5 Things: All Things Sandy ... Almost

1. Schools Closed for Sandy. Due to Hurricane Sandy, all Bedford schools are closed for the second-straight day today.

2. Seven Ways to Stay Connected During the Storm. Whether you still have power or you don't, Bedford Patch is offering seven different ways to help you stay connected to all information during the storm. Get more information here.

3. Today's Forecast. According to Weather.com, Bedford residents can expect showers and thunderstorms throughout the day with a flood watch in effect through 8 p.m. The high temperature today is 64 degrees and winds will be 15- to 20-mph with occasional stronger gusts.

4. Treat yourself to the most in-depth election coverage around. Sure, all eyes and minds are on Sandy, but we figured we'd mix it up with this one note of alternate interest. The General Election is, after all, one week away. So make sure you're well read and informed on the candidates and issue that matter to you, the residents of Bedford. Check out our exclusive Bedford Election Guide and check back regularly over the next week for more information as the big day approaches!

5. Mother Nature's Trick. Our friends at Bedford Positively regret to announce that for the second-straight year, the trick-or-treat fundraiser at Ryk Bullock's Meetinghouse Road home and business will be cancelled due to inclement weather. For more on the cancelled fundraiser and how it was set to benefit the Animal Rescue League of NH, click here.

Bedford Positively released a statement yesterday that read, in part:

Due to the winds, this can not be deemed a safe event to be held.  While some of our donors will still make a contribution to the ARL, we hope that we will be able to come back with something productive within the next year to help.

You may not understand just how sincere the efforts of our crew have been in trying to pull this together.  It is hoped that you will still be able to appreciate the efforts of the ARL and perhaps think of them in some of your contributions as the year goes along – blankets, towels, cat food, cat litter, dog food, etc.  They are always willing to accept in-kind or cash donations with much enthusiasm and appreciation. 

We will be getting back to you with more of our normal notes within a few days.  In the meanwhile, please be careful – and check on your neighbors who might be alone and need a hand. 

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