News Flash

The Town of Bedford shares information and timely updates with residents and other interested parties in a number of ways. Below, please see the different channels of communication used by the Town and how to sign up for them.

Town Website

• Check the "Latest News" section on the Town website homepage: bedfordma.gov.
• Subscribe to e-alerts generated by Town departments and committees, including news and announcements, newsletters, posted meeting agendas/minutes, and more: https://www.bedfordma.gov/list.aspx (Note: You can opt-in to as few as one or as many as all of the options listed. Select "Latest News" under the News Flash section to receive e-alerts for news and announcements posted on the Town homepage.)

Emergency Alerts

• Sign up for Code Red ("Reverse 911") notifications of important alerts and emergencies: https://www.bedfordma.gov/422/Bedford-Code-Red-Emergency-Notification

Social media

• Twitter:
  • Town of Bedford: @bedfordmagov
  • Bedford Fire Department: @bedfordfd
  • Bedford Police Department: @bedfordpd
  • Bedford Free Public Library: @BedfordFreePL
  • Bedford Public Schools Athletic Department: @bedfordbucs
• Facebook:
  • Town of Bedford: @bedfordma
  • Bedford Police Department: @bedfordpd
  • Bedford Free Public Library: @bedfordlibrary
  • Healthy Bedford: @healthybedford
  • Bedford Recreation Department: Facebook page
  • Bedford Cultural Council: @bedfordculturalcouncil
  • Bedford Planning Department and Planning Board: @bedfordMAplan
  • Bedford Trails Committee: Facebook group
  • Lane School Facebook Page: @joblaneschool
• Instagram:
  • Bedford Fire Department: @bedfordfire
  • Bedford Police Department: @bedfordmapd

Bedford Public Schools

• Enroll in the Aspen Portal for parents and guardians: https://www.bedfordps.org/district/aspen-parent-portal
• View the Superintendent’s updates: https://www.bedfordps.org/district/superintendent/news/superintendent-philip-conrads-updates

Bedford Free Library

• Go to https://bedfordlibrary.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c16ee62c1b74be66d5f6ecec9&id=335155d07c to subscribe to the events newsletter.

Legal Notices (for hearings, etc.)

• Please note that as of May, 2022, the Bedford Minuteman has ceased its print version. State law requires legal notices to be published in a printed newspaper, so the Town of Bedford will generally be using the Lowell Sun for notices moving forward.