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44th Codman Estate Arts & Crafts Festival Today

September 12, 2026

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Codman Estate Fine Arts and Crafts Festival Opens Saturday

The 44th annual Codman Estate Fine Arts and Crafts Festival opens Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring nearly 100 artisans, live music, food vendors, and guided tours of the historic estate. Admission is $5 for nonmembers; children under 12 and Historic New England members enter free.

Patch

Bedford Prepares Data Center Zoning Ahead of Special Town Meeting

The Bedford Planning Department on Sept. 11 proposed data center zoning regulations for the November Special Town Meeting, aiming to create uniform standards and review timelines for commercial and industrial facilities.

The Bedford Citizen

Bedford Family Connection Hosts Bubbles and Babies Meet-Up

Bedford Family Connection hosts an outdoor playdate today from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Bedford Center Playground on Mudge Way for families with young children.

Bedford Family Connection

"The Elements" Dual Art Exhibit Open at Bedford Free Public Library

The Bedford Free Public Library hosts "The Elements" art exhibition today from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring works on paper by Sand T Kalloch and photography by Coco McCabe. The show runs through Sept. 15.

The Bedford Citizen

Bedford Police Department Holds Officer Entrance Exam Saturday

The Bedford Police Department holds a full-time officer entrance exam today at 9 a.m. at police headquarters for candidates to fill current and anticipated vacancies on the 31-officer force.

Hanrahan Consulting

Middlesex Community College Earns 2026 HEED Diversity Award

Middlesex Community College has received the 2026 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction Award from Insight Into Academia, recognizing its work in student support, belonging, and community building.

Middlesex Community College

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