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  Town of Bedford Official Website
The Town of Bedford makes no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of this web site and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in the contents of this web site.
No warrant of any kind, implied, expressed or statutory, including but not limited to the warranties of non-infringement of third party rights, title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and freedom from computer virus, is given with respect to the contents of this web site or its hyperlinks to other Internet resources.
No photos or other information may be used without the written consent form the Town of Bedford.
www.town.bedford.ma.us   (243 words)

  
 About Bedford
An historic park commemorating railroad activity in Bedford is planned by the town with support from Friends of Depot Park.
Bedford’s 2003 population of 12,497 represents 4.802 households 8,341 voters.
With a school enrollment of 2,219 the Bedford Public Schools are known throughout the Commonwealth for their excellent standards of teaching and wide offerings in extra-curricular activities and athletic organizations.
www.town.bedford.ma.us /information.html   (603 words)

  
 Bedford, Massachusetts
Bedford is located on the map of Massachusetts in Middlesex County-about fifteen miles northwest of Boston near the junction of routes 3 and 95 [128].
The Town’s history is documented in the Bedford collection at the Bedford Public Library.
Exploring Bedford, a walking/biking tour guide describing these sites, is available at the Library and the Bedford Chamber.
www.lexingtonareahomesales.com /towns/Bedford.html   (210 words)

  
 Bedford Massachusetts Real Estate
Bedford has a rich history and they are rightly proud of that history - they have the oldest flag in the country, among other artifacts.
In 2002, Bedford's population was at 12,571, up from the previous census.
Bedford is located so close to Boston that many residents work within the city limits and commute.
www.relocateamerica.com /states/MA/cities/bedford.htm   (435 words)

  
 Whaling Industry and Portuguese Immigration Centered in New Bedford, Massachusetts
With the shift of the whaling industry from Newport, Rhode Island, to New Bedford, Massachusetts, during the first half of the nineteenth century, the latter community became the focus of Portuguese immigration and settlement.
In fact, New Bedford was eventually known as the "Portuguese capital of the United States." At the beginning of the twentieth century, New Bedford was the town with the largest Portuguese population, counting 7,300 first- generation Portuguese and 4,600 Americans born of Portuguese parentage.
New Bedford and its harbor are depicted on this 1846 Coast and Geodetic Survey chart, documenting the importance of its coastal location for the whaling trade.
www.loc.gov /rr/hispanic/portam/bedford.html   (293 words)

  
 New Bedford Fire Museum - City of New Bedford - DPW   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
A hand engine pumping contest and parade of July 4th, 1890 engendered such a lively interest in the by gone glory of firefighting, that an organization was formed to maintain the memory of those days.
The spirit of the Veteran Fireman has been rekindled by the New Bedford Fire Museum Association and the memorabilia and collection of antique equipment has beed preserved and is on display at the Fire Museum at Old Station No. 4 just outside the Historic Distric.
The New Bedford Fire Museum is a unique place dedicated to the presentation of the development of urban fire fighting technology, equipment and organizations.
www.ci.new-bedford.ma.us /PSAFETY/FIRE/MUSEUM.htm   (273 words)

  
 The Billerica & Bedford Railroad   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
For several months, the unassuming towns of Bedford and Billerica played host to professional engineers, businessmen, journalists and visitors from around the country and across the Atlantic who came to study the unusual two foot enterprise.
At two Bedford Town Meeting sessions, a majority of votes were counted in favor of funding the initiative--but not the two-thirds majority as required by law.
The Billerica and Bedford's final flicker of hope had been extinguished--but this was not so for the two-foot gauge concept itself.
www.bedforddepot.org /BBHistory.html   (1791 words)

  
 New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford is also the originating point of a number of private ferry services, which carry passengers to and from nearby islands including Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Cuttyhunk.
The name Bedford was suggested by the Russell family, prominent citizens of the community, due to the fact that "Russell" was the actual family surname of England's Duke of Bedford.
New Bedford's early-19th century prominence as a leader in the whaling industry began to decline during the latter half of the century concurrent with the discovery of petroleum as a popular alternative to whale oil.
www.citytowninfo.com /places/massachusetts/new-bedford   (1322 words)

  
 Unsolved Serial Killings; Massachusetts, New Bedford
From April to September of 1988 a serial murderer hunted New Bedford, Massachusetts, dumping his victims alongside the highways outside of the city.
Mary Santos was the only victim not found alongside or near an interstate (she was found along Route 88 several miles from New Bedford), but the similarities between the crime and the other murders made it obvious it was the work of the same man when her body was discovered on March 31, 1989.
Adding to the mystery was the fact that several of the victims could be linked to one another, though how unusual that is considering their similar lifestyles and the smallish population of New Bedford is a matter of conjecture.
www.geocities.com /verbal_plainfield/coldcases/newbedford.html   (733 words)

