Committee endorses CPC funding for Life Skills program
Youth and Family Services Committee unanimously backs CPC funding for Life Skills. The committee unanimously endorsed Community Preservation Act funding for the program in a 7-0 vote, with Chair Matthew Derman and members Susan Schwartz, Paul Mortenson, Shirley Fan-Chan, and Douglas Theodore
Youth & Family Services Committee · Meeting of March 12, 2026
BEDFORD — Youth and Family Services Committee unanimously backs CPC funding for Life Skills. The committee unanimously endorsed Community Preservation Act funding for the program in a 7-0 vote, with Chair Matthew Derman and members Susan Schwartz, Paul Mortenson, Shirley Fan-Chan, and Douglas Theodore present. Heidi Porter, Director of Health and Human Services, reported the Bedford Community Food Pantry delivered over 3,200 bags of food last month and raised $50,000 this year, including a $10,000 contribution from Not Your Average Joe's.
The department announced new summer programming and an Inclusive Communities initiative for adults with disabilities launching this Spring.
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Source: the Youth & Family Services Committee meeting of March 12, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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