Category: City News

Summer Swim Season Update

Due to ongoing construction and the need to properly train staff, the opening of the Bedford Municipal Pool for the 2023 season will be Friday, June 30.  We look forward to opening the facility and our newly renovated pool house.  The pool house will feature a modernized entry way, admission area, office and restroom facilities … Continued

Identify your water line!

Ohio EPA has mandated that municipalities find out where lead services are located throughout the community to begin the process of eliminating them. Your assistance is a key factor in completing this inventory and we’re asking for your help! Cleveland Water is lead free when it leaves the treatment plants. Our water mains are not … Continued

July 4th Parade

The Cities of Bedford and Bedford Heights are hosting our 38th annual Independence Day Parade on Tuesday, July 4th beginning at 10:00 a.m.  The parade starts at Columbus and Washington Street, proceeds east on Columbus Road to Perkins Road, disbanding at Bedford Heights City Hall. If your group or organization is interested in being a … Continued

Summer Concert Series Offers Wide Range of Music!

The City of Bedford’s Summer Concert Series has a diverse lineup of talented musicians who will grace the stage of the gazebo in downtown Bedford on Wednesday evenings this summer.  There are several returning acts like the Brian Papesh Party Band and Risk Factor as well as newcomer, local jazz flautist Herb Wilborn, Jr. and … Continued

Broadway Avenue Resurfacing Project Public Meeting

The City of Bedford will hold a public meeting on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.  The purpose of the meeting is to discuss details regarding the  Broadway Avenue Resurfacing Project which is scheduled to begin on June 1, 2023. Discussion will include duration of the project, hours of … Continued

May 2, 2023 Primary Election Location Changes

The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is advising voters to confirm their voting locations before going to the polls for the May 2, 2023 Primary Election. There are six municipalities that have voting location changes for this Election. Over 26,500 voters are affected by changes to 29 Precincts in Beachwood, Bedford, Brook Park, Garfield Heights, … Continued

Harriman & Ennis Water Line SLM Survey

As part of the effort at continuous infrastructure improvement, and to provide the highest quality service to our customers, the City of Bedford has contracted with Frabrizi Trucking and Paving to install new water mains in the following street(s): Ennis Avenue Harriman Avenue Below is a link to a service line material survey that will … Continued

Community Ward Meetings

The schedule for the meetings are as follows: Wards 1 & 3: Monday, April 24, 2023 Wards 2 & 4: Monday, May 8, 2023 Wards 5 & 6: Monday, May 22, 2023 Meetings are from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. Attending the meetings are the Mayor, ward Council representatives, City … Continued

Parks & Recreation Winter/Spring Program Guide!

The Parks & Recreation Department’s winter/spring program guide has been published!  Copies are being mailed to all residents and an electronic copy is available here.  Don’t miss out on our many programs and activities for youth and adults of all ages.  Information about spring sports, youth enrichment activities, our senior club, summer day camp registration, … Continued

Prevent Frozen Pipes!

As the temperatures drop the risk for frozen pipes increases. Here are some tips to prevent problems: Keep your thermostat at 55 degrees or above, even when you are away. Keep doors and windows closed and well insulated. Caulk cracks to prevent cold air from entering your home. Remove hoses and shut spigots from inside … Continued

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