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

In today's newsletter:

  • What Bedford's 2.45-jobs-per-home ratio means for your commute
  • How a Bedford studio is powering New England's next hip-hop wave
  • Which Bedford vanity plate is cracking up drivers statewide?

Also on today's calendar: The Craftworkers' Guild Harvest Shop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny, cooler and less humid, with a high of 69 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 65, low: 50.
  • Monday: Breezy with a stray shower, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Hampshire's sluggish housing growth is leading to longer commutes, report suggests (ledgertranscript.com) — Bedford stands out with about 2.45 jobs for every home, signaling that many workers must commute in because they can't find local housing. A new statewide report warns that rising prices and limited construction are pushing essential workers farther from job centers, lengthening commutes and pressuring communities to add more housing options.
   

• Out The Vault Records Sets Its Sights on Going Global From New England (thesource.com) — A New Hampshire-born producer is building Out The Vault Records around two studios, including Studio NH in Bedford, as a launchpad for Boston-area rappers. The label focuses on hands-on recording, beat production, and future plans for more music, content, and clothing while aiming to grow from a local hub into a global brand.
   

• GR8PL8: New Hampshire car owners are driven by vanity (nhpr.org) — A Bedford resident's favorite "moose and squirrel" vanity plate earns a shout-out in this lighthearted roundup of New Hampshire's most memorable custom license tags. The story collects listener submissions from across the state, celebrating the quirky humor Granite Staters display on their cars and how those plates brighten daily drives.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Friends, as a follow-up regarding the Zelle phishing scam.
    Please beware of the following 2 names who may offer to purchase something you may have up for sale and saying they will send you money via Zelle or… (Nextdoor Wallace)
  • Beware neighbors as there is a Phishing scam going on presently.
    The individual offers to purchase your item via Zelle. Confirms you have an account to receive the funds, most people have a personal account. She… (Nextdoor Wallace)
  • Associa posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Coordinator in Bedford. Apply here.
  • TJX posted a job opening for Retail Store Merchandise Associate Part - Time in Bedford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bedford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

  • City Hall: Bad behavior on school buses, Potter praised, cri... (unionleader.com)
  • Massive infrastructure project aims to overhaul Manchester's drainage system (wmur.com)
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Goffstown

Windham

  • 2026 New Hampshire Federal, State, And County Candidates: Tell Patch Readers Why You Are Running (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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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