🌱 Two-Alarm Fire + New PFAS Rebates + Job Fair For Bedford Schools

Good morning, everyone! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Bedford Patch newsletter. April is Physical Wellness Month, and you still have a couple days left in April to start improving your health! Here are the most important things happening in Bedford today...

• Residents escaped a two-alarm fire on Elizabeth Way.
• Bedford and Merrimack offer new PFAS rebate programs.
• Wedding dress preservation company responded to bride complaints.
• The Bedford School District is hiring.

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Cooler; a little p.m. rain. High: 56 Low: 46.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire at Elizabeth Way in Bedford about 5:30 p.m. on Friday. They arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the second floor of the home. A police officer attempted to enter the residence to see if anyone was inside but was pushed back by heavy smoke. Firefighters were able to enter the home and found that everyone had evacuated safely. Find out more here: (Bedford Patch)
2. Bedford bride Jesse Moltenbrey bought a wedding dress preservation kit from Bed Bath & Beyond, and shipped the dress to Memories of Texas on March 16. After Bed Bath and Beyond filed for bankruptcy last week, Memories said the dress order was"on hold." Moltenbrey "was charged an extra fee on April 3," but has not received her dress. In response to complaints by Bed Bath and Beyond customers, the preservation company said, "Brides can either pay $30 in shipping fees or pay a discounted price, directly to Memories, for the preservation service." (CBS Boston)
3. Bedford and Merrimack are offering PFAS rebate programs for private wells contaminated with toxic PFAS chemicals from the Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics plant. Private well owners in Bedford can now directly apply to the Town of Bedford to be reimbursed for costs rather than applying through the state. The Bedford program offers a $6,500 rebate for remediation costs, while the state PFAS rebate program offers $5,000. "Last week, the House Fiscal Committee approved a request from the Department of Environmental Services to use $2.4 million toward the programs." (New Hampshire Bulletin)
4. The Bedford School District is now hiring for summer positions and for the 2023/24 school year. Both full- and part-time positions are available for paraprofessionals, food service, custodial staff, van drivers, tutors, and others. Training will be provided! Attend the Bedford School District job fair Monday, May 14 at 3 p.m. and Tuesday, May 2 at 9 a.m., at 103 County Road in Bedford. Find out more here: (The Bedford School District via Facebook)

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From my notebook:

• Fans of the book "Remarkably Bright Creatures": "'Remarkably Bright Creatures' may be Shelby Van Pelt's first novel, but it's left an impression on many readers here at the Bedford Public Library. If you're a fan of this heartwarming story about a lonely widow and the curmudgeonly giant who helps her uncover a secret from the past, visit the Bedford Public Library's blog." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Favorite workshops: "You have been asking so here it is! We just added these favorite workshops to our May Calendar! May 20th @ 6 pm 3D Liquid Glass https://thecanvasroadshow.com/... May 21st @ 5:30 pm Ocean Wave Resin Art ht..." (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Virtual travel information meeting: "Cadettes through Ambassadors, grab your passports! Join us on May 17th for our virtual Travel Information Meeting where you'll learn more about travel opportunities that are available, including our council-sponsored trip to London and P..." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Stories, songs, and Munchkins: "Start your Saturday morning with stories, songs, and of course MUNCHKINS! Click the link https://buff.ly/3zNAtkO to register!" (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Watch "Craft Corner": "Miss Jane visited the BCTV studio recently to teach BCTV's Coleen Richardson how to make some fun & easy Spring Crafts. Watch this episode of "Craft Corner" this week on BCTV's Channels 16 & HD1072 or view it on demand here. Happy Spring..." (Town of Bedford Recreation Department via Facebook)
• Report from Town Manager Rick Sawyer: "Watch this video to hear the most recent report from Town Manager, Rick Sawyer." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)

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— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and media producer. When she's not writing, you can find her hiking or watching fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset. You can also find her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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