 18

by The Bedford Citizen
July 29, 2020
2 mins read

Mental health is an important part of overall health for everyone, including young people.  However, the percentage of young Americans experiencing depression…

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Healthy Bedford’s Active Transit Spring ~ Share the Trail in May

by The Bedford Citizen
May 4, 2020
1 min read

Ordinarily, the month of May in Bedford brings Safe Routes to School Walk and Roll to School days. And Healthy Bedford’s Active…

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TAC & BAC ~ Transportation and Bicycle Advisory Committees Meet about Great Road Bicycle Lanes

by The Bedford Citizen
March 2, 2020
2 mins read

On February 19, the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) and the Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) held a joint meeting to discuss issues common…

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It’s Not Too Late to Get A Flu Shot ~ Bedford Schedules Free Clinics

by The Bedford Citizen
January 8, 2020
1 min read

In an effort to protect people who live and work in Bedford from getting the flu, the Bedford Board of Health has…

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Community Impact – Advocating for an Empathetic Society

by The Bedford Citizen
November 15, 2019
2 mins read

Our community has the power to do something special. Something so special that it can actually save lives. And it doesn’t require…

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Legal Notice – Board of Heath Public Hearing “Regulation of the Bedford Board of Health Restricting the Sale of Tobacco Products”

by The Bedford Citizen
October 22, 2019
1 min read

The Bedford Board of Health will conduct a Public Hearing at 7 pm on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, in the Flint Room…

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How to Say the Right Thing to Someone Who is Struggling

by The Bedford Citizen
September 10, 2019
1 min read

Talking about behavioral health conditions can be challenging – but it doesn’t have to be if you know the right words to…

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The Privates Rule: Let’s TALK About Keeping Our Kids Safe with Dr. Nora Shine

by The Bedford Citizen
March 29, 2019
1 min read

Click this link to print a copy of the flyer for yourself Privates Rule by Dr. Nora Shine will change how you…

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Bedford Town Trail Walk Sat. Nov. 10 (postponed from Nov. 3) around Fawn Lake, led by Bob McClatchey

by The Bedford Citizen
October 15, 2018
1 min read

Please join the Bedford Trails Committee for a free trail walk around Fawn Lake, led by Bob McClatchey. We’ll walk around the lake,…

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Bedford’s First Summer Walkabout: Wednesday, July 13 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm

by The Bedford Citizen
July 7, 2016
1 min read

Walk, bike, run, or dance your way to Bedford’s First Free Summer Walkabout Wednesday, July 13 from 4:30 to 6:30PM Sponsored by…

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Park&Pedal Fest Features Three Bedford Sites

by The Bedford Citizen
June 29, 2016
2 mins read

Compiled by The Bedford Citizen The Massachusetts Park&Pedal program is expanding and recently celebrated at the Department of Conservation & Recreation’s (DCR)…

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Healthy Bedford: Walk-Bike to School, Spring 2016

by The Bedford Citizen
May 4, 2016
1 min read

Compiled by The Bedford Citizen Wednesday morning’s chill didn’t stop the scores of elementary and middle school students eager to participate in…

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Walk/Bike to School – Wednesday, May 4 – Drive Carefully

by The Bedford Citizen
May 3, 2016
1 min read

Compiled by The Bedford Citizen Walk or Biking to School is an option to consider on almost any day, but our event…

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Healthy Bedford ‘Park & Pedal’ Lots Open on April 1

by The Bedford Citizen
March 31, 2016
1 min read

Submitted by Healthy Bedford Bedford’s Park and Pedal Program officially launches on Friday, April 1. Drive, park your car in one of…

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Safe Routes to School Project Moves Forward

by The Bedford Citizen
March 23, 2016
1 min read

Submitted by Healthy Bedford and Bedford Youth and Family Services The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Infrastructure Project Update and Design Hearing…

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Tired of Traffic? Park Your Car and Pedal!

by The Bedford Citizen
March 9, 2016
1 min read

Submitted by Healthy Bedford Healthy Bedford is excited to announce that Park and Pedal is coming to Bedford! Sitting in traffic during…

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Healthy Bedford’s Advice about Winter Walking

by The Bedford Citizen
February 12, 2016
1 min read

Submitted by Healthy Bedford Even though it’s winter out there, many students and parents can find opportunities to walk to school! Whether…

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Spring 2015 Walk/Bike to School: More Successful than Ever

by The Bedford Citizen
May 7, 2015
2 mins read

Compiled by The Bedford Citizen With the community meeting for the Pedestrian/Bicycle Master Plan  just a week away on Wednesday,May 13, Healthy…

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Last Call for Input into Bedford’s Walking/Biking Wikimap

by The Bedford Citizen
November 18, 2014
1 min read

Bedford’s Wikimap will be closing at the end of the week, so if you want to give input on our roads/sidewalks/bikepaths, etc.,…

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Healthy Bedford at Boston’s 2014 Moving Together Conference

by The Bedford Citizen
October 31, 2014
1 min read

Submitted by Healthy Bedford Coordinator Carla Olson Bedford was well represented at the 2014 Moving Together Conference in Boston on October 30. …

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Pedestrian/Bicycle Master Plan Open House Scheduled for Wednesday, November 12

by The Bedford Citizen
October 16, 2014
1 min read

Compiled by The Bedford Citizen The Town of Bedford is developing a Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan to improve the safety, comfort,…

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Share Your Walking/Biking Ideas on Bedford’s New, Interactive Wikimap

by The Bedford Citizen
October 16, 2014
1 min read

Compiled by The Bedford Citizen Bedford’s Pedestrian/Bicycle Master Plan (P/BMP) is a town-wide initiative to improve the experience of walking and bicycling…

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A Great Day for Walking to School

by The Bedford Citizen
October 8, 2014
1 min read

By Julie McCay Turner International Walk-Bike to School Day took place in Bedford this morning, just as sunshine began to replace early…

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Healthy Bedford asks “What are your transportation needs?”

by The Bedford Citizen
March 7, 2014
1 min read

Submitted by Healthy Bedford In 2012, Bedford embarked on a Healthy Communities Planning Grant process funded by the Community Health Network Alliance…

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