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Local History

Bedford, Massachusetts Community Tour

March 5, 2012

Looking for a close-knit community within easy commuting distance of Boston, schools that consistently rate in Massachusetts top 20 and solid services and infrastructure? Look no further — Bedford is the place for you! Check out this video for more on the town’s vitals as well as restaurants, farmer’s markets and the local, family-owned ice [...]

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Santa Claus is Coming to Town

December 7, 2011

by Maureen Eliason, Agent and Transaction Coordinator for Suzanne & Company One of the things that transform the place you live into a community are the unique and wonderful traditions. One of my favorites that has been cherished by generations is the Bedford Community Santa Program. It was created by Bedford Selectman Clayton Morrill over [...]

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Historic Designations Can Boost a Homes Value

October 14, 2011
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Did you know that historic designations can boost your home’s value, anywhere from 5% to 35% per decade compared with home values in undesignated neighborhoods in the same communities? This is according to a 2007 analysis by Jonathan Mabry, historic preservation officer for Tucson, Ariz. For more details see this recent article on the topic found [...]

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Blake Block Under Construction in Bedford, Mass.

October 12, 2011

Greetings from Bedford Center — a very popular and busy spot these days! When you drive down Great Road in Bedford, Mass. you can’t miss the active construction site. What was the Sheldon Block has been demolished and rising up in its place is the beautiful new Blake Block. It will be a mixed-use building [...]

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