🌱 Senior Living At Market And Main? + Eversource Calls In Extra Crews

Hi, everyone! It's Paula Constance back in your inbox with everything that's happening in Bedford today, including these stories:

• Independent Living apartments at Market and Main?
• Eversource calls in out-of-state crews to help restore power.
• Five-year milestone for firefighter/paramedic Mike Tierney.

But first, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds. High: 48 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Plans changed several times since the mixed-use Market and Main development was proposed in 2016. Market and Main originally included shops, a movie theater, offices and a hotel. Then, in September 2020, 200 market-rate apartments were proposed—and rejected—by town planners. Housing is now "back on the table." An assisted-living owner wants to build a 55+ "five-story, 65-unit Independent Senior Living complex" in place of the hotel. Preliminary plans were submitted to the Bedford Planning Board "for a nonbinding review in December." The Planning Board will have to decide what happens next. (Subscription/The Union Leader)
2. Eversource called in out-of-state crews in "a massive effort" to restore power to more than 53,000 residents following Tuesday's winter storm. Many of the hardest hit communities are served by Eversource work centers in Keene, Bedford and Nashua. The energy company reminds customers doing storm cleanup "to focus on safety and be aware that tree limbs weighed down by heavy, wet snow and other debris," and to "operate generators outdoors and as far away from the home and air vent as possible." (InDepthNH.org)
3. A shoutout to firefighter/paramedic Mike Tierney, who is "celebrating his 5th year with the Bedford Fire Department this month." In a recent post, the Bedford Fire Department thanked Mike for his "continued dedication to the citizens of our community." Congratulations! (The Bedford Fire Department via Facebook)

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Today in Bedford:

• Best of Amoskeag - History comes alive! (5:00 PM)
• BAE Retirement Planning Dinner (6:00 PM)
• Sea Glass Creations (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Runners needed: "PWS has room for more runners! www.girlsontherunnh.org" (Peter Woodbury School via Facebook)
• Holiday Trios: "We know you love our Holiday Trios! Well, these little guys will be hopping into our studio soon. 🐇🐇🐇" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• St. Patrick's Day treat: "Looking for a fun treat to make for St. Patrick's Day? Miss Jane has a great recommendation ☘ for you." (Town of Bedford Recreation Department via Facebook)
• New license plate decal: "New Hampshire residents, are you looking for a new way to support Girl Scouts? Join fellow volunteers showing your love and support for the Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains with our new license plate decal! Learn how to get y..." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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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