Community Corner
Constitution Drive Roadwork to Continue for Two More Weeks
Here are six things you should know in Bedford today.

1. Roadwork roundup. Binder asphalt paving on Constitution Drive is scheduled for today with curbing and sidewalk construction to follow for approximately two weeks. If you have any questions, contact the Bedford Public Works Dept. at 472-3070.
2. Two gift cards for the price of one? Finish your holiday shopping early this year by purchasing gift cards through the Bedford PTG to provide support for the Bedford schools with no additional cost to you! Watch for your order form, which will be coming home with your child from school. For every gift card you buy, a percentage of the value of the card is donated by the sponsoring retailer to our schools while 100% of the value of the card that you purchased is available for you to spend! Get more information here.
3. The weatherman says ... Today's forecasted high, according to Weather.com, is 55 degrees with mostly sunny skies and a 0-percent chance of rain. The overnight low is projected at 32 degrees.
4. State of the District. On Friday, Nov. 8, Bedford Superintendent Timothy Mayes will offer a "State of the District" update from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the BCTV Studio at 10 Meetinghouse Road. The Bedford Parent Teacher Group organized the information session, which will focus on what's happening district wide in the Bedford schools including district results, budget updates, hot topics and your questions will be discussed during this information session with our Superintendent of Schools. Coffee and light refreshments will be served, and young children are welcome. For more information, click here.
2. Two gift cards for the price of one? Finish your holiday shopping early this year by purchasing gift cards through the Bedford PTG to provide support for the Bedford schools with no additional cost to you! Watch for your order form, which will be coming home with your child from school. For every gift card you buy, a percentage of the value of the card is donated by the sponsoring retailer to our schools while 100% of the value of the card that you purchased is available for you to spend! Get more information here.
3. The weatherman says ... Today's forecasted high, according to Weather.com, is 55 degrees with mostly sunny skies and a 0-percent chance of rain. The overnight low is projected at 32 degrees.
4. State of the District. On Friday, Nov. 8, Bedford Superintendent Timothy Mayes will offer a "State of the District" update from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the BCTV Studio at 10 Meetinghouse Road. The Bedford Parent Teacher Group organized the information session, which will focus on what's happening district wide in the Bedford schools including district results, budget updates, hot topics and your questions will be discussed during this information session with our Superintendent of Schools. Coffee and light refreshments will be served, and young children are welcome. For more information, click here.
5. Blog on Bedford Patch. Click here to start a blog on Bedford Patch. It's a great way to share commentary, post photos and celebrate your town or business.
6. On the agenda. The following is a glance at this week's upcoming municipal meetings in Bedford:
Tuesday, Nov. 5
Tuesday, Nov. 5
- Historic District Commission - 7:00 PM - Town Meeting Room
- Cemetery Public Hearing - 6:00 PM - McAllaster Room-Library
- Town Council Budget Workshop - 6:00 PM - Town Meeting Room
- Cemetery Trustee Meeting8:30 AM - Town Office Building
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