Bedford
Massachusetts
Town Of Bedford
Bedford is located on the map of Massachusetts in Middlesex County-about fifteen miles northwest of Boston near the junction of routes 3 and 95 [128]. The Town may be accessed by car, and public transportation on the M.B.T.A. Taxi, shuttle and Logan Express connect to Boston’s Logan Airport. Surrounding towns are Lexington, Concord, Carlisle, Burlington, Billerica, and Lincoln.
The Town map shows a land area of almost fourteen square miles, with 65.54 miles of public roads. There are rivers, ponds, fields and forests saved as conservation lands. The Town maintains open spaces with walking trails and bikeways as well as athletic fields and parks for recreation
Town services for education, library, planning, code enforcement, public safety, voters, health, seniors, families, youths, streets, water, sewer, refuse, recycling, local transit, assessment and collections are carried out by departments responsible to elected Boards. The Bedford Town Services Telephone Directory is a guide to accessing the specific services. The activities, budgets and plans of all departments are found in the Bedford Annual Reports.
Recent News
Town Of Bedford News : Rabies Vaccination Clinic For Cats And Dogs - April 8, 2023
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…
Read More »Town Of Bedford News Gun Violence Prevention Forum – March 1st – Recording Available
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Read More »Town Of Bedford News Decluttering Workshop In Chelmsford – FREE And Open To Bedford Residents
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Read More »Town Of Bedford : Legal Notice Of Helicopter Applications To Control Mosquito Larvae
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Read More »Town Of Bedford News : Bedford Safe Campaing
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Read More »Town Of Bedford - February, 2023 is Battery Safety Month
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…
Read More »Town Of Bedford News Notice Of MEPA Remove And In-Person Site Visits
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…
Read More »Town Of Bedford News : COVID-19 Plan
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…
Read More »Bedford Rent Relief Program - Applications Now Being Accepted
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,…
Read More »Town Of Bedford News -Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Offered
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 -…
Read More »Town Of Bedford News : COVID-19 Cases on the Rise - Subvariant of Concern
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…
Read More »Great Road Traffic Optimization Study - Public Comment Being Accepted
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…
Read More »Resolve to Reduce Food Waste in the New Year
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.…
Read More »Town Of Bedford News - Free COVID-19 Treatments Available
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Read More »Town Of Bedford News Holiday Food Safety
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…
Read More »Town Of Bedford News : COVID-19 Test Kits available at Town Departments
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):…
Read More »Town Of Bedford News Respiratory Illness Prevention 2022
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Read More »Town Of Bedford News 2023 Town Election Schedule And Information
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…
Read More »Town Of Bedford News Vaccination Clinic For Flu And Pfizer COVID-19Bivalent Booster (12+)
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.…
Read More »Town Of Bedford : Tree Lighting 2022
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…
Read More »Town Of Bedford : Thanksgiving Food Safety - Turkey Tips
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,…
Read More »Town Of Bedford News : Moderna COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Clinic - Ages 6+
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…
Read More »Town Of Bedford News Welcome To The New Bedfordma.Gov
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…
Read More »Town Of Bedford: Department Of Public Works Announces Recycling Dividends Program Award
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…
Read More »Town Of Bedford : Respiratory Viruses Circulating this Fall and Winter Season
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…
Read More »Town Of Bedford : Curbside Yard Waste Begins November 7, 2022
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…
Read More »Town Of Bedford - COVID-19 Moderna Bivalent Vaccine Clinic – 11/7/22 For Bedford Residents Ages 6-11
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…
Read More »Town of Bedford News : Awarded $3 Million MassWorks Grant
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…
Read More »Town Of Bedford News : Applications for Fire Station Building Committee Now Being Accepted
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…
Read More »Town Of Bedford - Last Call: Schedule Bulky Waste Before October 28, 2022
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…
Read More »Town Of Bedford News - There's a New COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Vaccine!
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…
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