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🌱 Patch AM: Town Of Bedford: When Are Town Offices, Library Closed In January, February?

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In today's newsletter:

  • Plan ahead for Bedford town office and transfer station holiday hours
  • Which Bedford students just made Rivier University’s prestigious Dean’s List?
  • How Bedford’s star QB finished his career with a perfect championship run

Also on today's calendar: Knit Snowman Workshop and 9 more events.

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  • Saturday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 42 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., temps: high: 40, low: 24.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 34 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Town Of Bedford: When Are Town Offices, Library Closed In January, February? (patch.com) — Bedford residents get advance notice of January and February holiday closures for the town offices and public library, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents Day. The town also outlines special transfer station schedules, with closure on the observed holidays and extended 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours on the following days.
   

2. Local students achieve academic honors at Rivier (cabinet.com) — Bedford families can spot several hometown students on Rivier University’s fall 2025 Dean’s List, including Luis Cruz, Sophia Kasem, Olivia Mielcarz, Lara Nunes and Samantha Sullivan. The Nashua-based university recognized students from across the region who earned at least a 3.5 GPA.
   

3. Union Leader Athlete of the Month: Bedford QB Matthews had memorable end to football career (unionleader.com) — Bedford residents can celebrate quarterback Bennett Matthews, whose standout playoff run capped Bedford High’s undefeated, state-title football season and earned him Union Leader Athlete of the Month honors. The senior accounted for ten postseason touchdowns, shared a special championship moment with his coach father, and now turns his focus to playing lacrosse at Duke University.
   

4. Stefany Shaheen Goes 0-For-3 Against Maura Sullivan In Fundraising Race (patch.com) — A New Hampshire congressional fundraising roundup notes that Republican hopeful Anthony DiLorenzo is joined in the 1st District GOP primary by Bedford activist Melissa Bailey. The piece focuses on how Democrat Maura Sullivan has outraised Stefany Shaheen for three straight quarters, shaping expectations for a highly competitive 2026 race that Bedford voters will help decide.
   

5. Sally A Bosquet (nashuatelegraph.com) — Bedford residents are informed of the passing of Sally A. Bosquet, who died January 4 at Bedford Hills Center after recently moving from Milford. Her obituary remembers a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother known for her hospitality, love of family gatherings, and deep involvement in her children’s and grandsons’ lives, with a celebration of life planned for spring.
   

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