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Springs Brook Park's 2026 season rolls on as Bedford Youth Soccer opens its fall gear store.

Bedford Recreation's Springs Brook Park is running its 2026 season, with membership registration open online and swim lesson sign-ups now handled in person at the park rather than online. Separately, Bedford Youth Soccer opened its Fall 2026 Travel Soccer Uniform Store, letting travel f…

Obituary notices, week of July 13, 2026, through July 19, 2026

This week's Bedford obituary roundup carries one name: Chick, Virginia R. Virginia R. Chick, 80, of Bedford, died July 12, 2026; she was predeceased by her husband, Richard Chick, and is survived by three children, two stepsons, and nine grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by …

Bedford Median Home Sale Price Reaches $984,750 in Latest Deed Filings

Bedford recorded 20 property deeds between June 19 and July 18. Ten disclosed sale prices, ranging from $775,000 to $2,380,000, with a median of $984,750. The period's top sale was 154 Hartwell Rd at $2,380,000, sold by Runway Realty Ventures LLC to the Massachusetts Port Authority. Pag…

Bedford Plans Summer Biergarten as Fire Station Forum Nears

Bedford's Select Board is inviting residents to a Town Common Biergarten as officials advance talks on the former fire station site. The Town Manager's Office announced the community gathering featuring music, food, and beer, while a virtual public forum on the future of 55 The Great Ro…

Bedford Closes Fawn Lake, Preps Town Common Biergarten

Fawn Lake closes to the public through Friday as Bedford preps its Summer Biergarten. The town confirmed Fawn Lake will be off-limits from Tuesday, July 14, through Friday, July 17, while the Select Board and Town Manager's Office invite residents to the Town Common for the Bedford Summ…

Bedford School Committee Votes 4-1 to Deny Fifth Exchange Student Amid Default Budget

Bedford School Committee rejects a fifth J-1 exchange student 4-1, citing the district's default budget.

Bedford Planning Board Tables Wallace Road Subdivision, Approves 35-Unit Workforce Housing

Bedford Planning Board tables contentious 15-lot subdivision, unanimously approves 35-unit workforce housing project.

Bedford Closes Fawn Lake for Four Days Starting Tuesday

Bedford closes Fawn Lake for four days as the town opens talks on its old fire station's future. The town posted a CivicAlert Monday announcing Fawn Lake will be closed to public access from Tuesday, July 14, through Friday, July 17. The Select Board and Town Manager's Office are also p…

Springs Brook Park closed early amid summer storms, and Bedford Youth Soccer opened its fall uniform store for 2026.

Springs Brook Park cut its hours short on Saturday, July 7, closing at 2:40 p.m. due to inclement weather, the Bedford Recreation Department reported. The park's 2026 membership and swim lesson registration remain open, with swim lessons now bookable only in person at Springs Brook Park…

Bedford, MAPC to Hold Forum on Fire Station's Future Use

Bedford officials plan a public forum on the future of the town's former fire station property at 55 The Great Road, coordinating with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council on next steps for the site, with the session set for Wednesday, July 22. The Select Board and Town Manager's Offi…

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