The Bedford Health Department will be hosting a Rabies Clinic for Cats and Dogs on Saturday, April 8, 2023, from 9:00 – 11:00AM. The clinic will take place at the Town Center Building at 12 Mudge Way (Yellow Building) and will be open to…

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Batteries power our lives. It would be difficult to find a Bedford home without at least one battery-powered device. From smoke detectors to remote controls, kids toys to rechargeable toothbrushes, Roomba vacuums and the car in the driveway - all…

Please see below from the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office: NOTICE OF MEPA REMOTE AND IN-PERSON SITE VISITS EEA 16654 L.G. Hanscom Field North Airfield Development, Bedford Project Description: An Environmental…

The Bedford Health Department reminds residents that there are many ways your actions can help protect you, your household, and your community from severe illness from COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends putting…

Applications are currently being accepted for the Bedford Rent Relief Program (BRRP). BRRP provides temporary monthly rental assistance in the form of a grant to eligible households. BRRP will pay between $300-750 per month in rental assistance,…

Bedford Health Department’s regional partners in Wayland are offering a Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Series. Bedford Residents are invited to attend. DATES: Wednesdays - January 25, February 1, February 8, February 15 TIME: 12 noon -…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports an increase in COVID-19 infections throughout the nation. Most recently, XBB.1.5, a new Omicron subvariant of significant concern, has surged to represent 40.5% of all United States…

Through January 31, 2023, residents are encouraged to provide feedback on the Great Road Traffic Optimization Study regarding any missing safety/traffic flow concerns, and the proposed short-term and long-term improvements recommended. Please call…

We all eat. As a result, there is some inherent waste to providing three square meals a day. Did you know that up to 40% of household trash is food waste or other compostable items? This year, consider making food waste reduction a priority.…

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The holidays are a wonderful time of year to enjoy special meals with loved ones. This holiday season remember to keep family and friends safe by following these important tips to prevent foodborne illness: 1. Keep Foods Separated – Avoid…

The Town of Bedford continues to offer free COVID-19 test kits to residents, while supplies last. Questions? Please call the Health Department at 781-275-6507. There are four pickup locations: -Bedford Free Public Library (Circulation Desk):…

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The 2023 Town Election will be held on March 11. Those running for Town elected offices may seek nomination through the Town Caucus on January 10 or by submitting signed nomination papers by January 20. No-excuse vote by mail will be available…

On December 12, 2022, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm, the Bedford Health Department will be hosting a clinic offering Flu Vaccine and Pfizer COVID-19 Bivalent Booster doses. Only the Pfizer Bivalent booster will be available at this clinic, not Moderna.…

Please join the Town of Bedford on Saturday, December 3, 2022, for the annual tree lighting festivities! The day will consist of several events: Tree Lighting, 5:00 p.m. Citizen of the Year Sarah Dorer will lead the countdown to light the trees…

Whether you are preparing food for a crowd or yourself, remember to make food safety part of your holiday. Raw meats, such as turkey, can be contaminated with germs that can make you and your family sick. Raw turkey can contain Salmonella,…

The Bedford Health Department will be hosting a Moderna COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Clinic. Only the Moderna Bivalent boosters will be available at this clinic. Bedford residents and employees are eligible for a bivalent booster if you are the…

The Town of Bedford, MA is pleased to announce the November 17, 2022 launch of the new BedfordMA.gov, the official website of the Town. In collaboration with the Town's website vendor, CivicPlus, staff across all departments, led by the…

The Baker-Polito Administration announced on Tuesday November 15, 2022, America Recycles Day, the award of $4.2 Million dollars to Massachusetts cities and towns for the 2022 Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP), a grant program…

We have become accustomed to the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 over the past years. Thankfully, we now have opportunity for antigen home testing, in addition to PCR testing, to identify COVID and if positive follow the prescribed isolation…

Bedford’s Fall curbside yard waste collection begins the week of November 7th. Yard waste will be collected on three dates in November, excluding the week of Thanksgiving - Nov 7, 14 and 28. Read the full press release here. All yard waste…

