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Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Bedford Health Department Offers Flu Vaccinations on Bedford Day (thebedfordcitizen.org) — Bedford residents can book flu shot appointments for Bedford Day, Saturday, Sept. 19, with a clinic running 9 a.m. to noon behind the yellow Town Center building. Vaccines are available for ages three and up, insurance is billed when possible, and uninsured residents can still receive shots at no cost by registering online or calling the Health Department.
2. Bedford Council on Aging Newsletter — September 2026 (thebedfordcitizen.org) — Bedford seniors and caregivers get several important September updates, including a refreshed Council on Aging newsletter, new staff and interns, and a reminder to update emergency contact information with a blue "Connections Card." The note also highlights Bedford's Taxation Aid Committee, now accepting applications through Oct. 1 to help eligible older adults and residents with disabilities manage real estate taxes and remain in town.
3. Town Staff Suggests Alternate Placement for Route 62 'Ghost Bike' Memorial (thebedfordcitizen.org) — Bedford officials are weighing whether to move the Route 62 ghost bike memorial slightly away from the Reformatory Branch Trail crosswalk to address police safety concerns while keeping it visible and accessible. The Select Board is debating who should control its placement, how long a "temporary" memorial should remain, and how to involve the Vishlitzky family and local advisory committees in any relocation.
4. 9 Massachusetts Farms For Families Who Want To Get Up Close With Animals (takingthekids.com) — Families in Bedford can head to Chip-In Farm on Hartwell Road, where kids can feed goats, meet barnyard animals, ride wagons, and join Farmer's Helpers classes or Goat Yoga. The broader guide also spotlights eight other Massachusetts farms and sanctuaries that offer hands-on animal encounters, seasonal programs, and volunteer opportunities across the state.
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