Potential buyer may keep Bedford Plaza Hotel

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Potential buyer may keep Bedford Plaza Hotel operating

A potential buyer of the Bedford Plaza Hotel has indicated it intends to continue operating the site as a branded hotel, according to Planning Director Tony Fields. The buyer recently met with town staff, and a meeting is scheduled for Sept. 24 with potential developers of adjoining property.

The Bedford Citizen

Rightsizing presentation scheduled at The Residence at Bedford

Judy Dovev and Kevin Rich will discuss planning a rightsizing move in a free presentation with light refreshments.

The Bedford Citizen

Lucky Diaz presents bilingual virtual author talks

The author will appear online in English at 7:00 p.m. and Spanish at 8:00 p.m., focusing on his bilingual picture book and community-centered storytelling.

Bedford Free Public Library

Finance Committee meets Thursday evening

The Bedford Finance Committee will meet online from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.; the agenda was posted on September 22.

Town of Bedford

Historical Society to trace Bedford’s rail-trail history

Terry Gleason’s presentation will explore how railroad lines became rail trails; the free program also recognizes Bedford High School National History Day finalists.

The Bedford Citizen

Navy schedules public update on NWIRP Bedford cleanup

A hybrid Restoration Advisory Board meeting will address ongoing environmental cleanup at the former NWIRP Bedford site; Navy, EPA, and MassDEP representatives will answer questions.

The Bedford Citizen

Domestic Violence Services Network seeks volunteer advocates

The next volunteer-advocate training runs September 28 through October 16; DVSN provides confidential support, safety planning, and referrals.

The Bedford Citizen

Bedford and Hanscom students earn college honors

Elizabeth Connell of Bedford and several Hanscom AFB students were named to Southern New Hampshire University’s summer 2026 president’s or dean’s lists; Yunsheng Bi made Champlain College Online’s president’s list.

The Bedford Citizen

Book-a-Librarian Offers One-on-One Tech Help Thursday

Half-hour appointments for help with apps, devices, and social-media accounts are available in the library's Reference Room from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Bedford Free Public Library

Evans Avenue pump-station bids close September 24

The Town of Bedford’s invitation to bid for Evans Avenue Pump Station and Force Main Improvements closes at 11:00 a.m. on September 24.

Town of Bedford

Schools share MCAS portal access and strategic-plan update

Bedford Public Schools says preliminary spring 2026 MCAS results are now available via the DESE Family Portal using a student's date of birth and Aspen code. The district also is moving forward with Year 3 of its 2024–2027 Strategic Action Plan.

The Bedford Citizen

VA awards $40.26M to fight veteran homelessness in Massachusetts

The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded $40.26 million to 16 Massachusetts organizations for fiscal 2027 programs serving veterans who are homeless or at risk of losing housing, as reported by the VA Bedford Medical Center.

The Bedford Citizen

Mary Fahl to open New Song concert season Saturday

Mary Fahl will perform at the John Glenn Middle School auditorium, opening New Song's third season. The concert was moved from Town Hall because of planned construction.

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Bedford veteran Shirley Kring included in Library of Congress archive

Bedford veteran Shirley Kring is included in a book and the Library of Congress Veterans History Project archive honoring women who attended the U.S. Air Force Academy. Kring also contributed her own account of military service.

The Bedford Citizen

Bedford posts gun-violence prevention message

The Town of Bedford has posted a Bedford Safe Campaign message on preventing gun violence, emphasizing community responsibility. The campaign is supported by the Police Department, Health Department, and Board of Health.

Town of Bedford