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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…

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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…

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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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Bedford Opens Citizen of the Year Nominations, Fire Station Forum Planned

Bedford officials opened nominations for the 2026 Citizen of the Year and announced a virtual public forum on the future of the former fire station site at 55 The Great Road, to be held with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. The Town Manager's Report for July 6, 2026 is also newly…

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Bedford Select Board Invites Residents to Summer Biergarten on Town Common

Bedford's Select Board and Town Manager's Office are inviting residents to a Summer Biergarten on the Town Common, with music, beer and food planned for the gathering. The Town Manager's Office also posted its July 6 report on town operations and department activity. Planners confirmed …

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Narrow Gauge Rail Trail Closes at Billerica Line for New Bike Path

Bedford's Narrow Gauge Rail Trail is temporarily closed at the Billerica town line for a two-year bike path project. The Select Board and Town Manager's Office are inviting residents to the Town Common for the Bedford Summer Biergarten, an afternoon of music, beer and food. The Town Man…

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Bedford Invites Residents to Weigh In on Future of Fire Station Site

Bedford is seeking public input on what becomes of its existing fire station at 55 The Great Road, with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council partnering on a virtual forum for residents to weigh in on the property's future. The Department of Public Works separately announced a shift fr…

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Bedford Library Closed for Independence Day Weekend

Bedford Free Public Library is closed this Independence Day weekend, shutting its doors Friday and Saturday, July 3–4. The closure covers both days of the holiday, with normal Saturday hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. resuming next week. Looking ahead, the Select Board meets Monday, July 6 at…

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