Great Meadows Public Health Collaborative Notice of Meeting Agendas and Minutes Availability

Great Meadows Public Health Collaborative Notice of Meeting Agendas and Minutes Availability

In accordance with the provisions of 940 CMR 29.03(3), the Bedford Board of Health has adopted the Open Meeting Law posting methods specific to Regional or Distric...

Regulation of the Bedford Board of Health Restricting the Sale of Tobacco Products - Effective June

Regulation of the Bedford BOH Restricting the Sale of Tobacco Products – Draft for 5/15/23 Hearing

Thanksgiving Food Safety - Turkey Tips

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 c...

CANCELED - Effects of Marijuana & Vaping

This event, scheduled for 11/20, has been canceled due to low registrations. We will seek to reschedule it at a future date. Sorry for any inconvenience.

When: November 20th, 2023

Time: 7:00-8:00PM

Where: Large Group Instruction Room,

Bedford High School, 9 M...

Meeting CANCELED, to be rescheduled - RAB PUBLIC MEETING - FORMER NAVAL WEAPONS INDUSTRIAL RESERVE

Thursday, November 16, 2023, starting at 7:00 p.m.

To attend the meeting in person it will be at the

Bedford Town Center Building

Flint Room, 2nd Floor,

12 Mudge Way,

Bedford, MA.

To attend the meeting virtually it is being held online

Meeting Link:

https://teams...

Bedford Health Department Announces Flu Vaccination Opportunities

In an effort to protect people who live and work in Bedford from getting the Flu, the Bedford Health Department has scheduled Flu vaccination opportunities. 

Clinics are open to people 6 months of age and older however for children age 6 ...

Community Health Equity Survey

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health strives to meet Bedford’s needs by developing an anonymous online Community Health Equity Survey for anyone ages 14 and over who is a partial or full time Massachusetts resident. Your voice is import...

Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits Available

The federal government has relaunched its free COVID-19 test kit program. Beginning September 25, 2023, you may order up to four free rapid antigen test kits for home delivery by visiting www.covid.gov/tests. 

Enhanced accessibility tests are also...

Bedford Day - Flu Clinic Announcement

The Bedford Health Department in conjunction with our volunteer nursing team is offering free flu vaccinations on Bedford Day, Saturday September 23, 2023 from 9am-12pm, by appointment. Look for the big white tent behind the yellow Town Center Building!

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Mosquito Spraying Planned for 9/5/23

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck mounted aerosol sprayer to control mosquito populations. Spraying will be done between sunset and 11:30 PM.

The following paragraph is intended to provide a general descriptio...

Mosquito Spraying Planned for 8/21/23

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck mounted aerosol sprayer to control mosquito populations. Spraying will be done between sunset and 11:30 PM.

The following paragraph is intended to provide a general descriptio...

Update on West Nile Virus (WNV) Positive Mosquitos Reported in Massachusetts 8/7/23

No WNV or EEE positive mosquito pools or cases in Bedford so far this season

Mosquitos testing positive for WNV have been detected in the neighboring town of Burlington and the nearby city of Waltham. The risk of WNV and Eastern...

Mosquito Spraying Planned for 8/7/23 and 8/8/23

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck mounted aerosol sprayer to control mosquito populations. Spraying will be done between sunset and 11:30 PM.

The following paragraph is intended to provide a general description for wher...

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)

BOH Rules and Regulations Version 2 - 8/7/23 Public Hearing Notice

For 8/7/23 Hearing - Bedford Board of Health Rules and Regulations – Version 2 – August 2023, with incorporation of the Sale of Tobacco Regulation, including a proposed edit to Section 7.19.8 re: Violations.

Mosquito Spraying Planned 7/24/23

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck mounted aerosol sprayer to control mosquito populations. Spraying will be done between sunset and 11:30 PM.

 The following paragraph is intended to provide a general descriptio...

Zero HIV Stigma Day

Mosquito Spraying Planned for 7/18

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck mounted aerosol sprayer to control mosquito populations. Spraying will be done between sunset and 11:30 PM.

The following paragraph is intended to provide a general descriptio...

Mosquito Spraying Planned for 7/12/23

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck mounted aerosol sprayer to control mosquito populations. Spraying will be done between sunset and 11:30 PM. 

The following paragraph is intended to provide a general descriptio...

Mosquito Services - FAQs

Mosquito Spraying Planned for 6/26 & 6/27

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck mounted aerosol sprayer to control mosquitoes in Bedford. Spraying will be done between sunset and 11:30 PM.

On Monday, June 26, 2023, spraying is scheduled for areas...

Swim Lessons - An Important Life Skill 2023

Swim Lessons – An Important Life Skill!

Before we learn to walk, we must learn to crawl, so we must also learn how to doggie paddle before we can safely swim! People of all ages are encouraged to take swim lessons. Swimming is a great form of phy...

Toy Gun Buyback Event

Toy Gun Buyback - Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 9 – 11 a.m. at the Bedford Police Department, 2 Mudge Way – at this event kids are encouraged to bring in their toy guns, meet Bedford Police Officers and receive a voucher for a free ice...

June 6th event – Facing Mental Health Issues Head On

US Navy Announces a Time Critical Removal Action (TCRA) at Bedford’s NWIRP

LEGAL NOTICE

The United States Navy

Announces

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

Action Memorandum, Site 3 Time Critical Removal Action

NAVAL WEAPONS INDUSTRIAL RESERVE PLANT

BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

The United States Navy (Navy) is providing notice regard...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Bedford is a partner in the Great Meadows Public Health Collaborative. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, GMPHC is launching a regional mental health campaign consisting of training, outreach and programming.

