Departments

Assessors

The Board of Assessors and the Assessing Department are charged with valuing all real and personal property in the Town of Bedford fairly and equitably in accordance with applicable Massachusetts General Laws, and with providing quality service to the public and operating departments while also ensuring excellent financial management and maximum operational efficiencies.

Code Enforcement

The Code Enforcement Department is responsible for ensuring public safety, health, and welfare insofar as they are affected by building construction and land use activities.

Council on Aging

The Bedford Council on Aging is a department of the Town of Bedford dedicated to the health and well-being of Bedford's nearly 4,000 residents 60 and older - now, 29% of the Town's population.

Facilities

The Facilities Department provides maintenance, custodial and construction management services in a cost effective, customer oriented manner needed to protect the capital investment made by the residents of Bedford in their public facilities and to maintain a safe, comfortable and functional environment for all building occupants.

Finance

The Finance Department is a service oriented entity with main organizational responsibilities at the Town of Bedford.

Fire

The Bedford, Massachusetts Fire Department is here to protect the lives and property of the citizens of the town, as well as the lives of thousands of people who enter our community each day to work in the many commercial and industrial firms located here.

Health Department

The Health Department's mission is to prevent and reduce public health risks at the Town of Bedford.

Health & Human Services

Discover the Health and Human Services Department and the services they provide at the City of Bedford.

Human Resources

Library

The Bedford Free Public Library provides free and open access to information, knowledge, and the pursuit of ideas in an environment that is comfortable and welcoming to patrons of all ages, abilities, and cultures within and beyond its walls.

Planning

Police

Learn about the police department's and their mission as they are professionals dedicated to promoting individual responsibilities and community commitment through law enforcement and education while working in partnership with the community. By doing so with integrity and pride, we will ensure safety and security for all citizens.

Public Works

The primary function of the Department of Public Works is to provide municipal services to residents, businesses, and visitors in Bedford.

Recreation

Explore activities and area recreation.

Town Center

Town Center (Community Center) is managed as multi-service centers by Town Center of Bedford, Inc., a non-profit organization.

Town Clerk

Discover the Clerks Department at the Town of Bedford.

Town Manager

The Town Manager's office provides general administrative support to the Bedford Select Board.

Veterans' Services

In February 2013 Bedford and Lexington formed a district to better serve the veterans of both towns.

Youth & Family Services 

The Youth and Family Services is dedicated to providing the best possible service to the residents of the Town of Bedford.