Bedford Morning Brief, Oct. 16: News and Information for Bedford on Friday, October 16, 2026

Bedford on Fri, Oct 16

• Springs Road closed to through traffic Friday. Springs Road from the VA campus to Gould Road was closed to through traffic until 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, the town said.Town of Bedford
• Sam Walker's American Tavern opens in Bedford. A new restaurant, Sam Walker's American Tavern, has opened at the site of the former Bamboo, The Bedford Citizen reported.The Bedford Citizen
• Three BHS seniors named National Merit semifinalists. Bedford High School's Class of 2027 includes three National Merit semifinalists, Adam Chao, Jason Zhu and Nileya Liu, plus 12 commended students, The Bedford Citizen reported.The Bedford Citizen
• Residents weigh in on Depot Park design options. The Depot Park Advisory Committee reviewed public feedback on three proposed designs for the vacant Loomis Street property, The Bedford Citizen reported.The Bedford Citizen
• Disability commission hears about transit options. Council on Aging and MBTA representatives outlined transportation services, accessibility options and new programs for Bedford residents, The Bedford Citizen reported.The Bedford Citizen
• Bedford football's winning streak ends against Westford. The Buccaneers' three-game winning streak ended with a loss to Westford Academy, The Bedford Citizen reported.The Bedford Citizen

Coming up

• Sat, Oct 17, 12:00 p.m.: Fire department holds open house Saturday. Bedford's Fire Department invites the public to an open house Oct. 17 from noon to 3 p.m., The Bedford Citizen reported.The Bedford Citizen
• Mon, Oct 19: Board of Assessors meets Monday. Bedford's Board of Assessors holds its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 19, according to the town's calendar.Town of Bedford
• Tue, Oct 20, 7:00 p.m.: Hanscom Field Advisory Commission meets Tuesday. The Hanscom Field Advisory Commission holds its regular meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m., per the town's calendar.Town of Bedford
• Tue, Oct 20, 7:00 p.m.: Planning Board holds regular meeting Tuesday. Bedford's Planning Board meets Tuesday at 7 p.m., according to the town's calendar.Town of Bedford
• Wed, Oct 21: Energy committee meets via Zoom Wednesday. The Energy and Sustainability Committee holds its meeting via Zoom Wednesday, Oct. 21, per the town's calendar.Town of Bedford

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