1. BHS Home Games: Bedford High School home games scehduled for Monday, May 6, according to the school's website, include varsity baseball at 4 p.m. on Field A, JV baseball at 4 p.m. on Field G, girls varsity tennis at 4 p.m. on the BHS courts and girls JV tennis at 4 p.m. on the John Glenn Middle School courts.  2. Commencement Speakers at MCC: Graduation is right around the corner, and Middlesex Community College has announced their commencement speakers, including two student speakers as well as the speakers to deliver the official commencement address.  3. Looking For a Job Around …

  1. Weekend Events: We're hours away from another weekend, and one that is going to be sunny and warm. If you're looking to get out and enjoy the weekend be sure to check out our weekend planner, including a Citizen's World Fair Friday afternoon in Lexington, the 9th Annual Minute Man March on Saturday in Concord and more. Did we miss an event? Upload it to our events calendar here. 2. BHS Home Games: Bedford High School athletics home games scheduled for Friday, May 3, include varsity baseball at 4 p.m. on Field A, JV baseball at 4 p.m. on Field G, varsity girls tennis at 4 p.m. on the BHS …

  1. What's The Pollen Count in Bedford?: Thanks to the effects of climate change, experts say the pollen count this season will be higher than ever before. Want to know what the pollen count is in Bedford? Check out our new gadget that can tell you the pollen count in town on a daily basis. It updates daily, so be sure to check back with regularity to find out if Bedford is in store for a pollen-heavy spring and summer.  2. Today in Public Meetings: Public meetings scheduled for Thursday, May 2, according to the town website, include Cable Television Committee at 7:30 p.m. and Sign Bylaw …

  1. Today in Public Meetings: Public meetings scheduled for Wednesday, May 1, according to the town website, include Historic District Commission at 7:30 p.m., the Bicycle Advisory Committee at 7:30 p.m. and the Wilson Mill Park Planning Committee at 7:30 p.m.  2. Bedford Election Results: After yesterday's special state primary election, we now know that Ed Markey and Gabriel Gomez will face off in the big show on June 25. Approximately 19 percent of registered voters in Bedford turned out to the polls yesterday, and more or less fell in line with voters statewide. See the full results for …

1. Election Day: The primary election the U.S. special senate election is Tuesday, and polls will be open in Bedford from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find out where to vote, check out our interviews with all six candidates on the ballot and take a look at a sample ballot before you head out to the polls.  2. Today in Public Meetings: The only public meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, according to the town website, Planning Board, has been cancelled.  3. BHS Girls Track Impress at MSTCA Relays:  On Sunday, 18 of the team’s best athletes traveled to Abington for the MSTCA Relays.  Over thirty …

  1. Grim Reaper Day and Mock Accident: On Monday, April 29, students at Bedford High School will observe a "Grim Reaper Day" recognizing the dangers of impaired driving with an announcement made throughout the school during the last five minutes of every period describing a situation in which a BHS student has been lost in a fictional impaired driving accident.  2. Today in Public Meetings: Public meetings scheduled for Monday, April 29, according to the town website, include Cultural Council at 7:30 p.m. 3. BHS Home Games: Bedford High School athletics home games on Monday, April 29, …

  1. BHS Baseball and Girls Tennis: Bedford High School athletics home games scheduled for Friday, April 26, include varsity baseball at 4 p.m. on Field A, JV baseball at 4 p.m. on Field G, girls varsity tennis at 4 p.m. on the BHS courts and JV girls tennis at 4 p.m. on the John Glenn Middle School courts.  2. Weekend Events: The weekend is (almost) upon us, and we've got our weekend planner full of events in and around Bedford over the next few days. If you feel like having a laugh after what have shaped up to be a tough few weeks, head over to Saint Michael's Catholic Church on Saturday …

  1. Today in Public Meetings: Public meetings scheduled for Thursday, April 25, according to the town website, include Planning Board at 6:15 a.m., Cable Television Committee at 7:30 p.m., Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:30 p.m. and Transportation Advisory Committee at 7:45 p.m.  2. Looking Ahead to the Weekend: We're almost there Bedford! Only one more day until the weekend, and to tide you over until then we've got our Weekend Planner. There's a whole lot going on in and around town this weekend, including "Green Space from Boston to Bedford," when the Bedford Arbor Resources Committee, DPW …

1. Today in Public Meetings: Public meetings scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, according to the town website, include the Davis School Advisory Council at 8 a.m., the Board of Assesors at 7 p.m., the Conservation Commission at 7 p.m. and the Recreation Commission at 7 p.m.  2. BHS Athletics Home Games: Bedford High School athletics home games scheduled for today, according to the school's website, include freshman baseball at 4 p.m. on Field A, girls varsity lacrosse at 4 p.m. on Field B, girls JV lacrosse at 5:30 p.m. on Field B, varsity softball at 4 p.m. on Field C, JV softball at 4 p.m. …

1. Bedford's Moment of Silence: Bedford participated in a statewide moment of silence at 2:50 p.m. on Monday, one week later to the minute from the first explosion that rocked the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Bedford Patch participated in the moment of silence at First Parish Unitarian Universalist where bells rang out from the church tower in honor of the victims of the bombings. 2. Bedford Schools Respond to a Tragedy: School was back in session Monday after a week of vacation, and educators were ready to address the bombings at the Boston Marathon in their classes. Each school …