  
 New Bedford Massachusetts Real Estate
New Bedford and the surrounding community is a wonderful place to raise a family.
New Bedford was recently named one of the top ten "Green Cities" in the country.
The New Bedford Whaling Museum is a wonderful place to visit as well as the National Historical park surrounding the museum.
www.relocate-america.com /states/MA/cities/new_bedford.htm   (847 words)

  
 New Bedford, Massachusetts
It's said that in 1850, 80 per cent of the nation's whale ships sailed from New Bedford.
The industry began to fail when oil was found in Pennsylvania and natural disasters wiped out a lot of the New Bedford fleet.
Today, the town still maintains its maritime ties through fishing but manufacturing and tourism are more integral to the local economy.
www.planetware.com /massachusetts/new-bedford-us-ma-nb.htm   (113 words)

  
 The Pick of the Literate - New Bedford
The Fugitive's Gibraltar: Escaping Slaves and Abolitionism in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Between 1790 and the Civil War, New Bedford, Massachusetts became know not only as the whaling capital of the world but also as one of the greatest asylums for fugitive slaves.
Unlike New Bedford itself, Nye was able to adjust brilliantly to these shifts in economic discourse, making it a fascinating subject of study for anyone interested in the ways in which sweeping economic transformations play out in the real world of real companies.
bakerbooks.net /newbedford.asp   (1606 words)

  
 Clark's Point Lighthouse, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Location: Fort Taber, Entrance to New Bedford Harbor and Acushnet River.
Accessibility: Fort Taber Park and the Clark's Point Lighthouse are reached by following Route 18 in New Bedford to a traffic light at its southern end.
The fort and lighthouse are not open to the public, but good photo opportunities are available from the grounds.
www.lighthouse.cc /clarkspoint/index.html   (95 words)

  
 New Bedford, Massachusetts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
New Bedford is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, located about 56 miles (90 kilometers) south of Boston, 31 miles (50 kilometers) southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, and about 8 miles east of Fall River.
New Bedford is the Seventh largest city in the state of Massachusetts.
Eddie Nichols: Former New Bedford historian who spent her life fighting local government corruption and a booster of New Bedford's wealthiest resident ever; Hetty Green.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/New_Bedford,_Massachusetts   (3817 words)

  
 New Bedford, Massachusetts Real Estate - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
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We are a market-leading real estate broker, and we can answer questions about any aspect of real estate services in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Use our Find a New Bedford Sales Associate tool to identify an agent to guide and assist you through process of buying or selling real estate in New Bedford.
www.newenglandmoves.com /real_estate/Massachusetts/Bristol/New_Bedford.htm   (296 words)

  
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It will appear on the Warrant to be presented at Bedford’s Town Meeting on March 26, 2007 at 7:30 pm.
The Bedford Chamber of commerce recommends a NO vote on Article 6 to allow the details of design guidelines to be developed.
The Bedford Chamber of Commerce has served the community for over 30 years.
www.bedfordchamber.org   (204 words)

  
 New Bedford Homes.com Property Listings
The house is in move in condition with hardwood flrs, living room has nice light from bow window, the two car garage has storage space.
The white and blue kitchen is simply adorable with beautiful appliances, including hidden washer and detergent cabinets, breakfast bar, nice private yard, screened in back porch, driveway, pull down ladder to attic which could be expanded, central heat and central air, new windows, new shingles and new roof.
Like new 3 family, located in the northwest area of New Bedford featuring, curved staircase, two 3 bedroom apartments and one 2 bedroom apartment, totally gutted and done new, oversized 1 car garage and yard.
www.newbedfordhomes.com /nbproperty.htm   (1152 words)

  
 Bedford Youth Soccer Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Bedford Youth Soccer Committee (BYSC) of Bedford, Massachusetts, is pleased that between 500 and 600 Bedford children participate in the Travel and Intramural soccer programs in both the fall and spring seasons.
The Committee invites all Bedford children in grades K-8 to play intramural soccer, and children in grades 3-12 to play travel soccer.
The BYSC is also very appreciative of the more than one hundred men and women who volunteer as coaches and assistants in the spring and in the fall.
www.bedfordrecreation.org /soccer   (404 words)

