Sunday, November 8 · Greater Boston
Town guide

Bedford, MA: snow rules, trash delays and events

What Bedford has posted for the holiday weeks: winter parking and snow rules, 3 posted holiday trash changes. Every item links to the town's own page.

New England town scene in autumn light, representing Bedford

Winter parking and snow rules in Bedford

Standing rule. No parking on any street or town lot between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m., year round. Fine $25. No town lot is open for overnight parking, so find your own spot. Bedford Traffic Rules and Regulations (Nov 2025) ↗

Snow emergencies. No parking on any town lot, street or highway once 2 inches of snow has fallen, until 24 hours after snow ends (fine $20). Police chief can also ban parking in an emergency. Bedford Traffic Rules and Regulations (Nov 2025) ↗

Towing. Police coordinate tows of cars blocking snow work; call 781-275-1212 to recover yours. Owner pays removal and storage (General Bylaw 46.16). No tow company or fee published.

Alerts. CodeRED sends calls, texts and email for time-sensitive alerts. Cannot sign up online? Call 781-275-1212 ext. 4169. Trash delays also go out by News Flash email and the Recycle Coach app. Bedford CodeRED signup ↗

Public works: Department of Public Works, 781-275-7605. Rules read November 8, 2026; confirm with the town before relying on them.

Holiday trash and recycling in Bedford

Thanksgiving. 2026-27 calendar marks no holiday trash delay for this date; only Labor Day and Memorial Day weeks are marked. Collection stays on the regular day. Source ↗

Christmas. 2026-27 calendar marks no holiday trash delay for this date; only Labor Day and Memorial Day weeks are marked. Collection stays on the regular day. Source ↗

New Year's. 2026-27 calendar marks no holiday trash delay for this date; only Labor Day and Memorial Day weeks are marked. Collection stays on the regular day. Source ↗

Collection by Bedford DPW (municipal curbside). Town crews; weekly trash and recycling in 48-gal carts

Christmas trees. 2026-27 calendar shows Christmas tree collection on Mon Jan 11, 2027. Recycling Center also takes natural trees. Source ↗

Events in Bedford

No confirmed 2026 events in Bedford yet. These are the next confirmed events around Greater Boston, and the full list has filters.

On now · Nov 7 - Dec 24

Santa Photo Experience at Northshore Mall

Peabody · Check price

Classic photos with Santa at the mall, booked by reservation through the Simon/Where Is Santa system. Special sessions (pet photos, a sensory-friendly Caring Santa morning on Dec 6, a Dec 19 jamboree) are listed as separate entries or in the note.

KidsNear Melrose

On now · Nov 6 - Dec 27

Snowport

Seaport, Boston · Free

Outdoor winter village with a 130+ vendor holiday market, food and drink, iceless curling, a Christmas tree market and photo spots.

FreeKidsDate nightNear Melrose

Near Bedford

Confirmed events within about 8 miles, nearest first.

Guides for Bedford homes

Newsletter

Every Thursday: the best of the weekend, in 5 minutes.

Events worth leaving the house for, local notices that change your week, and one useful guide. Free. One email a week. Unsubscribe in one click.

We use your email only for this newsletter. No ads, no sharing.