Select Board approves Sam Walker's American Tavern licenses and tax work-off increase.
Select Board · Meeting of February 9, 2026
Bedford Select Board approves licenses for Sam Walker's American Tavern and raises senior work-off cap. The Board voted unanimously to grant all-alcohol, common victualler, and entertainment licenses to Maverick Hospitality's new sports bar and family restaurant at 213 Burlington Road, with an anticipated August opening. In a separate unanimous vote, the Board increased the annual senior property tax work-off earning limit from $1,000 to $1,500 per participant, maintaining the $15 hourly rate funded by the Board of Assessors overlay reserve.
The Board also unanimously approved a revised project eligibility letter for the 82 Carlisle Road 40B development, reducing unit density from 120 to 84 units per Housing Appeals Committee decision.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of February 9, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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