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Latest Timetable: Early April Start for Firehouse Construction
Construction of the new fire station in Bedford will begin in a little more than seven months, according to the latest timetable delivered by the owner’s project manager to the Fire Station Building Committee at its meeting on Monday.
Second Phase of Hydrant Flushing Now Underway
The Bedford Public Works Water Division has completed the first phase of its hydrant flushing program. The second phase of the hydrant flushing program began on Tuesday, Aug. 20 along The Great Road starting at the Lexington town line and continuing through neighborhoods off The Great Road, Carlisle Road, and North Road.
An Obituary: David Benjamin MacQuilken
David Benjamin MacQuilken of Dallas, TX, formerly of Bedford, passed away suddenly on May 15, 2024. He was 60 years old. David graduated from Bedford High School in 1982. He attended the University of Michigan and later the prestigious Wharton School of Business. David had a zest for life and...
Join the Fun at the Job Lane Farm Museum Family Field Day
The Job Lane Farm Museum will be open for fun at this week’s Family Field Day. Drop by the annual family-friendly event from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Job Lane Farm Museum located at 295 North Rd, Bedford. There will be a lot to...
Sweetwater Avenue Closed on Weekdays Until Early October
Submitted by the Bedford Department of Public Works. Sweetwater Avenue from North Road to Hayden Lane will be closed to through traffic between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays until early October, weather permitting. This is a change to an anticipated closure as part of a water main improvement...
Bedford’s Newest Citizen-of-the-Year is Sharon McDonald
Bedford’s 46th Citizen-of-the-Year is a 50-year resident beloved by generations for her many talents, perpetual optimism, and commitment to the betterment of the town. Sharon McDonald, renowned as a story-teller, author, poet, and volunteer leader, will be honored during ceremonies at Old Town Hall on the evening of Sept. 27. She will ride in a convertible in the Bedford Day parade on Saturday, Sept. 21 and fulfill other special responsibilities during the year, such as activating the holiday lights on the Common.
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