🌱 Patch AM: Which Bedford board is debating water rates and traffic this week?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Bedford board is debating water rates and traffic this week?
• How a Bedford biotech is moving closer to FDA approval
• Meet the VA Bedford volunteer honored as National Volunteer of the Year

Also on today's calendar: Electronic and appliance recycle day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 60 and low of 35 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 51.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bedford Board and Committee Meetings: Oct. 5 to 8 (thebedfordcitizen.org) — Bedford residents have several key town meetings this week, including the Select Board on Monday night discussing facilities projects, water and sprinkler rates, and new permitting software. Other sessions cover affordable housing, long-range capital planning, traffic calming and speeds in Bedford, and upcoming Zoning Board, Planning Board, and Conservation Commission meetings, many with Zoom or Bedford TV access.
   

• Stoke Therapeutics Aligns With FDA on Planned Zorevunersen NDA (bostonlifesciencestimes.com) — Stoke Therapeutics, based in Bedford, has aligned with the FDA on how it will seek approval for zorevunersen, a potential new treatment for Dravet syndrome. The company plans to submit its New Drug Application in 2027, aiming for a possible U.S. launch in early 2028, which could further solidify Bedford's role in cutting-edge biotech innovation.
   

• VA Bedford volunteer named 2026 Volunteer of the Year (va.gov) — A dedicated VA Bedford Healthcare System volunteer, Air Force veteran Owen Knight, has been named the VA's 2026 National Volunteer of the Year for his work ensuring no veteran dies alone. His bedside vigils, mentoring of new volunteers, and close collaboration with hospice staff highlight the compassionate end-of-life support available to veterans served through Bedford's VA campus.
   

📸 Around Bedford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bedford

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Electronic and appliance recycle day →
  90 Concord Rd, Bedford
  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

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Mah Jongg Meetup →
  BFPL, 7 Mudge Way, Bedford
  5:30 pm
• Community Workshop: When Concussion Symptoms Persist →
  FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers, 200 Great Road, Suite 11, Bedford
  6:00 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
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
Sunday October 18
• Local Middlesex Author Doing A Book Signing of Newly Released Book →
  Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Grain Thief Brings Americana and String Band Roots to Bedford →
  John Glenn Middle School, 99 McMahon Rd, Bedford
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• MCC to Host Fifth Annual Lowell Asian American Film Festival —Middlesex Community College Read on Patch

• The Cheesecake Factory posted a job opening for Prep Cook in Burlington. Apply here.
• Tom Thumb Supermarket posted a job opening for Assistant Meat Manager in Burlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bedford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Burlington

• New England Patriots Owner and Kraft Group President Jonathan Kraft to Headline 10th Annual New England Choice Awards as Chief Guest (indianewengland.com)
• Keurig Dr Pepper names Russ Torres as CEO of future Global Coffee Co. (bevindustry.com)
• After attempted intervention by Sen. Markey, Gedion Masunsu is deported to Uganda (walthamtimes.org)

Billerica

• Semiconductor Metrology Inspection Equipment Market To 2035: Advanced Node Demand Drives Growth (indexbox.io)

Woburn

• 3-BR Ranch In 'Desirable' Woburn Neighborhood Hits The Market (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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