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Local Officials Support 2025 Bedford Cultural Council Grant Cycle as Oct. 16 Deadline Approaches
From our Select Board officials to our state reps the Bedford Cultural Council (BCC) receives outstanding support for its mission—funding eligible individuals and organizations via grants to enhance education and culture throughout our Bedford community. BCC’s Select Board liaison Emily Mitchell notes that “The Select Board is grateful for...
Lynnfield granted $1.2M for firefighters
Adam LevineLYNNFIELD — The Fire Department received $1,199,469.08 in federal funds from the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to a press release from the fire department. Town Administrator Rob Dolan, Fire Chief Glenn Davis, and U.S. Rep Seth Moulton announced the department’s recently-acquired grant and stated in a press release […] The post Lynnfield granted $1.2M for firefighters appeared first on Itemlive.
Town-Wide Vaccine Clinic Appointments Available on Oct. 19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone, ages 6 months and older, get the 2024-2025 flu and COVID-19 vaccines. To support access to recommended vaccines, the Bedford Health Department, in conjunction with the volunteer vaccinating team, is offering free flu and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations at a town-wide clinic. The clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 19 in the cafeteria at the John Glen Middle School (JGMS).
Changes on the Horizon for the Bedford Free Public Library
Director Richard Callaghan told the Trustees of the Bedford Free Public Library at their Sept. 10 meeting that he intends to retire in the spring of 2025, possibly as early as March. Earlier this year, Callaghan had mentioned to the Trustees informally that he would not be present at the...
Lynnfield School Committee elects new chair amidst public outcry
Adam LevineLYNNFIELD — The School Committee elected a new chair, addressed its meeting on Sept. 11, and listened to the public’s response at its meeting Tuesday. More than 50 community members filled the room in support of School Committee Member Jamie Hayman following the events of the Sept. 11 meeting in which Former Chair Kate DePrizio […] The post Lynnfield School Committee elects new chair amidst public outcry appeared first on Itemlive.
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