New Rapid Testing + Segway Building Sold + 'Never In My Life'

Bedford NH

30 September, 2021

4:56 AM

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Good morning, Bedford! Let's get caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything going on around Bedford today. First, today's weather: Sunny with a few afternoon clouds. High 64. Friday night, partly cloudy. Low 46. Here are the top stories in Bedford today: How many active cases? There were more than 400 new COVID-19 infections in New Hampshire this week, health officials reported on Wednesday. Of the 443 active infections, 25 percent, or over 100 new cases, were in children. State health officials said there are 3,648 active COVID-19 cases in the state, but noted that "hospitalizations were flat" with no newly hospitalized patients. (WMUR)Four new test sites: Bedford parents who are finding it difficult to get an appointment for a COVID-19 test for their children to return to school will be happy to hear that Gov. Chris Sununu said he plans to open four new test sites in the coming weeks "to reduce the backlog" of students and workers waiting to get tested. In his announcement on Wednesday, the governor said that the new PCR test sites will be located in high population areas, like Manchester and Nashua. (The Union Leader)If you were wondering what happened to the former Segway headquarters in Bedford, the building on 14 Technology Dr. has been sold for $8.63 million, according to Colliers commercial real estate who brokered the deal. The 88,000 square foot former Segway Inc. headquarters was sold to pharmaceutical manufacturer LSNE. The new LSNE facility will create "growth opportunities" for current employees and will bring "new jobs" to the state of New Hampshire, Colliers said. (NHBR) A New Hampshire kindergarten teacher Meghan Jerome from Bedford, who teaches at the Auburn Village School, is doing something she never thought she would do — she will be running 26.2 miles in the virtual Boston Marathon. The 22-year-old teacher said she has never been a runner, "never in my life," but was inspired to run to support The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation after her mother, who now also runs, had to have her leg amputated. "If you told me five years ago that I was going to run the Boston Marathon, I would think you were crazy!" Jerome said. (CBS News) Today's Bedford Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Bedford! Today in Bedford: Free Brake Pads during October. (7:30 a.m.) BAE Retirement Planning Seminar. (9 a.m.) The Alibis - A Comedy by The Majestic. (7 p.m.) Bedford Patch Notebook Animal Rescue League of NH: "Out with the old….in with the new! We are ecstatic to introduce you to our new roadside sign. Thank you Warren Street Architects, Inc. for your design skills and thank you to the Town of Bedford, New Hampshire." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Healthy Buffalo — Look good in the Buff and Eat Buffalo meat! It's healthy! (Visit website) MJ'S Market, Inc — MJ's Market, A Cannabis Destination, Opening Late September! (Visit Website) Tiger Warrior Dojo — Commitment to Excellence (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Nashua Home Design Center Grand Opening (October 2) Charmingfare Farm's Pumpkin Festival (October 2) Call for Walkers: Register for the 33rd Annual Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk: Your Way (October 3) Fall Sturbridge MA Doll, Bear, Miniature and Toy Show and Sale (October 3) Charmingfare Farm's Pumpkin Festival (October 3) Fall Welcome Sunday! (October 3) Charmingfare Farm's Pumpkin Festival (October 9) Charmingfare Farm's Pumpkin Festival (October 10) Halloween an Interactive NightLife Experience (October 30) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Friday! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update. If you like these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Paula Constance Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Bedford Daily? Reach out anytime to [email protected].