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Good morning Bedford! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Bedford police say unoccupied homes are being targeted this winter
  • Why a fatal Bedford crosswalk crash brought no immediate jail time
  • Why a Bedford wealth advisor walked away from X

Also on today's calendar: Bedford Garden Club January Meeting and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one pirate say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, afternoon rain, with a high of 45 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., temps: high: 41, low: 24.
  • Monday: Breezy with some sun, with a high of 38 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Break-In Reported on Sweetwater Avenue (thebedfordcitizen.org) — Bedford police are investigating a seventh residential break-in since October, this one reported Jan. 2 on Sweetwater Avenue while the homeowners were away. Officers say thieves are targeting unoccupied homes for jewelry and cash and urge residents to lock up, use lights and timers, avoid posting travel plans, and report any suspicious activity immediately.
   

2. Billerica Man Receives Suspended Sentence for 2024 Bicyclist Death (thebedfordcitizen.org) — A driver has received a suspended jail sentence and lengthy license suspension after pleading guilty in connection with a fatal 2024 crash in a Bedford crosswalk on Concord Road that killed pedestrian and cyclist Tamar Vishlitzky. Her family described profound emotional and practical impacts, while the court ordered community service with brain-injury organizations and barred him from driving for many years.
   

3. Is there a reputational risk for advisors still on X? (financial-planning.com) — A Bedford-based financial advisor, Kashif Ahmed of American Private Wealth, has stopped actively using X because he feels the platform’s toxic content and moderation problems pose reputational risks for professionals. Other advisors around the country echo his concerns, weighing audience reach against client trust and ethical standards. The article explores why some are leaving X and how they’re communicating elsewhere instead.
   

4. When Should Outdoor Holiday Lights Be Turned Off? (thebedfordcitizen.org) — Bedford residents are weighing in on how long outdoor holiday lights should stay on, with a local poll inviting opinions from Dec. 26 to “never.” Last week’s related poll showed that a strong majority of Bedford respondents don’t bother making New Year’s resolutions at all.
   

5. Healey asks two airlines to stop ICE flights from Massachusetts (southcoasttoday.com) — Gov. Maura Healey is urging two airlines to stop operating ICE deportation flights out of Hanscom Field in Bedford, arguing the practice harms residents’ rights and families. Her letter cites recent concerns about ICE tactics, rising flight costs, and another airline’s decision to end similar flights.
   

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    Saturday January 10
  • Drill #6 of 9
    Lexington Battle Green , 1625 Massachusetts Ave , Lexington
    10:00 am
  • Dance Party
    Maynard Public Library Storytime Room , 77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
    10:30 am
  • Saturday Storytime at Fowler
    Backyard Fowler Library , 1322 Main Street , Concord
    11:00 am
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    Concord Free Public Library , 129 Main St , Concord
    11:00 am

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