🌱 Saint-Gobain Offers New PFAS Rebate + Vehicle Crashes Into Ditch

Hello, friends. I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Bedford Patch newsletter, with all the local news happening today. May 17 is National Walnut Day. President Eisenhower signed a Senate resolution into law and officially recognized this national holiday in 1958. Find out about these stories and more...

• Saint-Gobain offers $5K rebate to eligible homeowners who installed a "POET" water system for toxic PFAS contamination.
• Vehicle careens off of on-ramp and crashes into ditch.
• New Hampshire Zoning Atlas describes where and what developers can build.
• New Bellwether Community Credit Union digital gift cards.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. Bellwether Community Credit Union is offering online digital gift cards through a partnership with ad-tech company Prizeout. Members can buy digital gift cards online through their online Bellwether Community Credit Union account. Bellwether Community Credit Union has a location in Bedford next to the Copper Door restaurant. (InvestorsObserver)
2. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics is offering a $5K rebate for eligible homeowners who installed a point-of-entry treatment (POET) water treatment system for PFAS contamination from the industrial manufacturer. The rebate, announced on Monday, will compensate owners who installed a POET system "prior to being offered a system as part of Saint-Gobain’s POET installation program." Find out more and apply for the rebate here: (Bedford Patch)
3. A vehicle careened off of the Wieczorek Parkway on-ramp to the F.E. Everett Turnpike on Sunday traveling down an embankment into brush. The incident happened after the car traveled around a sharp curve hitting the left guard rail, then traveled across the ramp and down the right embankment. Bedford firefighters and New Hampshire State Police helped remove the woman from her car and said she did not want medical treatment. (Bedford Patch via Jeffrey Hastings)
4. The New Hampshire Zoning Atlas describes where and what developers can build in communities. It's a powerful tool Granite Staters have to understanding local zoning ordinances in neighboring towns—that can have huge discrepancies in the types of housing they allow. For example, Bedford, Merrimack, or New Boston do not have a minimum lot size of five acres or more to build, but other communities have lot size restrictions. The NH Zoning Atlas is "policy neutral" (it’s just a collection of data) but can lead to policy changes and help "guide planning for future development in their communities." (New Hampshire Journal)

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Today in Bedford:

• Patriotic Canvas Painting (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The contest is now open "Get your cameras and your pups ready for the 2023 "Dog-Faced" Beer Label Contest! THE CONTEST IS OPEN NOW: https://www.gogophotocontest.c... The Animal Rescue League of NH (ARLNH)." (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• The Flip Circus is coming to town: "Come one, come all 🎪! The Flip Circus is coming to town, and they want YOU to attend. Simply fill out the form below and get up to four tickets to the show. Circus dates are May 22, 23 and 24 at the Mall at Rockingham Park." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Thank you to U.S. Representative, Chris Pappas: "Thank you to U.S. Representative, Chris Pappas, (who represents New Hampshire's 1st District) for speaking to Riddle Brook Fourth Graders today! As we begin our government unit, it was helpful to hear all about your job!" (Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH via Facebook)
• Birthday festivities: "Over the weekend we had some birthday festivities for Madison and Liliana. Happy birthday, girls!🎉🥳 Such a great group of girls at this private party. Check out their amazing masterpieces🎨" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Tryout for the BAC Travel Soccer program: "Just a reminder that tryouts for our BAC Travel Soccer program start tomorrow, May 16 (Girls Tuesday, Boys Thursday, then the reverse for next week). Available for players U8-U15 (birth years 2016-2009). Tryout registration is free." (Bedford Athletic Club via Facebook)
• Child and Babysitting Safety course: "Cadettes, learn how to babysit👶 like a pro! Join us for our Child and Babysitting Safety course on Sunday, June 4. This virtual course not only teaches you basic safety and technique." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Watch live sports action and Town meetings on BCTV: Your BCTV crew will be bringing you to live BHS sports action, school board meetings and other town meetings. Watch 👀 live online here:" (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)
• Watch PSA about community mental health event: "Watch this PSA to learn about an upcoming community event hosted by the Bedford School District & the Bedford Presbyterian Church. The Event is open to adults & children ages 10+. Be sure to watch for details." (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. 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 also find her on Facebook and Instagram.

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