The Bedford Health Department is pleased to announce a FREE Moderna COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccination clinic for Bedford residents ages 6 – 11 years old on Monday, November 7, 2022. Please be advised that limited doses are available for…

On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that the Town of Bedford has been awarded a $3 million grant from the MassWorks Infrastructure Program. This grant will fund infrastructure improvements in the area of…

The Bedford Select Board is seeking residents to volunteer to serve on the Fire Station Building Committee. This soon-to-be-established committee will participate in the selection of a designer and provide oversight of the project until the…

Curbside Yard Waste Collection will begin on Monday Nov 7, 2022. Read the full yard waste press release here. https://www.bedfordma.gov/trash-and-recycling/news/fall-2022-curbside-yard-waste-collection During this time, Republic Services will…

There’s a New COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Vaccine! On September 2, 2022, an updated COVID-19 booster vaccine became available. This new, updated booster is referred to as the “Bivalent Booster”. The updated (bivalent) boosters…

The Bedford Health Department will be hosting a COVID-19 Pfizer Bivalent Booster Clinic at the JGMS, Cafeteria, 99 McMahon Road, Bedford on Saturday, October 15, 2022, 9:00am – 11:00am. Only Pfizer boosters will be available at this clinic. …

A Flu and COVID-19 bivalent booster clinic is being hosted by the Bedford Health Department at the John Glenn Middle School, 99 McMahon Road, Bedford (gym entrance) this Saturday, October 15th starting at 9 am. Flu will be offered from 9 am –…

Town Manager Sarah Stanton is pleased to announce to the community that, after an extensive search process, John C. Fisher has accepted the role as Bedford's new Chief of Police. Fisher, the current Carlisle Police Chief, brings nearly 30 years of…

During the month of November, the curbside collection of regular burnable bulky items by Republic Services will be paused to facilitate the collection of curbside yard waste. Our goal is to improve the overall resident experience and timeliness of…

FREE Curbside Food Waste Starter Kits now available at the DPW Did you know that as much as 40% of household trash is compostable? Reduce the need for overflow trash bags when you compost your food waste instead. Learn more about food waste…

The Town of Bedford is transitioning to a new payment platform, UniPay. You may have noticed that real estate and personal property payments have migrated as of July 1, 2022. As of October 1, 2022, payment for many additional services will be on…

Bedford Day – Flu Shots & COVID-19 Boosters The Bedford Health Department in conjunction with our volunteer nursing team is offering free flu vaccinations and free COVID-19 booster vaccinations on Bedford Day, Saturday September 17th from…

The Town of Bedford will be celebrating Bedford Day on Saturday, September 17, with the following events occurring throughout the day. Road Race Matty’s 5K begins at 8:30 a.m. from John Glenn Middle School. Expect runners and police…

The Bedford Board of Health is committed to protecting and supporting access to reproductive health services as a basic public health right. The Bedford Board of Health stands with countless organizations, including the Massachusetts Medical…

August 26, 2022 - On August 25, 2022, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state of Massachusetts this year. The individual is a female in her 70s who was exposed to the…

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Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus, which is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox. Monkeypox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms, but milder, and monkeypox is…

If you have any questions, please contact the Town Clerk’s office at 781-275-0083 or [email protected]. State Primary (September 6) The last day to register to vote for the state primary is Saturday, August 27, 2022 (The Town…

Residents will receive more details with the Fall Compost & Recycling Center mailer in mid-September. Keep your eye out for the yellow mailer. Proof of residency or resident sticker required. Request a free site sticker at the DPW during…

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On July 20, 2022, the Bedford Health Department received 300 COVID-19 rapid antigen home test kits donated by the Rotary Club of Bedford! Danielle Williams and Julie Genova from the Bedford Health Department accepted the donation from Christine…

A COVID-19 Pfizer Booster Clinic will be hosted by the Bedford Health Department at the Town Center Building, Flint Room, 2nd Floor, 12 Mudge Way, Bedford on Thursday, July 7th from 10:00am - 11:00am. Only Pfizer boosters will be available at this…

