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Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits Available

The federal government has relaunched its free COVID-19 test kit program. Beginning September 25, 2023, you may order up to four free rapid antigen test kits for home delivery by visiting www.covid.gov/tests. 

Enhanced accessibility tests are also...

Bedford Day - Flu Clinic Announcement

The Bedford Health Department in conjunction with our volunteer nursing team is offering free flu vaccinations on Bedford Day, Saturday September 23, 2023 from 9am-12pm, by appointment. Look for the big white tent behind the yellow Town Center Building!

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Mosquito Spraying Planned for 9/5/23

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck mounted aerosol sprayer to control mosquito populations. Spraying will be done between sunset and 11:30 PM.

The following paragraph is intended to provide a general descriptio...

Emergency Shelter Response for Migrants in Bedford

Beginning in August 2023, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has been placing migrant families in the Bedford Plaza Hotel as emergency shelter. A dedicated webpage with background information and ways to help has been established, and will be updated as ne...

Mosquito Spraying Planned for 8/21/23

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck mounted aerosol sprayer to control mosquito populations. Spraying will be done between sunset and 11:30 PM.

The following paragraph is intended to provide a general descriptio...

Update on West Nile Virus (WNV) Positive Mosquitos Reported in Massachusetts 8/7/23

No WNV or EEE positive mosquito pools or cases in Bedford so far this season

Mosquitos testing positive for WNV have been detected in the neighboring town of Burlington and the nearby city of Waltham. The risk of WNV and Eastern...

Mosquito Spraying Planned for 8/7/23 and 8/8/23

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck mounted aerosol sprayer to control mosquito populations. Spraying will be done between sunset and 11:30 PM.

The following paragraph is intended to provide a general description for wher...

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)

BOH Rules and Regulations Version 2 - 8/7/23 Public Hearing Notice

For 8/7/23 Hearing - Bedford Board of Health Rules and Regulations – Version 2 – August 2023, with incorporation of the Sale of Tobacco Regulation, including a proposed edit to Section 7.19.8 re: Violations.

Mosquito Spraying Planned 7/24/23

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck mounted aerosol sprayer to control mosquito populations. Spraying will be done between sunset and 11:30 PM.

 The following paragraph is intended to provide a general descriptio...

Zero HIV Stigma Day

Mosquito Spraying Planned for 7/18

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck mounted aerosol sprayer to control mosquito populations. Spraying will be done between sunset and 11:30 PM.

The following paragraph is intended to provide a general descriptio...

Mosquito Spraying Planned for 7/12/23

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck mounted aerosol sprayer to control mosquito populations. Spraying will be done between sunset and 11:30 PM. 

The following paragraph is intended to provide a general descriptio...

Mosquito Services - FAQs

Mosquito Spraying Planned for 6/26 & 6/27

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck mounted aerosol sprayer to control mosquitoes in Bedford. Spraying will be done between sunset and 11:30 PM.

On Monday, June 26, 2023, spraying is scheduled for areas...

Swim Lessons - An Important Life Skill 2023

Swim Lessons – An Important Life Skill!

Before we learn to walk, we must learn to crawl, so we must also learn how to doggie paddle before we can safely swim! People of all ages are encouraged to take swim lessons. Swimming is a great form of phy...

Toy Gun Buyback Event

Toy Gun Buyback - Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 9 – 11 a.m. at the Bedford Police Department, 2 Mudge Way – at this event kids are encouraged to bring in their toy guns, meet Bedford Police Officers and receive a voucher for a free ice...

June 6th event – Facing Mental Health Issues Head On

Regulation of the Bedford Board of Health Restricting the Sale of Tobacco Products - Effective June

US Navy Announces a Time Critical Removal Action (TCRA) at Bedford’s NWIRP

LEGAL NOTICE

The United States Navy

Announces

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

Action Memorandum, Site 3 Time Critical Removal Action

NAVAL WEAPONS INDUSTRIAL RESERVE PLANT

BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

The United States Navy (Navy) is providing notice regard...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Bedford is a partner in the Great Meadows Public Health Collaborative. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, GMPHC is launching a regional mental health campaign consisting of training, outreach and programming.

COVID-19 VACCINATION & BOOSTER UPDATE

On April 19, 2023 the CDC updated its COVID-19 vaccine recommendations to simplify guidance and allow people at higher risk for severe COVID-19 to get an additional vaccine dose. The CDC’s updated guidance followed FDA’s regulatory act...

Helicopter Application To Control Mosquito Larvae Scheduled - UPDATED

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be conducting a helicopter application of the biological larvicide, Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis), to control mosquito larvae in Bedford. Wetlands currently being evaluated for this applicat...

Bedford Safe Campaign - Firearm Statistics

2023 Household Hazardous Products Collection Schedule

The Town of Bedford is pleased to announce the first 3 events of the 2023 schedule for collection of Household Hazardous Products - April 22^nd, May 13^th and June 10^th. The collections will take place at the Town of Lexington Landfill Site at 60 Hartwell A...

Gun Violence Prevention Forum – March 1st – recording available

Decluttering Workshop in Chelmsford – FREE and open to Bedford residents

Minutes from 12/8/22 NWIRP Bedford RAB Meeting

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF DECEMBER 2022 RESTORATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR NAVAL WEAPONS INDUSTRIAL RESERVE PLANT BEDFORD

The Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant (NWIRP) Bedford Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting minutes from the hybri...

Legal Notice of Helicopter Applications to Control Mosquito Larvae

Extreme Cold Weather Reminders

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Watch in effect from 4:00 am on February 3, 2023, extending until at least 1:00 pm on February 4, 2023, with dangerously cold wind chills possible. Cold wind chills may cause frostbite on exposed skin i...

CDC Recommends having a COVID-19 Plan

The Bedford Health Department reminds residents that there are many ways your actions can help protect you, your household, and your community from severe illness from COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends putting toget...

COVID-19 Cases on the Rise - XBB.1.5 is new Subvariant of Concern

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports an increase in COVID-19 infections throughout the nation. Most recently, XBB.1.5, a new Omicron subvariant of significant concern, has surged to represent 40.5% of all United States COVID-19 cas...

Free COVID-19 Treatments Available

Respiratory Illness Prevention 2022

Vaccination Clinic for Flu and Pfizer COVID-19 Bivalent Booster

On December 12, 2022, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm, the Bedford Health Department will be hosting a clinic offering Flu Vaccine and Pfizer COVID-19 Bivalent Booster doses. Only the Pfizer Bivalent booster will be available at this clinic, not Mo...

BOH Rules and Regulations Version - 2022 Public Hearing Notice

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

TOWN OF BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

BEDFORD BOARD OF HEALTH RULES AND REGULATIONS

Version - 2022

The Bedford Board of Health will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 7:00 pm at the Bedford Town Hall, 10 Mudge Way, Sele...

Thanksgiving Food Safety - Turkey Tips

Thanksgiving Food Safety - Turkey Tips

Whether you are preparing food for a crowd or yourself, remember to make food safety part of your holiday. Raw meats, such as turkey, can be contaminated with germs that can make you and your family sick. Raw turkey c...