🌱 Benjamin Hodsdon Joins TFMoran + Lost 'Older Lady' Waits To Go Home

Hello, Bedford! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Patch newsletter. Follow along to find out the most important things happening in Bedford today. In this issue, you'll find news about these stories and more:

• Benjamin Hodsdon joins TFMoran as a civil engineer.
• Lost "older lady" found and wants to go home.
• Plan an outdoor party for your kids with farm animals nearby at Card My Yard.

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But first, today's weather: Decreasing clouds; hot, humid. High: 94 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. A shout out to Benjamin Hodsdon who recently joined TFMoran as a civil project engineer
   in its Portsmouth location! For the past two summers, he worked for TFMoran as a civil engineering and surveying intern in the Bedford and Portsmouth offices. What does a civil engineering intern do? As a summer intern, Hodson "used AutoCAD, researched town zoning regulations, and performed boundary and lot line surveys throughout the NH Seacoast area." Congratulations! (New Hampshire Business Review)
2. This lovely "older lady" is lost and waiting to go home. This sweet dog showed up at a home on Conneck Road in Brookline three days ago and was brought to the Animal rescue League of NH. She has a collar but no microchip and is waiting for her owner to find her and bring her home! "If she belongs to you, or you know where she belongs, please call the shelter." See her picture here: (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
3. Now you can plan a party that gets your kids outside in a place where there are farm animals, and you can bring your own food and drinks. The Education Farm at Joppa Hill "Card My Yard" provides a covered party location at the Educational Farm that provides shelter from the heat and possible rain! Find out more here: (The Educational Farm a Joppa Hill via Facebook)

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From my notebook:

• Flamingo painting: "Summer Camp 2023! These weeks always fly by. We have a Christmas in July theme going on! So many fun projects but it seems like the favorite project was the flamingo painting! 🦩" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Part-time Library position: "The Bedford Public Library seeks an enthusiastic, flexible, customer service-oriented person to join our children’s circulation team. The candidate will work in the children’s circulation area and in the adult circulation area." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Learn how to babysit: "Cadettes, learn how to babysit👶 like a pro! Join us for our Child and Babysitting Safety course on Sunday, Aug. 13. This virtual course not only teaches you basic safety and technique." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Swim team schedule: "See the upcoming swim meet schedule for the Bedford Barracudas:" (Bedford Swim Team Barracudas via Facebook)
• Plant a tree : "Protecting and preserving our planet — that's the Girl Scout way💚 ! Plant a tree with your Girl Scout sisters and earn your Tree Promise patch and your Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors patch." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Town meetings from the comfort of your home: "Watch Charter Commission and other Town meetings live on BCTV channel 22 or online here:" (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Local Meal Service Feast & Fettle, Now Serving Bedford (July 31)
• Nashua Home Design Center Educational Series - Thursday, August 3rd (August 3)
• 2nd Annual Hero Pups Golf Tournament (August 7)
• Bedford Garden Club's Mum Sale (August 7)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— 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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