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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Bedford bought and quickly demolished 33 Shawsheen Road
  • Why Bedford’s Select Board is so pleased with Town Manager Matt Hanson
  • Which Bedford native just appeared on a national All-America soccer list?

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  • Saturday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 36 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Sunday: Snow and flurries, up to 1", temps: high: 30, low: 12. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Cold, with a high of 28 and low of 19 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• DPW Demolishes Town-Owned Home at 33 Shawsheen Road (thebedfordcitizen.org) — Bedford has demolished the town-owned house at 33 Shawsheen Road, turning the nearly one-acre lot into an extension of Shawsheen Cemetery and future space for utility buildings. The project, funded largely through cemetery-related fees, follows other recent demolitions supporting Bedford’s new fire station and removal of older town structures, signaling ongoing changes in local public facilities.
   

• Select Board Praises Hanson for 'Can-Do Attitude' (thebedfordcitizen.org) — Bedford’s Select Board has given Town Manager Matt Hanson a strongly positive second-year performance review, praising his leadership, budget management, and communication with residents. Board members highlighted progress on the new fire station, close adherence to budget guidelines, and Hanson's visible presence at town events, while suggesting he occasionally take a firmer stance when work from others is delayed.
   

• Hernandez Named United Soccer Coaches First Team All-America (furmanpaladins.com) — A Furman University midfielder has been named a United Soccer Coaches First Team All-American after leading his team to the NCAA Men’s College Cup. The All-America lists also highlight a University of Washington defender from Bedford, Mass., giving local fans a hometown connection to this year’s national soccer spotlight.
   

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