🌱 No Voting Today + Winter Storm Warning + Bedford Rushes To Fire

Welcome back, everyone! It's Paula Constance, back in your inbox with everything happening in Bedford on this stormy day. In this issue, you'll find these stories and more:

• Voting rescheduled due to storm.
• Winter Storm Warning today.
• Kerri Sarette promoted at Bellweather Credit Union.
• Bedford Tower Truck dispatched for Manchester fire.

But first, today's weather:

Snow, 8-12"; windy, colder. High: 33 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. Voting has been postponed! "Due to the impending snowstorm," the Town and School elections scheduled for Tuesday, March 14, have been rescheduled. Voting will now take place on Tuesday, March 28, "at the same time and in the same location"—the Bedford High School gym, 47 Nashua Road, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m." (Town of Bedford)
2. The Nor'Easter arriving Tuesday prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Storm Warning for the Bedford area. Eight to twelve inches of snow are possible, with wind gusts up to 50 m.p.h. from 5 a.m. Tuesday until noon on Wednesday. The National Weather Service warns that strong winds and heavy snow could create "very dangerous" driving conditions during the morning and evening commute. Find out more here: (WMUR)
3. Bellweather Credit Union, with branches in Bedford, Manchester and Nashua, promoted Kerri Sarette to Vice President of Operations. In her new role, Sarette will "oversee loan servicing, deposit services, electronic services and fraud." Congratulations! (Citybiz)
4. The Bedford Fire tower truck was called to help knock down a 2-Alarm fire on Maple Street in Manchester on Friday at 3:24 p.m. Firefighters from Bedford and surrounding communities were dispatched to help Manchester firefighters fight a fire in a 6-bay garage to prevent it from spreading to the attached 2.5-story home. Within 30 minutes, the fire was under control. Firefighters remained on the scene to extinguish hot spots. (Patch)

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Today in Bedford:

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Delighted Every Week (8:30 AM)
• The Woods Canvas Painting (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Burgerama at the BVI Tavern: March is Burgerama month at the Bedford Village Inn Tavern. See this week's burger specials here. Oh, and the burgers come with unlimited fries! (Bedford Village Inn)
• Great Season, Bedford! "BG wins the State Championship in OT on a penalty shot 4-3. Great season Bedford!!" (Bedford Hockey via Facebook)
• Annual Duckin' Dodge Event: "Join BeBold Bedford on Wednesday, May 24th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the NH Sportsplex in Bedford for the 2nd Annual Duckin' Dodge Event!" (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
• Delay travel if possible: "Winter Storm Expected Tues AM 3/14/23 into Weds AM 3/15/23. Use Caution, Delay Travel If Possible." (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
• Congratulations Winter Sports teams: ""That's a Wrap"!😊 The Bedford High School Winter Sports Season has come to an end. First off, we want to Congratulation 🎉 All of the Teams, it was a great season! Secondly, we want to send a Big Thank You to All of our Broadcast Teams." (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow!

— 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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