🌱 Patch AM: What a new $52M Army facility means for Bedford

Hello Bedford! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What a new $52M Army facility means for Bedford
• Bedford man missing off Maine coast after boat found overturned

Also on today's calendar: Union Station Card Show and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Cloudy; p.m. rain, breezy, with a high of 66 and low of 55 degrees.
• Saturday: Brisk and cool with rain, temps: high: 61, low: 55.
• Sunday: Windy and cool with rain, with a high of 61 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trideum Lands $400M Army Deal for Cyber Electromagnetic Threat Research (clearancejobs.com) — A $52 million Army contract will fund construction of a nuclear command, control, and communications acquisition management facility in Bedford, bringing a long-term federal project to town through 2029. The daily contracts roundup also details other large Army, Air Force, Navy, and TRANSCOM awards nationwide, but the Bedford project stands out for its potential local economic and employment impact.
   

• Maine Marine Patrol Searches Cape Neddick For Missing Man (z1073.com) — An 84-year-old Bedford resident, Chester Benjamin Wiggins, is missing after his small boat was found overturned near Cape Neddick, Maine, prompting an intensive multi-agency search by air, shore, and drone. Authorities warn that worsening coastal weather could complicate efforts in the coming days, as Bedford neighbors await updates and hope for his safe recovery.
   

📸 Around Bedford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bedford

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 27
• Union Station Card Show →
  Union Station Worcester, 2 Washington Sq, Worcester
  10:00 am
Thursday October 1
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  American Legion Post 221, 357 Great Rd, Bedford
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum →
  Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, 241 Wellesley St, Weston
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Russian School of Math Bedford Back2School Bash →
  Bedford Town Common, Bedford
• Mary Fahl to Open New Song's Third Season →
  John Glenn Middle School, 99 McMahon Rd., Bedford MA
  7:30 pm
Sunday October 4
• Annual Pepperell Open Farm Day →
  Participating Farms in Pepperell, Pepperell
  11:00 am
• Organ Gala Concert →
  First Parish In Bedford, 75 Great Rd, Bedford
  3:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Mediumship →
  Bedford Council On Aging, 12 Mudge Way, Bedford
  9:00 am
• Task Force Saturdays →
  One Beacon Street, 1 Beacon St, Boston
  9:00 am
• Beer Garden at the Wright Tavern →
  2 Lexington Road, Concord MA
  11:00 am
• Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Massachusetts Branch 6th Anniversary Concert →
  Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• MCC Hires New Coordinator of Athletics & Student Engagement —Middlesex Community College Read on Patch
• MCC Honors Retiring Faculty Member's 36-year Career —Middlesex Community College Read on Patch

• TJX posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Bedford. Apply here.
• Macy's posted a job opening for Beauty Advisor - Lancome, Burlington - Full Time in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bedford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Burlington

• Burlington Buzz Events Calendar: Find What's Happening Near You — and Add Your Own (burlington.buzz)
• Eversource Details New Access Plan as Burlington Energy Project Moves Toward State Review (bcattv.org)
• Iconic Denim Brand Levi's to Open New Store at the Burlington Mall This Fall (whatnow.com)

Billerica

• Cecile E. Demers (thewestfieldnews.com)

Arlington

• Safety Concerns Delay Arlington Park Playground Opening (patch.com)

Ok Bedford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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