COVID-19 VACCINATION & BOOSTER UPDATE

On April 19, 2023 the CDC updated its COVID-19 vaccine recommendations to simplify guidance and allow people at higher risk for severe COVID-19 to get an additional vaccine dose. The CDC’s updated guidance followed FDA’s regulatory act...

Helicopter Application To Control Mosquito Larvae Scheduled - UPDATED

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be conducting a helicopter application of the biological larvicide, Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis), to control mosquito larvae in Bedford. Wetlands currently being evaluated for this applicat...

Bedford Safe Campaign - Firearm Statistics

Gun Violence Prevention Forum – March 1st – recording available

Decluttering Workshop in Chelmsford – FREE and open to Bedford residents

Minutes from 12/8/22 NWIRP Bedford RAB Meeting

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF DECEMBER 2022 RESTORATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR NAVAL WEAPONS INDUSTRIAL RESERVE PLANT BEDFORD

The Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant (NWIRP) Bedford Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting minutes from the hybri...

Legal Notice of Helicopter Applications to Control Mosquito Larvae

Extreme Cold Weather Reminders

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Watch in effect from 4:00 am on February 3, 2023, extending until at least 1:00 pm on February 4, 2023, with dangerously cold wind chills possible. Cold wind chills may cause frostbite on exposed skin i...

CDC Recommends having a 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 toget...

COVID-19 Cases on the Rise - XBB.1.5 is new 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 COVID-19 cas...

Free COVID-19 Treatments Available

Respiratory Illness Prevention 2022

Vaccination Clinic for Flu and Pfizer COVID-19 Bivalent Booster

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 Mo...

December 4th Town Manager's Report

The December 4th Town Manager's Report is now available!

2nd Open Forum on Multifamily Zoning, Dec 5, 2023

The Bedford Planning Board will host a second open Community Forum on Tuesday December 5, 2023, at 7-9 pm in the Reed Room in Town Hall. Attendees will learn more about the multifamily zoning law related to MBTA Communities and share thoughts on where it ...

Planning Board to showcase 4 potential locations for multifamily zoning

Following its opinion survey, the Bedford Planning Board is moving to the next step in encouraging people to help shape our zoning to comply with the state's requirements for MBTA communities. In the High School lobby before the Special Town Meeting on No...

Planning Board approves new 2-family dwelling as part of mixed use at 60 Great Road

On September 26, the Bedford Planning Board voted to approve a special permit for 60 Great Road (on the corner of Fletcher Road) under the provisions of the Great Road/ Center subdistrict zoning. The proposal adds a new 2-family dwelling to the back of an...

Planning Board approves mixed-use development at 1 Railroad Ave.

On August 22, 2023 the Bedford Planning Board concluded its public hearing on a mixed-use development at 1 Railroad Avenue in the Depot area. It voted unanimously to approve the special permit, subject to conditions. The development comprises a 3-story bu...

Old Billerica Rd PRD - no testimony tonight

Applicant Bilca LLC has requested that the public hearing for a Planned Residential Development, scheduled to continue tonight, June 27, 2023, be further continued without testimony to the next Planning Board meeting. 

Upcoming hearings on mixed-use developments in central Bedford

Two upcoming Planning Board meetings will include public hearings on proposals for mixed-use developments in central areas of Bedford:

• 60 Great Road: special permit application to construct 2-family dwelling in combination with existing office building, sc...

2-Family zoning amendment approved by Attorney General

The Massachusetts Attorney General issued a letter on June 15, 2023 which approves Bedford's zoning amendment that eases rules for creating Two-Family Dwellings. The amendment was passed by Annual Town Meeting on March 27, 2023 as Article 22.&...

Old Billerica Rd PRD - no testimony tonight

The applicant for a Planned Residential Development special permit at 229, 251A and 251F Old Billerica Road has requested to continue without testimony, to the June 27 meeting of the Planning Board.

2-Family Dwellings zoning amendment passed at Town Meeting

Article 22, the Planning Board's zoning bylaw amendment to ease restrictions on Two-family Dwellings, passed with more than the required two-thirds vote at the Annual Town Meeting on March 27, 2023. Details are available in the Warrant. The amend...

March 14 meeting rescheduled to Monday, March 20

The Planning Board meeting that was posted for March 14 did not commence any deliberations, due to an error affecting public participation. The meeting has been re-scheduled to Monday, March 20, commencing at 7:30 PM, on Zoom. A vote was made to continue ...

2-Family Dwellings proposed zoning amendment - lots of information on Planning webpage!

The Planning Board is eager to get the word out about its proposed amendment to the Zoning Bylaw relating to Two-Family Dwellings, which will be voted on at the upcoming Annual Town Meeting. A wealth of background material is now available on the Planning...

Continuation of Hearings on Two Family Dwelling Bylaw and on development at Old Billerica Road

At its scheduled meeting on January 24, 2023 the Planning Board will continue two public hearings:

- The Planning Board's proposed amendment to the Zoning Bylaw relating to two-family dwellings

The background to this lies in the recommendations of ...

Public hearings will continue tonight, Tuesday December 13

Two Planning Board public hearings are set to continue within the Planning Board meeting which starts at 7:00pm on Tuesday December 13, 2022:

- Planned Residential Development at 229, 251A and 251F old Billerica Road

- Proposed Zoning Bylaw amendments relat...

Holiday Trash & Recycling Reminders from the DPW

The holidays can be an especially busy time of year - and that often means full trash and recycling carts. Read on for key curbside collection dates, Recycling Center information and other helpful information from the DPW. 

Key Dates

Curbside Trash...

New at the Recycling Center: Bulky Rigid Plastic Recycling

NEW! Bulky Rigid Plastics Recycling Drop-off

Based on the popularity of the prior special collection events, Bedford Public Works is pleased to announce that oversized plastic items, known as Bulky Rigid Plastics, have been added as a new permanent drop-of...