Category: City News

Phone Outages

Please be advised that several municipal buildings and departments are currently experiencing phone service outages due to a recent power interruption which damaged communication hardware.  While the city is currently working with AT&T to expediate the necessary repairs and upgrades, this service interruption is expected to extend into next week.  During this time, the public … Continued

Jr. Cavs Basketball Registration Deadline December 5!

Jr. Cavs Bear Cub Basketball (Grades PK-K) This is an 8-week instructional basketball program for children in Pre-K (must be 4 years old) and Kindergarten.  Players are taught the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting; as well as, basic offense and defense.  Players will then apply what they learned in fun, non-competitive games. Wednesday evenings starting … Continued

Trick or Treat Street Scheduled for 10/25/25

The Parks & Recreation Department’s annual Halloween Event, Trick or Treat Street has been scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025. Children ages infant-12 will trick-or-treat through various stations inside Ellenwood Center. Registered children receive a pumpkin and a Halloween craft to go. Hay rides will be available! Registration will not be accepted on the day … Continued

Parks & Rec Fall Program Guide Now Available!

The Bedford Parks & Recreation Department’s 2025 fall program guide is now available.  Don’t miss out on a wide range of programs and activities for all ages!  We have continued work on our mission…to enrich the lives of our residents by providing safe, welcoming parks and recreation facilities and affordable, and a variety of programs … Continued

Hydrant Flushing Starting September 8, 2025

You may notice our Fire Department crews working at fire hydrants and see water running down the street. Normally we flush water lines through the use of fire hydrants, which is an important preventive maintenance activity. Although it may appear to waste water, the process is part of a routine maintenance program necessary to maintain … Continued

Municipal Pool End of Season Schedule

Bedford Municipal Pool – End of Season Hours The regular season schedule for the Bedford Municipal Pool ended on Sunday, August 17. The pool is scheduled to be open as follows, staff and weather-permitting: Saturday, August  23 and Sunday, August 24 – Open Swim 1-5PM Sunday, August 31 – Open Swim 1-5PM The pool will … Continued

Ellenwood Center Renovations

Ellenwood Center Temporary Closure for Renovations We’re excited to share that Ellenwood Center will be undergoing several much-needed renovations to improve our facility for the community. Beginning August 14, the center will be temporarily closed while we complete the following upgrades: Replacement of the gym roof Resurfacing of the east parking lot (baseball field side) … Continued

Juneteenth Community Celebration

THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2025 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM ELLENWOOD CENTER PARK & PAVILION – 124 Ellenwood Ave.  Bedford residents are invited for a vibrant Juneteenth celebration filled with music, games, and family fun! FREE inflatables and activities for Bedford families from12-4 PM. Proof of residency required for activity wristbands.  Guests of Bedford residents are $10 for each wristband. … Continued

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