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Sisters Find Musical Nirvana, Excel at Bluegrass
Audrey and Megan Mendenhall, sisters from Bedford, have found their musical happy place. They are immersed in bluegrass, a category that evolved some 800 miles away in the southern Appalachians. According to their website, “The Mendenhall sisters are the future generation of female bluegrass players, creating their own music while...
Framework of Board’s Equity Statement Goes Back 31 Years
After deliberations that began in June and extended for two meetings, the Bedford Select Board has decided that, with a slight update, its “policy on acts of hatred and racism” drafted in 1993 best meets current standards.
Pedestrian Struck by Car on Concord Road Crosswalk Dies
A 53-year-old Concord woman who authorities say was walking her bicycle across Concord Road at the Reformatory Branch Trail crosswalk on Saturday afternoon has died from injuries sustained after being struck by a car. The driver, a 34-year-old Billerica man, has been cited with operating a vehicle with a suspended...
There’s a Vacancy on Bedford Planning Board
The deadline for applying for appointment to fill a six-plus-month seat on the Bedford Planning Board is 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9. The vacancy results from the resignation of Jacinda Barbehenn, who is moving out of town. Under the town bylaws, the remaining members of the board, in a joint meeting with the Select Board, interview applicants and name a replacement to serve until the next town election, March 8, 2025. The remaining year will be on the local ballot.
Great Night of Music and Fun with Patterson Lee; Stacey & The Party is Next Up on Thursday
As the sun was setting, the temperature trickling down, and the steamy humidity of the day dissipating, many people of all ages came out to the Town’s “Activity Complex” along Mudge Way last Thursday to enjoy the second of the Bedford Recreation Department’s Summer Concerts, featuring Patterson Lee.
Best in Show: First Round of Group 3 Voting is Open!
The French Bulldog was the top dog breed in the United States last year, according to the American Kennel Club, followed by perennial favorites Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever. In Bedford, every dog is of the favorite dog breed, because all dogs are the number one dogs. But in The...
Real Estate Transfers ~ July 2, 2024
The Bedford Citizen posts real estate transfers through an agreement with The Warren Group. 80 Wilson Rd., a seven-room Ranch on 0.94 acres, built in 1959:. Sold by Evelyn D Rice Irt and Janet Rice on June 21, 2024 to Ivy Dev & Improvement LLC for $700,000. 1 Ellingson Rd.,...
Climate Bill Includes Rep. Gordon’s Amendment to Enable Massport to Consider Environment
Joined by three of his House Colleagues, Rep. Ken Gordon (D-Bedford) successfully included an amendment to the House’s omnibus climate legislation that will require Massport to consider the environmental impacts of expansion decisions. Joined by Representatives Simon Cataldo of Concord, Michelle Ciccolo of Lexington, and Alice Peisch of Wellesley,...
Bedford TV Production Manager Excited about His Own Film Project
Is it true all Gen Z have a side project? Michael Russillo, production manager for Bedford TV, has been working as writer, director, and executive producer of a feature length film for the past few years.
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