Bedford Finance Committee approved a major software migration despite budget concerns. Town Manager Matt Hanson requested an $82,337.91 reserve fund transfer to migrate permitting software from PermitEyes to OpenGov; the committee voted unanimously. The new system costs approximately $18,000 more
Zoning, finance, health and assessors boards meet this week ahead of fire station forum. Also in today's brief (7 items): Zoning Board of Appeals meets Thursday; Finance Committee meets Thursday; Board of Assessors meets Monday; Board of Health meets Monday.
Council on Aging moved forward with plans for an accessible minivan for older adults, identifying a MassDOT grant as the primary funding source.
DPR converts a 275,000-square-foot Bedford office building into a new life sciences facility. From our own coverage: Bedford home sales span $650,000 to $1.375 million. Also in today's brief (9 items): Bedford office building converted into life sciences facility; MCC offers second chan…
Three Bedford-resident obituaries were published this week. Malpass, Marilyn L. (Wendell), 88, of Bedford, died August 29 and is survived by her husband of 60 years, Donald Malpass, according to the notice. Morrissey, Thomas James "Thom", 78, of Bedford and formerly of Concord, died Sep…
Bedford Town Hall names Barbara Purchia the town's Citizen of the Year for 2026. From our own coverage: Bedford home sales span $650,000 to $1.375 million. Also in today's brief (6 items): Barbara Purchia named Bedford's 2026 Citizen of the Year; Taxation Aid Committee holds meeting Mon…
Bedford recorded 20 property transfers between Aug. 21 and Sept. 19, with 11 posting a sale price so far, ranging from $650,000 to $1,375,000 and a median of $950,000. The month's top sale was a condo unit at 36 Loomis St, which sold for $1,375,000. Hartwell Road saw two sales, at $650,000 and
Bedford's Town Hall front entrance will close Monday, September 21, for ADA accessibility construction, the town announced this weekend. The Bedford Recycling Center shut down Saturday, September 19, so the town could hold Bedford Day, and Town Hall separately set an in-person public fo…
Finance Committee voted unanimously to hold meetings virtually during construction. Fiscal year 2026 free cash was certified at $18.2 million, up from $7.4 million at the prior year's start; under the 50 percent guideline, approximately $9 million was available for appropriation. Finance Director
Recreation Commission greenlights AI youth programs pending parent review. The board approved vendor Overture's Intro to AI and youth classes on a trial basis despite resident concerns, planning to gather end-of-program feedback before deciding continuation. Therapeutic recreation served