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Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Worker Killed In Steamroller Incident In Bedford, Police Say (patch.com) — A 67-year-old worker died Monday after being injured by a steamroller at a Maiden Lane home in Bedford, drawing a response from local police and OSHA. Authorities say the man was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead, and both Bedford police and federal safety officials are now investigating the circumstances of the incident.
2. Bedford, MA Planning Board — October 6, 2026 (meetingwatch.org) — Bedford's Planning Board used this October 6 meeting to vote on a site plan, granting conditional approval that hinges on a revised landscaping plan and other details. Residents can review the full report, minutes, and meeting video to see exactly what was decided and how it may affect development in town.
3. St. Michael Parish Hosting Recycling Event Oct. 10 (thebedfordcitizen.org) — St. Michael Parish on Concord Road in Bedford is hosting an electronics recycling event on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., giving residents a convenient way to clear out old devices. Green Day Recycling will accept most items with a plug or battery, plus reusable bikes, with small fees for many items and some accepted free of charge.
4. Focus on Batteries for National Fire Prevention Month (thebedfordcitizen.org) — Bedford Fire Department is using National Fire Prevention Month to urge residents to check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, replace aging units, and handle lithium batteries safely. Chief James Bailey explains how to read manufacturer dates, deal with chirping alarms, avoid nuisance activations, and reminds residents that the Bedford Recycling Center on Carlisle Road accepts lithium batteries from alarms.
5. VA Bedford volunteer named 2026 Volunteer of the Year VA Bedford health care (va.gov) — A longtime VA Bedford volunteer, Air Force veteran Owen Knight, has been named the VA's 2026 National Volunteer of the Year for his bedside support of dying veterans. His work with the No Veteran Dies Alone program at VA Bedford shows how consistent companionship and careful observation can improve end-of-life care, and the medical center is actively inviting Bedford residents to volunteer or donate.
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