🌱 Adaptive Soccer Camp For Kids + Manchester-Boston Rail Controversy

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Bedford residents, the Town announced that the Supervisors of the Checklist will meet on Friday, Aug. 19. from 3:30 - 4 p.m. to approve "additions, deletions, changes of name and address, and other updates to the Checklist." The Sessions are open to the public. It's not possible to change political party affiliation until after the State Primary Election on Sept. 13. Unless you are already registered as Undeclared on election day, "you will be given the ballot for the party you are affiliated with." If you are registered Undeclared, you can vote using the party ballot of your choice. To see what party you are currently affiliated with, visit app.sos.nh.gov. (Bedford Patch)
2. The commuter rail partner the state has chosen for the new Manchester-Boston commuter rail line has a poor safety record. The organization has also had "massive financial deficits," and the federal government has placed the company on remedial safety orders. The New Hampshire Department of Transportation named the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) as the planned operator of the new New Hampshire train service to Boston. (Patch)
3. The Bedford Athletic Club has an Adaptive Soccer Program for Bedford and the surrounding communities! The soccer program is for kids from 5-18 years old who have physical, cognitive and social challenges. The BAC program encourages "meaningful participation, teamwork, exercise," and of course, having fun. (Bedford Athletic Club via Facebook)

Today in Bedford:

• Enrollment Information Session and Tour. (9 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Bedford Swim Team Barracudas: "We are SO proud of our Barracudas! We took second place in Division 1, swam an amazing amount of PR's, and showed incredible sportsmanship throughout the entire weekend." (Bedford Swim Team Barracudas via Facebook)
• Bedford N.H. Community Television: "Watch live tonight on BCTV channel 23 or online with the link below." (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)
• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "📆 Our Williston Office and Store will be closed today, August 8. Our Williston Office and Store will be closed frequently over the summer due to staff out at camp and covering trading post." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)

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— Paula Constance

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