Patriotic Holiday Committee approves 2026 Memorial Day ceremonies on town common.
Patriotic Holiday Committee approves revised 2026 Memorial Day ceremony on town common. Chair Peter Ricci, Vice Chair Joseph Piantedosi, Secretary Barbara Purchia, and six members unanimously endorsed the shift from Veterans Memorial Park and established new parking restrictions on South Road, Elm
Patriotic Holiday Committee · Meeting of March 18, 2026
BEDFORD — Patriotic Holiday Committee approves revised 2026 Memorial Day ceremony on town common. Chair Peter Ricci, Vice Chair Joseph Piantedosi, Secretary Barbara Purchia, and six members unanimously endorsed the shift from Veterans Memorial Park and established new parking restrictions on South Road, Elm Street, and Great Road. The parade will march to the Elm Street entrance to the common.
Committee members coordinated with the Town Manager and Veterans Service Officer Bill Linnehan to ensure Patriotic Holiday Committee participation in the next VSO interview process. The ceremony is set for May 25, 2026.
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Source: the Patriotic Holiday Committee meeting of March 18, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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