Special Election + Millions In ARPA Funding + Soccer Wish Hero

Happy Tuesday! Let's get caught up for a great start to the day.

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First, today's weather:

Mainly sunny. High 77F. Mostly clear over night. Low 56F. Winds will be light and variable.

Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. The Special Election for State Representative for Bedford will be held on Tuesday, September 7th. Linda Rea Camarota and Catherine A. Rombeau are vying for the open seat left by State Rep. David Danielson, who died earlier this year. (Bedford Patch)
2. Liam Bascle, a 7-year-old Bedford resident with a rare form of cancer, made his soccer debut on Saturday with help from Make-A-Wish New Hampshire. He was named honorary captain of the Bedford High School soccer team and scored 10 goals, including the winning goal. (WMUR Manchester)
3. Bedford resident Michael Pelletier joined the New Hampshire Army National Guard after losing a nephew in 9/11. He was deployed twice to Iraq in 2004 and Kuwait in 2010. He felt called to serve, and is optimistic about the future of Iraq and Afghanistan, “I’m still hoping for the best.” (The Union Leader)
4. How will New Hampshire cities and towns spend over $4 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds and over $9 million additional funding awarded to the state? Federal funds will be distributed to cities and towns for Covid 19 recovery and new infrastructure spending including roads, sewers, and energy. The Federal funds must be spent by the end of 2026. (Concord Monitor)
5. Plans for new commuter rail train service in Manchester, Bedford, and Nashua are gaining steam. Amtrack representative met with state and local officials in Manchester last week to discuss project updates that will open up new economic opportunities for the state. With the infrastructure deal making its way through congress, NH Representative Chris Pappas said, “This is an idea whose time has come.” (Concord Monitor)

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Today in Bedford:

• Fall Classes Begin! - Southern NH Dance Theater (12:00 AM)

Bedford Patch Notebook

• Road Construction Advisory: Road construction is scheduled in Bedford on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, on South River Road between Kilton Road and Meetinghouse Road.
• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: Girl Scouts and their families will cheer on the Fisher Cats in Manchester on Friday, September 17th. (Facebook)
• Bedford Public Library: The Bedford Public Library will be reopening on Tuesday morning! Check out the new Children's Room. (Facebook)
• Bedford Public Library: Visit the Bedford Public Library to see the book display and featured books from August. (Patch)

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