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Patriotic Holidays

Local Veterans Share Strong Messages with BHS History Students

by Mike Rosenberg
November 10, 2020
4 mins read

A panel of five military veterans in their 60s and 70s will deliver a strong Veterans Day message to Bedford High School…

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July 4th Holiday Observed on Friday, July 3

by The Bedford Citizen
July 2, 2020
1 min read

Town offices and buildings will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the 2020 July 4th holiday.

Trash and recycling collection…

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Memorial Day, 2020 ~ A Different Form, but Sentiments will be the Same

by The Bedford Citizen
May 22, 2020
2 mins read

We certainly find ourselves living in extraordinary times. Freedoms which we enjoy and sometimes take for granted such as freedom to assemble,…

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Bedford’s 2020 Memorial Day Ceremonies Are Canceled

by The Bedford Citizen
April 8, 2020
1 min read

The Patriotic Holiday Committee is disappointed to announce that Bedford's Memorial Day activities, scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2020, have been canceled.

All Town…

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Observing Veterans Day, 2019 ~ Near and Far

by The Bedford Citizen
December 11, 2019
3 mins read

Bedford residents observed Veterans Day 2019 locally and in Washington, DC.…

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Reading the Declaration of Independence & Flag Retirement Ceremony

by Bob Dorer
June 27, 2019
1 min read

July 4, 2019 – Thursday Thomas Jefferson’s judicious declaration 243 years ago launched a new nation, a new Republic whose birth is…

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Bedford’s Centennial Reflections – American Legion Turns 100 Years Old

by The Bedford Citizen
January 22, 2019
1 min read

This Saturday (26th) American Legion Post 221 celebrates its 100th Anniversary.   We ask that you send us any images, poems, stories, or…

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Memorial Day in Bedford, 2016

by The Bedford Citizen
June 4, 2016
2 mins read

By Julie McCay Turner Memorial Day holds multiple meanings: Family gatherings at the start of summer, or recalling the hundreds, thousands, millions…

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One of the City of Boston’s Memorial Day Speakers: Alma Hart of Bedford

by The Bedford Citizen
June 1, 2016
1 min read

Compiled by The Bedford Citizen Alma Hart of Bedford, proud mother of PFC John D. Hart, U.S. Army who was killed in…

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Memorial Day: Focus on Cemeteries and Monuments in Bedford

by The Bedford Citizen
May 28, 2016
2 mins read

Compiled by The Bedford Citizen Bedford’s two cemeteries, the Old Burying Ground on Springs Road and Shawsheen Cemetery at the corner of…

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Bedford will Observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 30

by The Bedford Citizen
May 25, 2016
3 mins read

Submitted by the Bedford Patriotic Ceremonies Committee Bedford will observe Memorial Day in multiple ways on Monday, May 30, 2016. The Grand…

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Memorial Day: A Time to Remember and Honor Lives Well Lived

by The Bedford Citizen
May 20, 2016
4 mins read

By Alma Hart Editor’s Note: As the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Project began its 10-day observance of Patriots’ Week, from Friday, May 20…

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Scouts from Troop 114 Perform Community Service at the Bedford VA on Veterans Day

by The Bedford Citizen
November 23, 2015
1 min read

Submitted by Boy Scout Troop 114 On Veteran’s Day morning eight scouts from Bedford’s Boy Scout Troop114 went to the VA chapel…

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Veterans Day in Bedford, 2015

by The Bedford Citizen
November 13, 2015
2 mins read

By Julie McCay Turner Inclement weather sent Bedford’s 2015 Veterans Day observance indoors, but the participants’ enthusiasm was not in the least…

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Veterans Day 2015 – Tourist in Your Own Town

by The Bedford Citizen
November 11, 2015
1 min read

Compiled by The Bedford Citizen While our story about Bedford’s Veterans Day ceremony isn’t quite ready yet, there are several images from…

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Lane School Celebrates Veterans Day in Style

by The Bedford Citizen
November 11, 2015
1 min read

  Special to The Bedford Citizen Lane School students, faculty and staff gathered to observe Veterans Day on November 10 along with…

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Anticipated Rainy Weather Forces 2015 Veterans Day Ceremony Indoors

by The Bedford Citizen
November 10, 2015
1 min read

Special to The Bedford Citizen Because of the threat of inclement weather at noon on Tuesday,  Bedford’s Veterans Day ceremonies will be…

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Veterans Day 2015: Bedford’s Observance Scheduled for Noon on Wednesday, November 11

by The Bedford Citizen
November 9, 2015
1 min read

  Submitted by Bedford’s Patriotic Holiday Committee The community is invited to join Bedford’s Patriotic Holiday Committee  in honoring all Veterans who…

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New Sign for Veterans Memorial Park Sign to be Dedicated on Veterans Day, November 11

by The Bedford Citizen
November 6, 2015
1 min read

Submitted by the Friends of Bedford Veterans Memorial Park The Friends of Bedford Veterans Memorial Park  would like to thank the 124…

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Bedford to Observe Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11

by The Bedford Citizen
November 3, 2015
1 min read

 Submitted by Bedford’s Patriotic Holiday Committee Do you know the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day? Veterans Day commemorates all servicemen and…

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Bedford’s Preparations are Underway for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25

by The Bedford Citizen
May 12, 2015
2 mins read

Submitted by Bedford’s Patriotic Holidays Committee Bedford’s Patriotic Holidays Committee plans a full slate of events in honor of Memorial Day, May…

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Veterans Day, 2014 – Observance at Lane School

by The Bedford Citizen
November 15, 2014
2 mins read

Compiled by The Bedford Citizen The students and faculty of Bedford’s Lt. Job Lane elementary school honored Veterans Day in a school-wide…

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Veterans Day, 2014 – Observance at Memorial Park

by The Bedford Citizen
November 15, 2014
2 mins read

Compiled by The Bedford Citizen On behalf of Bedford’s Patriotic Holiday Committee, Chairman Paul Purchia  welcomed distinguished speakers and guests – veterans, friends…

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Bedford to Celebrate Memorial Day on Monday, May 26

by The Bedford Citizen
May 21, 2014
1 min read

Submitted by Paul Purchia, Chair of Bedford’s Patriotic Holidays Committee Please join us in honoring our veterans, especially remembering those veterans who…

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Honoring Military Veterans in Bedford on November 11

by The Bedford Citizen
November 20, 2013
1 min read

Submitted by Paul Purchia, Chair of Bedford’s Patriotic Holiday Committee On a beautiful, crisp November 11th afternoon, Bedford took time to honor…

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