  
 Davenport House Bed & Breakfast - New Bedford, Massachusetts - BBOnline.com / Introduction
New Bedford is 35 miles east of the beautiful beaches and legendary mansions of Newport, and the city of Providence, and 55 miles south of Boston, the capital/hub of Massachusetts.
Guests are able to ride the ferry from New Bedford to Martha's Vineyard during the months of May to September or drive 42 miles east to Falmouth and take the ferry to either Nantucket Island or Martha's Vineyard Island.
The New Bedford Chamber of Commerce, the Office of Tourism and the many independent cultural groups and affiliations hold annual festivals that draw thousands of visitors to the area including...
www.bbonline.com /ma/davenport   (569 words)

  
 New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site - Northeast Region - DARRP
Trustees: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Overview: New Bedford Harbor is a major commercial fishing port and industrial center in southeastern Massachusetts on Buzzards Bay.
From the 1940s to the 1970s, electrical parts manufacturers discharged wastes containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and toxic metals into New Bedford Harbor, resulting in high levels of contamination throughout the waters, sediments and biota of the Harbor and parts of Buzzards Bay.
www.darrp.noaa.gov /northeast/new_bedford/index.html   (193 words)

  
 Local News Updates - Bedford honors native sons -The Boston Globe
BEDFORD -- United two years ago by the terrible bond of grief, two sets of parents -- one mourning the death of a Bedford Marine, the other the loss of a soldier son -- were together again Tuesday night for the unveiling of memorial plaques honoring the pair.
The sparse and elegant plaques, set beneath photographs of John Hart and Travis Desiato, hang side by side in the main lobby of Bedford High School, permanent reminders of the sacrifice made by the two families and this town of 13,000.
The two young men were remembered yesterday as courageous patriots and the best that Bedford has to offer.
www.boston.com /news/globe/city_region/breaking_news/2006/12/bedford_honors.html   (590 words)

  
 Bedford, Massachusetts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bedford's school sports teams compete in the Dual County League.
It is serviced by the 62 and 62/76 lines of the MBTA's bus service.
A snowstorm on January 10, 1977, prompted the end of passenger service on the Lexington Branch of the Boston and Maine Railroad (see additional notes under Boston and Lowell Railroad).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bedford,_Massachusetts   (860 words)

  
 Bedford, Massachusetts Police Department   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Bedford Police Department makes no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of this web site and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in the contents of this web site.
No warranty of any kind, implied, expressed or statutory, including but not limited to the warranties of non-infringement of third party rights, title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and freedom from computer virus, is given with respect to the contents of this web site or its hyperlinks to other Internet resources.
This site is the property of the Bedford Police Department, no photos or other information may be used without the written consent from the Bedford Police Department.
www.bedfordpd.org   (216 words)

  
 New Bedford, Massachusetts Garden and Plant Nurseries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Below is our comprehensive list of New Bedford, Massachusetts nurseries.
For more nurseries in the New Bedford area of Massachusetts, choose a city from the list on the right.
New Bedford, MA 1 mile from center of New Bedford.
www.gardenguides.com /resources/nurseries/nurseries-city.asp?dest=New+Bedford+MA   (304 words)

  
 Bedford Homes for Sale. Real Estate in Bedford, Massachusetts
Browse Homes.com for Bedford, Massachusetts homes for sale, Bedford MA Real Estate Agents or real estate agents, plus Bedford, MA apartments and houses for rent.
Then contact any of the Bedford Real Estate Agents for professional assistance finding your Bedford area home.
So whether you are wondering what your home value is, looking for an agent to help you buy or sell your real estate, or just looking to browse properties in your area, it's all right here.
www.homes.com /Real_Estate/MA/City/BEDFORD   (321 words)

  
 1-year CD rates in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Friday
A 1-year CD (certificate of deposit) is a time deposit, FDIC-insured to $100,000 per person ($250,000 on retirement accounts), with a fixed maturity date of one year.
The highest rate on a 1-year CD in New Bedford is 5.27 percent, with an annual percentage yield of 5.41 percent.
In New Bedford, the minimum for a 1-year CD ranged from $500.00 to $10,000.00.
www.bankrate.com /bosre/updates/ybir/ybir_results.asp?web=bosre¶ms=dep,D,15,MA,1398   (313 words)

  
 New Bedford Real Estate Agents, New Bedford Homes For Sale, REALTORS and New Bedford
HomeGain provides New Bedford, Massachusetts real estate information and resources to guide homeowners and homebuyers through the process of selling and buying a house, condo or other New Bedford realty property.
HomeGain has services to help you find a top New Bedford real estate broker or agent, get the value of your New Bedford home and a comparative market analysis (CMA), view New Bedford real estate and MLS listings, prepare your home for sale, and more.
Cuando se registre para encontrar un agente de bienes raices en New Bedford, simplemente indique que necesita un agente que habla Español.
www.homegain.com /local_real_estate/MA/new_bedford.html   (500 words)

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