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Erev Rosh Hashanah Service Tonight at Kerem Shalom
September 11, 2026
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Celebrate Erev Rosh Hashanah with Kerem Shalom
Kerem Shalom hosts an Erev Rosh Hashanah community service tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at its Concord location. The service, led by Rabbi Darby Leigh and Cantorial Soloist Molly Bajgot, will be held in person with ASL interpretation and online with live captioning. Childcare is available for younger children with advance registration.
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Resident Reflects on 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Observances
In a letter published September 9, John Stella reflects on Bedford's annual September 11 commemorations and encourages broader community participation to honor victims and first responders.
The Bedford Citizen
Barbara Purchia Named Bedford's 2026 Citizen of the Year
The Town of Bedford named longtime volunteer Barbara Purchia as the 2026 Citizen of the Year, honoring her decades of leadership with formal recognition at the Bedford Day Parade.
Town of Bedford
Bedford DPW Expands Curbside Furniture Reuse Program
The Department of Public Works expanded its furniture reuse collection service, partnering with ReSupply to redirect usable bulky household goods from landfills to charities.
Town of Bedford
BHS Class of 2027 Holds Assembly, Senior Sunrise
Bedford High School seniors held their Senior Assembly on September 10 and the traditional Senior Sunrise on September 11 to start the school year.
Bedford Public Schools
Police Investigate Wave of Package Thefts
Bedford Police are investigating multiple package thefts at local apartment complexes and urge residents to report suspicious activity. Other incidents in the Sept. 9 logs include scams, bear sightings, and a dog bite.
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Former VA Physician Pleads Guilty in Child Abuse Case
A former physician associated with the Bedford VA Medical Center pleaded guilty to receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material; sentencing is scheduled for November 2026.
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Children's Horseshoe Wind Chime Craft at Bedford Library
The Bedford Free Public Library hosts a drop-in craft program today from 4:00-4:45 p.m. for kindergarten through fifth-grade children to paint wooden horseshoes and assemble wind chimes.
Bedford Free Public Library
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