🌱 Masiello's New Maine Office + Multi-Million Development + New Coach

Hello, all! I'm back with your new copy of the Bedford Patch newsletter. Let's start Thursday with a quick guide to the most important things happening in Bedford today, including:

• Multi-million dollar mixed-use development may expand by 40 acres.
• The Masiello Group added a new South Portland office.
• New coach has "big dreams" for the West High football team.

But first, today's weather:

A little afternoon rain. High: 45 Low: 37.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. A proposed 95-acre mixed-use development of 650 housing units at the former location of The Concord Monitor newspaper in Concord may expand. A partner in the development plan may "purchase 40 more acres of abutting property." Development partners for the multi-million dollar proposed project include Dean Navaroli, principal of the Hollis-based commercial real estate firm of William & Reeves and new partner Mike Dion, founder of Metro Walls, who worked together on commercial and multifamily residential projects in Bedford. (New Hampshire Business Review)
2. The Bedford-based Masiello Group is expanding! The Better Homes & Gardens residential real estate group added a new office in South Portland, Maine. The Masiello Group is one of the largest in New England, with 16 offices in Maine, 17 in New Hampshire and two offices in Vermont. (New Hampshire Business Review)
3. Newly hired coach Andrew Provencher of Bedford has "big dreams" for the West High School football team. The 34-year-old Manchester Memorial graduate coached youth football in Manchester and served as an assistant coach for Memorial (one season), West (one season) and Bishop Guertin (three seasons). Congratulations, Coach Provencher! (Subscription/The Union Leader)

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Today in Bedford:

• Thursday Theater (2:00 PM)
• Parent-Student-Teacher Conference - Bedford High School (4:30 PM)
• Pick Your Project Wood Workshop (5:30 PM)
• Thursday Theater (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Recorders are back! "Recorders are back! After several years, RBS students are once again making a joyful noise with the trusty woodwind instrument! Time to schedule your living room recital 🤩" (Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH via Facebook)
• Snowflakes: "Fun with snowflakes and symmetry. Did you know all snowflakes are symmetrical?" (Peter Woodbury School via Facebook)
• Summer camp jobs: "Are you looking for a summer job that will leave you with a sense of empowerment, a positive outlook on life, and skills that will benefit you for years to come? Apply for a summer camp position with GSGWM! We are hiring." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Scam alert! The Bedford Police Department has received multiple calls of a possible phone scam. The scammer will call someone claiming to be a family member who was involved in a car accident and that they have broken their nose..." (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
• Rape Aggression Defense class: "Last week we held a RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) class. We want to thank everyone who participated in the RAD course and to our instructors- Animal Control Officer Haylie Gulino, Officer Shannon Gardner, and Merrimack Police Department ..." (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
• Drivers wanted: "Student Transportation of America is looking for part time drivers!" (Bedford School District via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— 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 follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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