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Nov 6, 2024 · Become a sponsor. About. The Bedford Citizen informs and engages the Bedford, MA, community through reporting news of local significance, promoting local events, fostering connectivity, and encouraging participation. Contributors. Wayne Braverman. Wayne Braverman is the Managing Editor of The Bedford Citizen.
Moderator Sets Seating Rules for Non-Voters at Next Week’s …
7 hours ago · The proposed non-binding resolution that culminates the Nov. 18 Special Town Meeting warrant is unprecedented. And Moderator David Powell is preemptively addressing possible logistical issues that are not part of the standard Town Meeting landscape. Monday’s Special Town Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m ...
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2 days ago · Celebrating Diwali in Bedford: A Festival of Lights and Vibrant Rangoli Art. by The Bedford Citizen. November 6, 2024. 3 mins read. The South Asian families in Bedford celebrated Diwali by lighting diyas, candles, and string lights, decorating their homes, preparing festive food, and. Read More.
Chief Bailey Announces Continued Ban on All Outdoor Fires
8 hours ago · Bedford Fire Chief Jim Bailey announced on Tuesday that all outdoor fires are prohibited statewide because the prolonged drought has exacerbated the risk of wildfires. The ban continues until Friday, Nov. 22. “Historically low rainfall, bright and breezy weather, and bone-dry fuel sources mean that any outdoor fire will quickly grow out of ...
The Bedford Citizen’s Special Town Meeting Letter Deadlines
1 day ago · Bedford’s Special Town Meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18 in the Buckley Auditorium at Bedford High School. Letters and comments submitted by Bedford residents and Town of Bedford employees pertaining to warrant articles and issues to be decided at the Special Town Meeting will be accepted up until noon on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Jewish Speakers at Commemoration Appeal to Friends and Allies
7 hours ago · The message from three speakers at Saturday evening’s annual Kristallnacht commemoration on the Common was consistent: Jews in Bedford and beyond continue to need support from friends and allies in response to rising antisemitism. That kind of local response has mitigated “our fear, sadness and despair,” said Todd Bressler, speaking on behalf of the Bedford Jewish Community group. “We ...
Letter to the Editor: Mothers Out Front Supports Town Warrant …
8 hours ago · Please support Article 7 at Special Town Meeting on Monday, Nov. 18. Mothers Out Front is a national organization of mothers and others working toward a livable climate and an equitable future for all children. For more information, please contact [email protected]. The opinions expressed in Letters to …
Net Zero Infrastructure Changes Accelerating Next Fiscal Year
1 day ago · The shift to outfitting school and town buildings to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions is moving to a higher level next spring with more than $1 million in proposed expenditures on infrastructure at Bedford High School. Facilities Director Ron Scaltreto presented plans for Fiscal Year 2026 to the Capital Expenditure Committee at its Nov ...
Veterans Day Tradition Attracts Wide Range of Participants in …
1 day ago · Many veterans came to Memorial Park on Monday for Bedford’s Veterans Day ceremony. Photo by Wayne Braverman The police and fire honor guard lead the processional at the start of Monday’s Veterans Day ceremony. Photo by Wayne Braverman People at the Veterans Day ceremony in Bedford had the opportunity to honor veterans important in their lives by placing miniature flags on a memorial wreath.
Bedford Select Board to Explore Options after Fire Station Plans ...
Jan 4, 2024 · Courtesy Image. The Bedford Select Board on Monday will explore potential next steps, following a 3-2 vote by the Historic District Commission that will impede or even inter plans to construct a fire station at 139 The Great Road. On Wednesday night, the HDC rejected the town’s application to demolish the current building at the location and ...