🌱 Mystery EV Dealer Building Approved + McAllister Road Fire Drill

Good morning, Bedford! Let's start with everything you need to know going on in Bedford today.

First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy and breezy in the afternoon. High: 57 Low: 36.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. An unnamed electric vehicle dealer received approval to open a service center and showroom off South River Road in Bedford. Last week, the Bedford planning board unanimously approved the company to build on vacant land at South River Road and the southern end of Technology Drive. A rendering of the building appears to be similar to Tesla dealerships. (Subscription / The Union Leader)
2. If you are looking for something fun to do in Bedford, The Canvas Road Show is having an Open Paint-or -Grab & Go Wednesday, April 27, at noon, on 25 S. River Road. If you want to learn more about estate planning, attorney Joseph M. Annutto is hosting a free Zoom webinar called The Basics of Estate Planning on April 28 at 6 p.m. And on Thursday, April 28, don't forget to stop by The Craftworkers' Guild Annual Spring Fair starting 10 a.m. at 3 Meeting House Road. You can find out more here: (Bedford Patch)
3. The Bedford Fire Department used a controlled blaze at 99 McAllister Road in Bedford to help prepare and train firefighters. The family had plans to demolish the farm house that was used for the Bedford-hosted training. Firefighters from Merrimack, Manchester, Londonderry, New Boston, Litchfield, Goffstown, and Amherst worked on "search and rescue" and other firefighting skills. (Bedford Patch)

Today in Bedford:

• Open Paint -or- Grab & Go. (Noon)

From my notebook:

• Brian Nolen, Neighbor Post: "Fellow longtime Bedford resident John Fitzgerald and I are gearing up for our second 3-week private humanitarian mission to the Polish-Ukrainian border. We've kicked off our second GoFundMe page." (Bedford Patch)

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Events:

• The Basics of Estate Planning. (April 28)
• Bedford 4 Ukraine — DIRECT GIVING Fundraiser! (April 30)
• OPEN HOUSE: The Harkness House, New Private Middle School in Nashua. (May 5)
• Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List. (May 8)
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Announcements:

• RPWM Advisors Honored as Best-In-State Wealth Advisor by Forbes (Details)
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For sale:

• Wanted Comic Books (Details)
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Gigs & services:

• Skylight Installation, Replacements & Repairs — Roofing Too! (Details)
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Job listings:

• Dartmouth Health In-Person Career Event (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start today off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!

— Paula Constance

About me: I am a freelance writer, author, and media producer. I am committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place.