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John C. Fisher Chosen as Bedford's Next Police Chief

Editor's Note: The Bedford Citizen will follow this morning's press release from Town Manager Sarah Stanton with further reports in due course

Town Manager Sarah Stanton is pleased to announce to the community that, after an extensive search process, John C. Fisher has accepted the role as Bedford's new Chief of Police.
 
Fisher, the current Carlisle Police Chief, brings nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience to his new role in Bedford. He spent 22 years with the Nashua Police Department, rising to the role of captain. He was named Carlisle's chief in 2011 and has served in that role since then.
 
During his time in Carlisle, Fisher has been a noted leader in the region and statewide. In addition to managing the department's 25 members, Fisher has served as control chief for the North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) SWAT Team for the past 10 years, leading a highly-trained group of more than 280 police of ....

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Grants awarded by Bedford Cultural Council


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State Sen. Mike Barrett, state Rep. Ken Gordon, Town Manager Sarah Stanton, and Bedford Cultural Council Chair Barbara Purchia,  announced the award of 35 grants totaling $11,400 for cultural programs in Bedford or for Bedford residents.  
“This is a wonderful and creative slate of Bedford Cultural Council grants. During the pandemic, arts and culture are more vital than ever in terms of the strength and fabric of the Bedford community and for our residents quality of life, ” Stanton said in a release. 
According to Purchia, there were a record number of applications, many from first time applicants.
“These grants ensure that Bedford’s wealth of cultural groups will continue to thrive,” Barrett said. “From the looks of it, local volunteers buckled down and stretched every dollar to support an impressive 35 organizations.” ....

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