Bedford MA Planning Department and Board

10/20/2026

🎈REMINDER: RSVP for Bedford's FIRST Heat Pump Pizza Party!🍕

Interested in electrifying your home or business? Want to save money on your energy bills?

Come to Bedford's FREE Heat Pump Pizza Party on November 17, 2026! Learn from a panel of heat pump and electrification experts, explore new ways to save money and reduce your carbon footprint, and connect with others in the community looking to do the same.

The event will take place in Bedford High School's Large Group Instruction Room from 5:30pm to 7:00pm on November 17, 2026. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. Bring the whole family! Please reach out to [email protected] with questions.

🌟RSVP Here: https://tinyurl.com/BedfordHPPP🌟

Looking for personalized support? Be on the lookout for Bedford's new Clean Energy Coaching Program, launching Spring 2027!

To learn more about the Clean Energy Coaching Program, or to become a volunteer coach, please visit: https://sustainablebedford.org/clean-energy-coaching/

Come to Bedford's FREE Heat Pump Pizza Party on November 17, 2026! Learn from a panel of heat pump and electrification experts, explore new ways to save money and reduce your carbon footprint, and connect with others in the community looking to do the same.

10/14/2026

Interested in electrifying your home or business? Want to save money on your energy bills?

Come to Bedford's FREE Heat Pump Pizza Party on November 17, 2026! Learn from a panel of heat pump and electrification experts, explore new ways to save money and reduce your carbon footprint, and connect with others in the community looking to do the same.

The event will take place in Bedford High School's Large Group Instruction Room from 5:30pm to 7:00pm on November 17, 2026. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. Bring the whole family! Please reach out to [email protected] with questions.

Looking for personalized support? Be on the lookout for Bedford's new Clean Energy Coaching Program, launching Spring 2027!

To learn more about the Clean Energy Coaching Program, or to become a volunteer coach, please visit: Clean Energy Coaching – Sustainable Bedford

RSVP Here: https://tinyurl.com/BedfordHPPP

10/05/2026

Become a Bedford Clean Energy Coach!

Bedford is starting a new Clean Energy Coaching Program, with a Spring 2027 anticipated start date. Interested in obtaining free training, connecting with neighbors, and supporting GHG emissions reductions in Bedford? Commit as much time as you are able. No prior experience required!

Fill out the form below to learn more about the program or become a volunteer coach!

Care about reducing GHG emissions? Want to connect with your neighbors on clean energy topics? Bedford is launching a new Clean Energy Coaching Program, set to launch in Spring 2027. We are recruiting volunteer coaches to enroll in a FREE training program. No previous experience is required! If inte...

09/21/2026

Want to make a difference in your community?

Bedford's Energy and Sustainability Committee (ESC) has created a NEW website in collaboration with MassEnergize.

Use the platform to:

-Find sustainability-related events in Bedford and neighboring communities
-Learn more about actions you can take to reduce your greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint
-Read community testimonials
-Utilize climate action tools, including the MA Carbon Goals Tracker

Visit SustainableBedford.org to learn more and get involved!

We'd love to hear from you. Whether you have a question or feedback. Fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

09/01/2026

Considering solar? Interested in exploring new ways to move around Bedford? Scan the QR codes or visit the links below to learn more about clean energy and multi-modal transportation in Bedford. Discover ways to save money, reduce your carbon footprint, and support your community. Please reach out to the Planning Department with questions or concerns!

03/16/2026

https://www.bedfordma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/692

02/18/2026

https://www.bedfordma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/682

The Comprehensive Plan consultants have drafted a Vision, Themes and Goals based on all the public input given during the winter. The Advisory Committee has reviewed and revised the language. Now there is an opportunity for the public to look at these statements and offer any comments, such as point...

01/26/2026

Our survey that gives people the opportunity to influence the goals of the town-wide Comprehensive Plan is open until the end of January (the end of this week).

01/12/2026

Comprehensive Plan – small group discussion sessions in January

Small group discussions for interested members of the public will be hosted by members of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee during January.
Following the January 8 public forum, these are further opportunities to engage with your neighbors about Bedford's future. Insight from these sessions will help the Committee and consultants to draft the vision, goals and strategies in the new Bedford Comprehensive Plan for the next 10 years or more.
Sessions are offered on Thursday evenings in Town Hall (Jan 15 and 22, 2026) or on Saturday mornings in the Library (Jan 17 and 24). They are all equivalent and will be guided by the ‘Meeting-in-a Box’ materials that have been available for residents to use independently.
To learn more and sign up, please visit the Comprehensive Plan project website: https://tinyurl.com/BCPWebsite
The opinion survey, crowdmap and meeting-in-a-box materials will remain open on the website until the end of the month.

01/05/2026

Public Forum on Comprehensive Plan: Thurs Jan 8, 7pm at BHS

All residents are encouraged to attend the Comprehensive Plan public forum, to help shape the Town’s goals for the next 10 years or more. The meeting will be held on Thursday January 8, 2026 in Bedford High School’s Large Group Instruction Room (Room H207), starting at 7:00pm.

There will be an introductory presentation by Austin Smith from our consultants JM Goldson. Then attendees will be invited to review a set of panels displayed around the room. Some of those will provide background information and some will ask for input on various topics or questions. Staff and Advisory Committee members will be on hand to answer questions or engage in discussion, with the aim of drawing out people’s ideas. There will also be ‘stickies’ for people to add their notes to the display boards. Come prepared to share your concerns, priorities or creative suggestions!

Don’t worry if you need to arrive late or leave early – drop-ins are OK!

For those who have not yet engaged with our online outreach materials, the survey, interactive map and ‘Meeting in a Box’ are still available on the Project Hub. The deadline will be extended to January 29.

Any questions about the Forum or outreach materials can be addressed to Planning Department staff.