Summer is a great opportunity to spend time outside in the sun and to cool down in the water! Whether you are spending some time in a lake, pool, ocean, or just prefer to stay on dry land, it is important to keep in mind basic safety tips to ensure…

Bedford’s Citizen of the Year has been an annual tradition since 1979. The Citizen of the Year is chosen by a confidential committee, and is honored by riding in the Bedford Day parade, being celebrated at a reception coupled with the annual…

When time has allowed over the past year, the Planning Board has been discussing ideas about potential amendments to the Zoning Bylaws on two topics that are partly inter-related. One is the expansion of opportunities to create 2-family houses. The…

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck mounted aerosol sprayer to control mosquitoes in Bedford on Monday, July 11, 2022. Spraying will be done between sunset and 11:30 PM. On Monday, July 11, 2022, spraying is…

FREE COVID-19 Test Kits Available! The Town of Bedford has received an additional shipment of 2,520 iHealth At-Home Rapid Antigen COVID-19 test kits from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. These test kits are available for free to…

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck mounted aerosol sprayer to control mosquitoes in Bedford on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Spraying will be done between sunset and 11:30 PM. On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, spraying is…

The Bedford Department of Public Works will start its annual program to treat catch basins to prevent West Nile Virus, a disease carried by the Culex (Q-lex) mosquito, beginning the week of July 5th. This mosquito mostly breeds in storm drains, but…

Click here to View the Information About Town Of Bedford : Summer Eats and the Bedford Food Bank offer summer nutrition supportfor Bedford students over the…

Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Awards The Bedford Select Board is pleased to announce that the Town of Bedford has been awarded multiple grants from the state’s Shared Streets and Spaces Program. These Fiscal Year 2023 grants total $92,350,…

A COVID-19 Pfizer Booster Clinic will be hosted by the Bedford Health Department at the John Glenn Middle School, 99 McMahon Road, Bedford (gym entrance) on Wednesday, June 8th from 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm. Only Pfizer boosters will be available at…

A COVID-19 Pfizer Booster Clinic will be hosted by the Bedford Health Department at the John Glenn Middle School, 99 McMahon Road, Bedford (gym entrance) on Wednesday, June 8th from 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm. Only Pfizer boosters will be available at…

The Town of Bedford’s Cultural District Partnership is planning a celebratory launch of the District on Saturday, June 11 (rain date: June 18), beginning at 10:00 a.m. A variety of activities for all ages will be held along The Great Road,…

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We would like to provide an update to the community regarding the lawsuit filed by a group of residents in an attempt to block Town Meeting’s vote, by a greater than two-to-one margin, to purchase property at 139 The Great Road for a new fire…

Monkeypox, a rare but serious viral infection, has been identified in MA in an adult male with recent travel to Canada. According to the MA Department of Public Health, Monkeypox typically begins with flu-like illness and swelling of the lymph nodes…

Recently, the Bedford Health Department has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases in town. Additionally, the CDC COVID-19 Community Level in Middlesex County is High and there is an increase in COVID-19 viral load in the regional wastewater. Given…

Telehealth is a quick and easy way to see if Paxlovid, a COVID-19 treatment pill taken by mouth, is right for you. If it is, we’ll arrange for pickup at your local pharmacy or free overnight delivery (if the prescription is written before 5…

Three-month shelf-life extension for the iHealth Test Kits On Tuesday 3/29/22, the FDA granted a three-month shelf-life extension for the iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test. As an example, if the expiration date on a test is April 1st, 2022, the…

According to TickEncounter of the University of Rhode Island, May is the ‘tickiest’ month and here’s what they suggest you look forward to, and look out for: BIG American dog ticks and ticks so tiny (nymph blacklegged ticks)…

The Bedford Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Small Grant Program offers up to $4,000 for needed home repairs for qualified Bedford applicants. The Bedford Municipal Affordable Housing Trust is accepting applications for the Small Grant Program,…

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The DPW will host annual Spring Recycling events on Saturday May 7th and Saturday May 21st at the Compost & Recycling Center, 108 Carlisle Rd. In an effort to limit traffic impacts, residents are asked to stagger arrival by last name: A-F 9-10;…