🌱New Train Excitement + COVID-19 Update + U.S. Pres. Honored

Happy Tuesday, Bedford! Here's everything going on in our area today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny today, windy. High: 47. Low: 29.

Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. A new train, safer bridges, and clean water are part of a billion-dollar investment in New Hampshire transportation and infrastructure through the new bipartisan infrastructure bill. The public is invited to a public meeting on Wednesday to discuss how new commuter trains, including a route from Boston to Nashua and Manchester, can bring prosperity and benefit New Hampshire. The new federal funding and investment in transportation re-energized the discussion of improvements to transportation in the state. The N.H. Department of Transportation said that the meeting will be an update to the state's plans and provide an opportunity for public input for the Project Development phase. The meeting will be both in-person and online. You can find out more here: (Concord Monitor)
2. Early winter surge: State health officials say that COVID-19 cases are on the rise in New Hampshire, including in Manchester, Bedford, and Nashua, with many of the new cases in those under 18. The Department of Health and Human Services reported that 1,007 new people were infected with the virus since Thursday, with 1,153 new infections reported earlier in the week. Of the new cases, 667 were in those under 18. There were five new deaths, with 6,466 active infections statewide. State health officials remind New Hampshire residents and visitors to use COVID-19 common-sense measures and to follow state health guidelines to help prevent the spread of infection, especially with Thanksgiving approaching. Have a safe holiday season. (Patch)
3. On Tuesday. Nov. 23, New Hampshire will celebrate the 217th birthday of Pres. Franklin Pierce, the 14th president of the United States, and the only president from New Hampshire. A wreath sent by the White House will be laid at the historic Old North Cemetery in Concord to commemorate this event. The public is invited to attend, with COVID-19 precautions. The wreath-laying will take place at the historic Old North Cemetery in Concord. (NHPR)

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Bedford Patch Notebook

• Animal Rescue League of NH: "Milford Residents and visitors! We don't know where she was headed but this lady Shepherd was picked up for hitch hiking on 13 North in Milford." (Facebook)
• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "Congratulations to all our honorees at today’s two Young Women of Distinction Ceremonies!" (Facebook)
• Boston Pop's Holiday Concert: The Boston Pops Holiday Concert will be held at the SNHU Arena Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. (Facebook)
• The Bedford High School Theatre Company Presents: "The Addams Family," Nov. 19-21. You can find out more here: (Seat Yourself)
• Safe Sports Network: Activities for Youth Sports Safety Week, Nov. 13-20. (Manchester Ink Link)

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Events:

• Raytheon Retirement Seminar. (November 18)
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• 39th Annual Holiday Craft Fair. (November 20)
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• St. Philip Pastry Pre-order Event! (Details)
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— Paula Constance

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