Bedford is located 15 miles northwest of Boston. The town was founded in
1729, and has retained both natural and architectural beauty.
Visitors to Bedford find an attractive historic district and town common in
the center, the famous Bedford Flag on display in the library, the 1790 Job
Lane house and several national historic landmarks. Annual celebrations
include “Pole Capping” in April, when the Bedford Minuteman Company
re-enacts a Revolutionary era tradition and “Bedford Day” in September,
celebrated with a parade, street fair and dancing.
Bedford residents enjoy many services. Education is a top priority, with
the schools well known for scoring competitively by all standards. The
library serves everyone and has active children’s programs. A senior
center, open daily, offers health and leisure services. An in-town minibus
service runs weekdays. There are recreation programs for all ages,
including after-school day-care, and summer day camp. Outdoor facilities
include a swimming pond, a lake for boating, a bikepath to Cambridge, and
walking trails through conservation lands. All services are voted by the
residents at Bedford’s open town meeting.
The town is home to a mix of business and industry, which with Middlesex
Community College, a veteran’s hospital and Hanscom Air Base, employ some
23,000 persons. FINANCE AND EC
The unique quality within Bedford is its community spirit. With diverse
ethnic, religious and special interest groups, Bedfordites make a conscious
effort to be inclusive. Residents believe it is a fine place to work,
visit or call home.
1729, and has retained both natural and architectural beauty.
Visitors to Bedford find an attractive historic district and town common in
the center, the famous Bedford Flag on display in the library, the 1790 Job
Lane house and several national historic landmarks. Annual celebrations
include “Pole Capping” in April, when the Bedford Minuteman Company
re-enacts a Revolutionary era tradition and “Bedford Day” in September,
celebrated with a parade, street fair and dancing.
Bedford residents enjoy many services. Education is a top priority, with
the schools well known for scoring competitively by all standards. The
library serves everyone and has active children’s programs. A senior
center, open daily, offers health and leisure services. An in-town minibus
service runs weekdays. There are recreation programs for all ages,
including after-school day-care, and summer day camp. Outdoor facilities
include a swimming pond, a lake for boating, a bikepath to Cambridge, and
walking trails through conservation lands. All services are voted by the
residents at Bedford’s open town meeting.
The town is home to a mix of business and industry, which with Middlesex
Community College, a veteran’s hospital and Hanscom Air Base, employ some
23,000 persons. FINANCE AND EC
The unique quality within Bedford is its community spirit. With diverse
ethnic, religious and special interest groups, Bedfordites make a conscious
effort to be inclusive. Residents believe it is a fine place to work,
visit or call home.
