🌱 20M Views Bedford College Grad + Rally For Historical Green Space

Hey, everybody! It's Wednesday in Bedford and I'm back in your inbox with everything happening in the Bedford area. Let's go!

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 77 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. Bedford residents are rallying to save the "last historic district green space" next to the parking lot of the Bedford Public Library. Several residents are protesting a plan proposed by town officials to double parking next to the library on Meeting House Road by turning a green space into additional parking. Since early 1995, the library’s board of trustees has been pushing to double the parking, which they said is needed for library and town center events, but not everyone agrees. You can read the full story here: (Subscription/The Union Leader)
2. A shout out to Bedford college grad Ishaan Chatterjee surprising his parents not once, but twice, by giving the graduation speech. The first time was at his high school graduation. The second time around, he made sure he surprised his parents at the University of Miami ceremony. After he gave the speech, he posted their reaction on TikTok, where "it became a viral sensation." Chatterjee decided he would audition for the college student commencement speech after he received "a little encouragement" from a friend. The video now has more than 20 million views, with more than 4 million likes and 8,000 comments. (WMUR Manchester)
3. The award-winning musical, "Legally Blonde, The Musical," is playing at the Palace Theater in Manchester June 3-26. This fun musical "follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams." (The Palace Theatre)
4. If you love gardens, The Palace Theater Garden Tour will be on Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. The 3rd Annual Garden Tour is a self-paced tour of several private gardens in Manchester, "with special stops along the way." Registration is from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Demers Garden Center in Manchester. Bedford Fields of Bedford is also a sponsor! Tickets are $25 in advance, or $30 day of the event. (The Palace Theatre Queen City Garden Tour)

From my notebook:

• Bedford Cannons Lacrosse: "Great end to the season for our Little Laxers program athletes!" (Bedford Cannons Lacrosse via Facebook)
• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains is grateful for all Julie Taylor has given to Girl Scouts over the years and is proud to call her Volunteer of the Month." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Bedford N.H. Public Library: "Looking for something new to read? Try one of these new arrivals at the Bedford Public Library!" (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Bedford N.H. Police Department: "Did you know that we have a Neighborhood Watch Program with over 10 neighborhoods and 125+ residents involved? " (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)

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— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a freelance writer, author, and award-winning media producer. She is committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place. You can find her on Instagram and Twitter.

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