Bedford’s Big Plans & Local Art | New Bedford News

New Bedford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 31, 2026 · 1m

Bedford’s buzzing with culture, community, and change—celebrate Leona Mahler Sussman’s 100th with her art show at First Parish until Oct 16, join a new writers group at the library starting Sept 1, or catch “Elements” by Sand T Kalloch and Coco McCabe through Sept 15. Town planners are inviting feedback on the draft Bedford 2036 plan ahead of Bedford Day, while the Tricentennial Committee seeks slogan ideas by Oct 30. Musicians: audition for the Master Singers (Sept 2) or try out with Lexington Pops Chorus (free rehearsals Sept 8 & 15). Infrastructure updates include a 10-week Town Hall…