Community college lands prison education grant

Bedford on Wed, Oct 7

• Community college lands prison education grant. Middlesex Community College landed an accelerator grant from the New England Prison Education Collaborative, backed by funding from Ascendium's Education Philanthropy program, Patch reported.Bedford Patch
• Town manager releases October 5 report. The Town Manager's October 5 report on municipal operations and updates is now posted on the town website.Town of Bedford
• First Baptist Church marks 70 years in Bedford. First Baptist Church of Bedford celebrated its 70th anniversary with a worship service and fellowship gathering looking back at the congregation's history, according to thebedfordcitizen.org.The Bedford Citizen

Coming up

• Thu, Oct 8: Zoning Board of Appeals meets Thursday. Bedford's Zoning Board of Appeals holds its regular meeting Thursday, October 8, per the town's online calendar.Town of Bedford
• Thu, Oct 8: Mothers Out Front talks Hanscom hangar expansion. Bedford Mothers Out Front hosts a dessert potluck Thursday, where Lara Sullivan of the Coalition to Stop Private Jet Expansion will update residents on the proposed 50-acre hangar project, according to thebedfordcitizen.org.The Bedford Citizen
• Sat, Oct 10: St. Michael Parish hosts recycling event. St. Michael Parish will host Green Day Recycling on Saturday, October 10, collecting electronics, appliances, bicycles and other used items, with proceeds supporting the parish, according to thebedfordcitizen.org.The Bedford Citizen
• Sat, Oct 10, 2 p.m.: Library closes early Oct. 10 for Beer and Brats. Bedford Public Library will close at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 10, for its Beer, Brats, and More event; volunteers are still sought to help staff the Pumpkin Patch that day.Bedford Public Library
• Mon, Oct 12, 11 a.m.: Library seeks Pumpkin Patch volunteers Oct. 12. Bedford Public Library needs volunteers at 11 a.m. Monday, October 12, to help unload a semi-truck full of pumpkins for its annual Pumpkin Patch sale.Bedford Public Library
• Mon, Oct 12: Town offices closed Monday for holiday. Bedford Town Hall and town offices will be closed Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.Town of Bedford
• Tue, Oct 13, 7 p.m.: School Committee meets with executive session. The Bedford School Committee holds a regular meeting with an executive session at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, in the LGI room at Bedford High School.Town of Bedford
• Tue, Oct 13, 7 p.m.: Planning Board holds regular meeting Tuesday. The Bedford Planning Board meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, for its regular session.Town of Bedford
• Tue, Oct 13: Commission on Disability meets Tuesday. Bedford's Commission on Disability holds its regular meeting Tuesday, October 13, per the town's online calendar.Town of Bedford
• Wed, Oct 14, 6 p.m.: Conservation Commission meets via Zoom. The Bedford Conservation Commission holds a remote hearing by Zoom from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, October 14.Town of Bedford

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