Bedford Health and Human Services Department

06/08/2026

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has issued an Unhealthy Heat Alert for Tues 6/9 - Thurs 6/11. Learn more about how to stay safe and Bedford's cooling centers by clicking this link: https://www.bedfordma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/731

06/04/2026

https://thebedfordcitizen.org/2026/05/bedford-pride-celebration-returns-june-14/

Join Us for the 5th Annual Bedford Pride Celebration! 🌈

The fifth annual Bedford Pride Celebration will feature crafts, games, community art, ice cream and inclusive activities on the Town Common.

06/04/2026

Join Us for the 5th Annual Bedford Pride Celebration! 🌈

Mark your calendars and come celebrate community, inclusion, and joy with us!

📅 Sunday, June 14
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Bedford Common

✨ Enjoy an afternoon filled with:
🍦 Ice Cream
🎨 Crafts
📚 Information Tables
🎁 Swag
🤝 Community & Connection

Whether you're a member of the LGBTQ+ community, an ally, a family, or a friend, everyone is welcome to come together for an afternoon of solidarity, support, and fun.

Let's celebrate diversity, belonging, and the vibrant spirit of Bedford. We can't wait to see you there! 🌈

Hosted by the Parents Diversity Council and Bedford Youth & Family Services.

06/03/2026

Be Prepared, Bedford! Your Free Community Preparedness Guidebook is Here!

Emergencies can happen, but feeling helpless doesn't have to. The Bedford Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in collaboration with the Bedford Health & Human Services, Fire and Police Departments offers the Bedford CERT Community Preparedness Guidebook, your ultimate guide to staying prepared, safe, informed, and confident.

Browse topics of interests online at: https://www.bedfordma.gov/1063/Bedford-CERT-Community-Preparedness-Guid

05/28/2026

Our dedicated Distribution Volunteers celebrating Prom Stroll at today's drive thru food bank. For info on the Town of Bedford Food Bank service visit:
https://www.bedfordma.gov/196/Bedford-Food-Bank

05/28/2026

Swim lessons are an important life skill. The Bedford Health Department encourages you to learn more about swim safety and how to register for swim lessons by clicking this link: https://www.bedfordma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/727

05/19/2026

The National Weather Service (NWS) has announced that Heat Advisory is in effect for Bedford from Tues May 19th-Weds May 20th. Click the link to learn more about how to stay safe and tips to stay cool.

The National Weather Service (NWS) announced that a Heat Advisory is in effect for the Boston area, including Bedford, from 11:00 AM Tuesday until 8:00 PM on Wednesday. High temperatures will reach the low to mid-90s, with heat index values climbing as high as 96 degrees, representing an increase...

05/14/2026

Emergency room visits for tick bites are the highest they've been since 2017. Click the link to learn more about how to protect yourself and your loved ones from tick bites and tickborne illnesses. Remember: unless you're looking for ticks, you may not see them!

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Tick Bite Data Tracker, emergency room visits for tick bites is the highest it’s been since 2017, likely due to warmer weather. In Massachusetts, there are two peaks of tick activity during the year: the first begins in March/Apr...

05/14/2026

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Swim Angelfish, the City of Cambridge and Cambridge Police have announced that they will be hosting a free Adaptive Water Safety Day on May 17, 2026 at the War Memorial Pool in Cambridge from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Email [email protected] to register.

04/30/2026

The Town of Bedford Food Bank service is grateful to longtime partner Gaining Ground for providing 456 pounds of fresh organic produce today which will be distributed to approximately 500 of our food and nutrition insecure neighbors. Gaining Ground, a nonprofit organic farm in Concord, Massachusetts, grows vegetables and fruit with the help of several thousand community volunteers and donates all of this fresh food to area meal programs and food pantries. To learn more about how to access food or to support the Bedford Food Bank service visit: https://www.bedfordma.gov/196/Bedford-Food-Bank