Town Historian Sharon McDonald continued her historical “cast of characters” series of presentations at the Bedford Historical Society's annual meeting on Sunday.
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STR is hosting an information session to answer questions regarding a proposed Increment Financing (TIF) for residents from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5 in the Reed Room at Town Hall.
Bedford’s Relay for Life Takes Place on June 1
May 24, 2024
Cancer survivors and caregivers, families, students, and all others are invited to join Bedford’s 19th Relay for Life event on Saturday, June 1. This annual event
Cadets were honored at the 44th annual Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Awards Ceremony for Bedford High School on May 10.
Bedford High School varsity baseball took a 6-5 walk-off win in extra innings over Boston Latin on Friday.
May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month
May 24, 2024
May is Mental Health Month, the Bedford Health Department sent out some information regarding Maternal Mental Health.
Superintendent Cliff Chuang's weekly update to the Bedford Public Schools community for May 24.
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Residents are invited to attend Bedford’s annual Memorial Day events on Monday, May 27, including ceremonies and a parade.
The Bedford Select Board has approved placement of a banner on town property celebrating June as Pride Month in line with the
The variables that engendered a cumulative shortfall of more than $1.5 million in the current school budget will have a significant impact
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The final day for public comment on a draft environmental impact statement for the proposed hangar development at Hanscom Field is June
Care Dimensions, the region’s largest provider of hospice care, will hold online training classes for those interested in becoming volunteers for the
The northern section of the Hanscom Field runway known as 5-23 will be resurfaced over a five-week period beginning sometime in August.
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see allHoliday Trash Delay for Memorial Day
May 23, 2024
Curbside trash and recycling in Bedford will be collected on Tuesday, May 28 – a one-day delay due to the Memorial Day
An opinion piece by Justin Silverman, Executive Director of the New England First Amendment Coalition (NEFAC)
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) is urging residents to be aware of ongoing arrest scams in the area.
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Farrah Scott, BHS Class of 2024, will be attending West Point Military Academy in the fall.
Gyasi Burks-Abbott: Writer, Autism ‘Self Advocate’
May 23, 2024
Gyasi Burks-Abbott, Bedford Library Trustee, author, and disability self-advocate has
Cam Lewis, BHS freshman, has his sights set on qualifying
Fay Russo Is Looking Forward to Her Next Chapter
May 21, 2024
Fay Russo will be retiring from her position as coordinator
Students from BHS and JGMS enjoyed a visit from composer
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Middlesex Community College will close out the Spring 2024 “A World of Music” concert series with a performance
The Bedford Cultural District will be celebrating its Music & Arts Festival 2024 from 10 a.m. to 3
The Gallery @ First Parish announces its latest art exhibit titled “The World Around Us: The Purchia Family’s
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Melinda Carbone of Bedford was a member of the Regis College women’s lacrosse team this spring. Courtesy photo
Bedford High School varsity baseball earned a W on senior night with a 4-1 victory over Burlington. James
Thirty-two Bedford High School track and field athletes have qualified for the state Division 4 meet, scheduled for
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Bedford High School’s varsity baseball team unveiled its new portable press box on May 11, crafted by students
Middlesex Community College hosted the 13th annual Commonwealth Honors Program (CHP) Research Conference on April 29.
Superintendent Cliff Chuang's weekly update to the Bedford Public Schools community for May 10, including congratulations to Lane
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