Nor’easter damages homes, brings down 10 trees

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Nor’easter brings down trees, damages homes

Sunday’s nor’easter led to about 10 downed trees requiring town involvement. Trees broke through homes on Houlton and Meadowbrook streets, but no one was injured; the storm also contributed to road closures and an underground electrical fire near The Great Road.

The Bedford Citizen

Former DPW foreman Chet Wiggins remembered for town service

Former Public Works foreman Chet Wiggins was remembered for decades of service to Bedford. His body was found off the Maine coast on September 25 after his boat went missing.

The Bedford Citizen

Police log reports 75 motor-vehicle stops

Bedford’s latest police blotter covers September 4–10 and includes 75 motor-vehicle stops, a report of a possible sinkhole, and threats sent through a private messaging app.

The Bedford Citizen

Burlington Road paving brings Route 62 detours

The town will mill and pave the Route 62 Burlington Road sewer-force-main trench Tuesday and Wednesday, September 29–30. School buses will be allowed through, and work will pause during school-bus periods.

Town of Bedford

Town Hall front entrance closed during accessibility work

Work on Town Hall’s front stairs and ramp is expected to last about 10 weeks. Visitors should use side entrances or request assistance through the town or Police Department.

Town of Bedford

Preschool Storytime at the library Tuesday afternoon

Preschool Storytime is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, from 3 to 3:30 p.m. at the Bedford Free Public Library for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers.

Bedford Free Public Library

First Parish organ gala set for Sunday, Oct. 4

First Parish will celebrate the restoration of its 1885 Hook & Hastings tracker organ Sunday, October 4, at 3 p.m. Sandra LaBarge-Neumann, Heinrich Christensen, and David Carrier will perform; tickets are $15 to $20, with a reception afterward.

The Bedford Citizen

Bedford photographer featured in Weston exhibition

The “Visionaries” exhibition at Carney Gallery at Regis College in Weston features Bedford photographer Astrid Reischwitz among six artists. The show opened September 24 and is open Tuesday, September 29.

The Bedford Citizen

Intermediate line-dance class starts Tuesday

Bedford Recreation’s intermediate line-dance class for ages 16 and older begins Tuesday, September 29, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Bedford High School. Weekly classes run through November 24, except October 20.

Town of Bedford Recreation Department

Destination Imagination registration closes Wednesday

Registration for Bedford’s 2026–2027 Destination Imagination season closes September 30. The student-led program uses STEAM challenges and is seeking adult team managers.

The Bedford Citizen