🌱 TFMoran Named 'Best' Firm + Raytheon Contract Brings Millions

Good morning! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's start Saturday off right with everything that's happening in Bedford today, including these stories:

• Raytheon contract brings in millions.
• Find out about co-op office space with Cindi Colburn CEO of CEO Bedford, Inc.
• PopCrush mentions this famous Bedford star.
• TFMoran voted "Best New Hampshire Engineering Firm."

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. A $44 million contract was awarded to Raytheon Missile and Defense in Arizona for "2023 Navy procurements for Rolling Airframe Missile Block 2B Guided Missile Round Pack requirements." It's good news for Raytheon in Bedford, where 4% of the work will be done. (Department of Defense)
2. A shoutout to Cindi Colburn, president of CEO Bedford, Inc., who served as a panelist in a recent NH Business Review article. Colburn explained how co-ops like CEO Bedford, Inc. help remote small businesses by providing "professional co-op office space, meeting rooms and conference rooms for workers who do not or cannot work from home." (New Hampshire Business Review)
3. Bedford "popped up" in a recent PopCrush article! Among Hollywood star stories, PopCrush wrote, "Sarah Silverman was born and spent her early childhood in Bedford, New Hampshire." We're proud that this popular standup comedy star calls Bedford home. Crushing it, Sarah! (PopCrush)
4. For the 11th consecutive year, TFMoran of Bedford was voted the Best New Hampshire Engineering Firm. TFMoran "specializes in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Permitting, Stormwater Monitoring, and Construction Support Services." Congratulations! (New Hampshire Business Review)

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Today in Bedford:

• Kids Canvas Painting - Bunny Tail (10:00 AM)
• Book Signing & Talk by Teen Author Chloe McKinley (11:00 AM)
• Beauty and the Beast (1:00 PM)
• Sea Glass Creations (6:30 PM)
• BYPC presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH: "Dress like your favorite teacher was a big hit at Riddle Brook School! We saw several Mrs. McCarthys and Mr. Munseys. We spotted extra Mrs. Carons, Mrs. Cardins, and Mrs. Brennans! We couldn't tell who was who!" (Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH via Facebook)
• Family Fun Night: "Part 3 - Thank you to the entire events committee and volunteers for making Family Fun Night a success. A huge shout out to these two teachers who spent countless hours at night and on weekends decorating, organizing and planning." (Peter Woodbury School via Facebook)
• Bioanalytical Chemist visits Riddle Brook School: "Students from Mrs. Bowen's class met with Michelle Kovarik, a Bioanalytical Chemist, from Trinity College. They met to talk about how chlorine affects the growth of germs on surfaces. 👩‍🔬🦠🔬" (Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH via Facebook)

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— 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, Instagram, and Twitter.

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