🌱 Patch AM: What Bedford firefighters handled during a busy week of local calls

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In today's newsletter:

• What Bedford firefighters handled during a busy week of local calls
• How new funding will expand life sciences training on Bedford's MCC campus

Also on today's calendar: Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 84 and low of 52 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 71, low: 44.
• Sunday: Periods of sun, with a high of 64 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bedford Fire Department Medical Calls Include Dunk Tank Issue at Bedford Day (thebedfordcitizen.org) — Bedford residents can see a detailed breakdown of local Fire Department and EMS calls from Sept. 14–20, including a medical issue at the Bedford Day dunk tank and multiple incidents at familiar streets, hotels, and restaurants. The report highlights frequent medical transports to area hospitals, alarm activations, well-being checks, and safety reminders about smoke detectors and outdoor burning rules.
   

• MCC receives $2 million to expand life sciences career pathways (lowellsun.com) — Middlesex Community College's Bedford campus is getting a major boost, with more than $2.1 million to expand its Pathmaker Robotics and Automation Program and add 169 training seats. The funding supports hands-on life sciences training in Bedford and nearby cities, connecting local residents with in-demand medical device and biotech careers while helping Massachusetts employers fill critical technical roles.
   

📸 Around Bedford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bedford

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★ Featured events ★

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
Sunday October 4
• Annual Pepperell Open Farm Day →
  Participating Farms in Pepperell, Pepperell
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Free Fiber/ Knitting Group →
  Líf Books, 18 North Rd, Suite 1B, Bedford
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Trail Walk - Concord Road/Massport Area →
  Bedford Free Public Library, Mudge Way, Bedford
  9:45 am
Sunday October 4
• 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
• It's a Bloch Party! Grand Opening →
  Bloch Performing Arts Inc., 271 Lincoln St, Lexington
  11:00 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
Tuesday October 13
• Bedford Garden Club October Meeting →
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Trinity's Trunk or Treat 2026 →
  170 Old Westford Rd, Chelmsford
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• MCC Hires New Director of Justice Impacted Education & Reentry Services —Middlesex Community College Read on Patch
• Emmy-nominated Creator Speaks to MCC Students —Middlesex Community College Read on Patch
• Governor Healey Announces MCC to Receive More Than $2 Million Expand Career Pathways in the Life Sciences —Middlesex Community College Read on Patch

• TJX posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Bedford. Apply here.
• Ricoh USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Area Customer Service Coordinator in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bedford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Burlington

• Frances Louise (Hiller) Healey, 82 (theweektoday.com)
• Speeding Concerns on Cormier Road Prompt Call for Traffic-Calming Measures (bcattv.org)
• Zoning Bylaw Amendments Take Center Stage at September Town Meeting (bcattv.org)

Billerica

• Cote's Tiebreaking Round Lifts Andover Golf Over Billerica (andovermanews.com)
• Tewksbury Police have 'no intention' of bringing ALPRs back under new vendor, chief says (lowellsun.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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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