Life in Bedford

Bedford is a town in Middlesex County. It is located 15 miles northwest of Boston. Founded in 1729, it has kept both its natural and architectural beauty. Noted for having the oldest complete flag known to exist in the United States, it is now on display at the Bedford Public Library. It is celebrated for having been the first U. S. Flag flown during the Revolutionary War and is believed to have been carried by Nathaniel Page, a member of the Minutemen to the Old North Bridge in Concord for the Battle of Concord in 1775.

Residents enjoy many services in Bedford with education being its top priority. The library serves everyone and has active programs for the children. There are recreation programs for all ages which include a swimming pond, a bike path, a lake for boating and walking trails to conservation areas. With its unique quality of community spirit, residents feel their town is a great place to work and raise a family.