🌱 Three-Alarm Fire Engulfs Home + 'Yes' Vote On Chickens, Solar Array

Hello, everyone! Paula Constance here with your fresh copy of the Bedford Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know that's happening locally. In this edition, find out about these stories and more...

• Three-alarm fire on Tumble Road.
• Voters say "yes" to chickens and a solar array.
• Discuss Anthony Bourdain's memoir, "Kitchen Confidential."

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An afternoon shower. High: 48 Low: 36.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. Thick plumes of smoke billowed from a home at 17 Tumble Road Thursday. Emergency crews arrived at about 3:30 p.m. to find the right side of the home engulfed in flames. Deputy Chief Keith Folsom "pulled all firefighters out of the building" due to the intensity of the fire. Thankfully, the homeowner said no one was home, but firefighters found a cat in the house "that could not be revived." Another cat was missing but may have been outside. After an initial investigation, the fire department said the cause "appeared to be accidental." (Patch)
2. Residents voted on nine amendments under Article 4 on Tuesday. All of the amendments, including zoning changes, passed with a "yes" vote, except for the last amendment. Voters did not approve a petition to prohibit chickens, geese, coops and structures on "lots smaller than 5 acres." Voters also approved a "1.04 MW solar array" on capped landfill. See the full tally here: (Bedford Patch)
3. Join the Bedford Public Library Book Discussion Group on April 10 to discuss Anthony Bourdain's "Kitchen Confidential" — a memoir that "pulls no punches" recounting his years in the restaurant business. Pick up a copy at the Bedford Public Library Reference Desk or "download a copy from Libby or CloudLibrary." No registration is required. (Bedford Public Library via Facebook)

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From my notebook:

• Easter Egg Hunt Saturday: "Hip Hop and You Don’t Stop …even if there’s rain in the forecast! Join us for the Egg Hunt this Saturday April 1st …INSIDE THE BARN! Collect eggs, visit the Easter Bunny, see the animals …and STAY DRY! Tickets are still available for purchase." (Educational Farm at Joppa Hill via Facebook)
• Adorable pet paintings: "These ladies did absolutely amazing.👏 This class is not the easiest but everyone rocked it and made adorable pet paintings! 😍" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Magical microwave baking: "Girl Scouts, let's get cooking with our latest Magical Baking program! Find out why a microwave makes baking magical by cooking up breakfast, lunch and dessert in the microwave🍳. Registration ends April 5th." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Spring Fair preview: "Just a 'Little Sampling' of our unique handmade crafts for our Spring Fair coming soon!" (The Craftworkers' Guild via Facebook)
• Clever project: "Miss Jane thought this project was so clever. Not only do the kids have fun making it, but then they get to have fun playing with it. We think the Easter Bunny would surely approve! 😄🐰 https://www.facebook.com/reel/479832700924034?fs=e..." (Town of Bedford Recreation Department via Facebook)
• Global Action Award: "Calling all Girl Scouts, have you started working on your Global Action Award🏆? This year's Global Action Awards focuses on responsible consumption and production. We're running a virtual 5-week program that'll help you explore..." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains 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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