🌱 Young Stroke Victim Housing Struggle + Hedgehog + Bell Ringers

Welcome back, Bedford! I'm here in your inbox to tell you everything you need to know that's happening in Bedford today. Today you'll read about these stories and more...

• A young stroke victim finds a lack of accessible housing.
• Ongoing road work at County and Back River roads.
• Rabbits and a hedgehog are looking for forever homes.
• Ring in the season with bells.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and breezy. High: 44 Low: 28.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. The Town of Bedford announced ongoing road work at the intersection of County Road and Back River Road. The construction work was planned for Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 7:00 am to 5 p.m. but may be re-scheduled for today, Nov. 17, due to weather conditions. The road shoulder will be widened and a traffic control island will be installed. (Bedford Patch)
2. Do you have a home for a rabbit? How about a hedgehog? Find out how to adopt these pets and others at the New Hampshire Animal Rescue League. See all "Bedford area pets up for adoption" here: (Bedford Patch)
3. When 29-year-old Travis Janvrin suffered a stroke that put him in a wheelchair, he discovered how hard it is to find accessible housing. Janvrin ran three different T-Mobile stores, including the store in Bedford, but following his hospitalization for his stroke, he had to leave his third-floor rental apartment, was told to call the fire department to help him get in and out of his high-floor apartment, applied for housing vouchers, and stayed at hotels (including the Hampton Inn in Bedford) until he finally found a first-floor, wheelchair-accessible apartment. Read the full story here:(Manchester Ink Link)
4. Granite State Ringers will ring in the holiday season with their handbells on Nov. 27 at LaBelle Winery in Amherst. It's one of many events planned at our favorite nearby winery. You can also walk through a holiday light display at LaBelle Lights at its Derry location. Find out more here: (LaBelle Winery)

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From my notebook:

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and award-winning media producer. She is committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place. 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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