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Hey hey Bedford! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What key decisions will Bedford's Select Board make on September 14?
  • What changes will Bedford High students see under new principal Comeiro?
  • How a $62.5M deal could reshape Bedford's jobs landscape

Also on today's calendar: Sing with Lexington Pops Chorus and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 72 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: A morning thunderstorm or two, temps: high: 75, low: 62.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bedford, MA Select Board — September 14, 2026 (meetingwatch.org) — Bedford residents can look ahead to the Sept. 14, 2026 Select Board meeting, where key decisions like site plan approvals and conditions on development will be discussed and voted on. A MeetingWatch report and video links help you review exactly what the board decided and when during the session, offering easy access to official records and context.
   

• Kim Comeiro Begins Tenure as BHS Principal with Focus on Collaboration and Growth (thebedfordcitizen.org) — Bedford High School's new principal, Kim Comeiro, is starting the year by emphasizing collaboration, student voice, and a fresh school improvement plan tailored to Bedford's needs. She's expanding breakfast to before-school hours, launching a diverse principal advisory council, and strengthening ties with Hanscom families, METCO students, seniors, and the wider Bedford community to improve climate, equity, and communication.
   

• Wheelock, Camber Secure $62.5M Loan for Advanced Manufacturing Campus in Bedford, MA (cremarketbeat.com) — A major advanced manufacturing campus at 44 Middlesex Turnpike in Bedford just secured a $62.5 million loan, supporting both its existing high-tech facility and a fully entitled second phase. With room for robotics, energy storage, semiconductor, and climate-tech tenants, this project could bring significant jobs, investment, and tax revenue right to Bedford's doorstep.
   

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    Wednesday September 2
  • Safety Committee Meeting (Hybrid) →
    Carlisle, MA Calendar, 66 Westford Street, Carlisle
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  • Fall Prevention →
    Concord, MA Calendar, 1276 Main St, Concord
    9:30 am
  • Genealogy →
    Concord, MA Calendar, 1276 Main St, Concord
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  • Adult Program - Mah Jongg Meetup
    Billerica Public Library Main Floor , 15 Concord Road, Billerica\
    10:00 am

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  • Register Now for MCC's Fall 2026 Semester —Middlesex Community College Read on Patch
  • Army & Air Force Exchange Service posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate in Bedford. Apply here.
  • Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Sanitation Team Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Full Time in Bedford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bedford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Burlington

  • The Link Launches Free, On-Demand Electric Rides Across Woburn, Burlington, Reading, and Wakefield (thereadingpost.com)
  • What New Kratom Restrictions Mean for Burlington Residents (bcattv.org)
  • New Rules In Retirement (lifehealth.com)

Billerica

  • Physical AI housing company Reframe Systems raises $40M in growth financing (robotics247.com)

Chelmsford

  • Winner Revealed In 2026 Chelmsford State House Primary (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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