1. Today in Public Meetings: Public meetings scheduled for Monday, April 22,according to the town website, include Selectmen at 7:30 p.m. and Depot Park Advisory Committee at 3 p.m.  2. Bedford Grange: The Bedford Grange will hold an Obligation Ceremony to welcome new members through a process that introduces them to the Grange and its aims and objectives. The ceremony will be held Monday night at 8 p.m. at the First Church of Christ Congregational. Read more about Bedford Grange, and about the Obligation Ceremony on Bedford Patch. 3. Northside Breaking and Entering: The Bedford Police …

  1. BHS Athletic Schedule: Bedford High School home games scheduled for Friday, April 19, according to the school's website, include varsity softball at 11 a.m. on Field C, JV softball at 11 a.m. on Field E, boys varsity tennis at 11 a.m. on the BHS tennis courts and boys JV tennis at 11 a.m. on the John Glenn Middle School tennis courts.  2. First Church of Christ Welcomes a New Pastor: After a 12 month search process that saw a seven-member search committee review more than 100 applications, Bedford's First Church of Christ, Congregational finally has a new pastor. Find out more about the …

  1. If You See A Low Flying Helicopter...: Don't panic if you see a helicopter flying low over Bedford in the coming days, it's just spraying pesticide to control mosquito larvae in wetland areas around town. Find out when and where the helicopter will be flying over Bedford. 2. The Latest on V.A.P.D. Chief Meltz: Yesterday we reported that Chief of Police for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Bedford Richard Meltz, was arrested on April 15 in connection to an FBI investigation into the "Cannibal Cop" rape and murder plot. Although Meltz's employment status with the Bedford V.A. …

  1. Bedford Responds to a Tragedy: The Bedford community rallied around those affected by the Boston Marathon explosions. The National Guard out of Hanscom Air Force Base sent more than 1000 Guardsmen to assist law enforcement in Boston. The Bedford Police Department sent several officers into town to assist law enforcement. The Bedford business community showed their support in various ways. We want to know how you are showing your support for those most affected by the tragedy at the Boston Marathon. Leave a comment below and let us know.  2. V.A. Chief Linked to "Cannibal Cop": Chief of …

  1. Today in Public Meetings: Public meetings scheduled for April 16 in Bedford, according to the town website, include Arbor Resources Committee at 7:30 p.m. and Planning Board at 7:30 p.m.  2. BHS Athletics: The only event on the Bedford High School athletic calender for April 16, due to school vacation is track practice to be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the BHS track. 3. Looking Back on Patriots' Day: We camped out at North Bridge in Concord Monday morning to take in all the patriotic festivities. First, British reenactors conducted a "Mourn Arms" ceremony in honor of the British dead …

  1. Patriots' Day: Town Hall is closed today due to Patriots' Day, but most retail stores will be open Monday. Find out exactly what's open and what's closed in Bedford on Patriots' Day. 2. Patriots' Day Events: On Monday, the Commemoration of the North Bridge Fight and Patriots' Day Parade will take place in Concord at 8:30 a.m. British reenactors conduct a “Mourn Arms” ceremony in honor of the British dead buried at the North Bridge. Meanwhile, musicians, minuteman companies, organizations and dignitaries march through Concord Center, out over the North Bridge and back through the center …

1. Get Out This Weekend: It's Patriots' Day weekend, and there's a whole lot going on in and around Bedford. We've compiled weekend events happening around town in our Weekend Planner. The Lexington Symphony Orchestra will perform Saturday night, Tom Yates and the Working Man's Band will put on a show at the Colonian Inn Friday night and the Lexington Historical Society will put on a night of colonial singing and dancing Sunday. Stay tuned to Bedford Patch for a separate listing of Patriots' Day events.  2. BHS Softball Rescheduled: The Bedford High School varsity and JV softball games …

  UPDATE 11:17 a.m.- The freshman baseball game scheduled for 4 p.m. has been postponed and both the varsity and JV girls lacrosse games will be played at Danehy Park at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. respectively.  1. Today in Public Meetings: Public meetings scheduled for April 8 in Bedford, according to the town website, include the Patriotic Holiday Committee at 7 p.m., the Land Acquisition Committee at 7:30 p.m. and the Zoning Board of Appeals at 7:30 p.m. 2. BHS Home Games: Bedford High School athletic teams playing at home on Thursday, April 11, according to the school website, include freshman …

  1. BHS Home Games: Bedford High School athletic teams playing at home on Wednesday, April 10, according to the school website, include freshman baseball at 4 p.m., girls freshman lacrosse at 4 p.m., Varsity and JV Softball at 4 p.m. and boys Varsity and JV Tennis at 4 p.m.  2. Today in Public Meetings: Public meetings scheduled for April 8 in Bedford, according to the town website, include the Bedford Housing Authority at 7 p.m., Board of Assessors at 7 p.m. and Conservation Commission at 7 p.m. 3. BPD Investigating Home Break-In: The Bedford Police Department responded to reports of a home…

  1. What's Your Favorite Bedford Restaurant?: Today we're taking a look at the ten highest rated Bedford restaurants on Yelp!, and we want to know whether you agree with the list. The fun part is that Yelp! revolves around user reviews, so what we really want to know is whether you agree with your neighbor's opinion on Bedford's best restaurants. Did your favorite restaurant make the cut? Who got snubbed? Let us know in the comment section! 2. Today in Public Meetings: Public meetings scheduled for April 8 in Bedford, according to the town website, include the Council on Aging at 12:15 p.m…