Bedford Bulletin : community

Lurgio students to ‘Pay It Forward’

Bedford Editor — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:14:00 GMT

BY KATHY REMILLARD Anthropologist Margaret Mead once wrote, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful people can change the world.” Students at Ross J. Lurgio Middle School will see if that’s true this year as they embark on a new...(read more)

Communities gear up to help those in need

Bedford Editor — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:45:00 GMT

BY SUZANNE D’AMATO To those of us who live in the Granite State, it’s no surprise that small-town folks have big hearts. With the holiday season almost here, the familiar requests for monetary donations and drives for items of all kinds are...(read more)

Bedford Church changes with the times

Bedford Editor — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:28:00 GMT

BY JILLIAN JORGENSEN In his year at Bethany Covenant Church, Pastor Joel Kruggel said he has tried to meet the changing needs of the community while keeping the church connected to the world beyond Bedford. “The world’s changing,” Kruggel...(read more)

New Hampshire goes WILD to celebrate Earth Day

Bedford Editor — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:44:00 GMT

Celebrate Earth Day – April 22 – by bringing the family to Discover WILD New Hampshire Day, set for Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department on Hazen Drive in Concord. Admission...(read more)

Bedford woman serves a family experience

Bedford Editor — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:51:00 GMT

BY CAROLE KLEMENT HUXEL Bethany Chapel Community Church’s turkey suppers attract people from Bedford, Nashua and surrounding towns, just to enjoy the meal. Judging by the diners lined up out the door, this is not exactly a well-kept secret. Fresh...(read more)

Volunteers ready to complete addition to Bedford home as ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ plans to return to N.H.

Bedford Editor — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:46:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Whether the TV show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” returns to New Hampshire, there are some Bedford families who have already benefited from the show’s popularity – either directly or through their community...(read more)

Bedford town boards seek people to serve

Bedford Editor — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:06:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Bedford officials are looking for eight new members for various town government positions, and they are hoping residents will help fill those seats. Town Manager Russ Marcoux said he is looking to appoint residents to two alternate Zoning...(read more)

Greenfield Farms neighborhood cleans up debris from area

Bedford Editor — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:32:00 GMT

BY PATRICK O’NEILL Residents canvassed back yards, fields and the side of the road to clean up litter at the Greenfield Farms neighborhood for their second annual Greenfield Farms Goes Green Day. Aimed toward providing a safer and cleaner neighborhood...(read more)

Community helps Bedford family add an addition on their home

Bedford Editor — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:12:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Call it “Extreme Makeover: Bedford Edition.” When a local family lost out to a Manchester family as a finalist for the ABC home makeover show, the Bedford community decided to give them the star treatment anyway. The Michael...(read more)

Climb time – Community volunteers and businesses build new town playground

Bedford Editor — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:59:00 GMT

BY SUSAN CLARK A new town playground is ready for children to climb, swing and slide, thanks to more than 60 volunteers who made it all possible. “Building day could not have been better. It was fabulous,” said Michelle Casale, a member of...(read more)