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Board of Health approves statement on director hiring authority

Board of Health endorses charter amendments for health director hiring authority. The Board unanimously approved a statement supporting Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article 26, which would clarify the Board of Health's role in evaluating and approving the Director of Health and Human Services. Vice

Patriotic Holiday Committee approves 2026 Memorial Day ceremonies on town common.

Patriotic Holiday Committee approves revised 2026 Memorial Day ceremony on town common. Chair Peter Ricci, Vice Chair Joseph Piantedosi, Secretary Barbara Purchia, and six members unanimously endorsed the shift from Veterans Memorial Park and established new parking restrictions on South Road, Elm

Volunteer Coordinating Committee approves Historic District Commission candidate for interview.

The Bedford Volunteer Coordinating Committee unanimously approved Phil Kallis as a candidate for interview with the Select Board for the Historic District Commission alternate position, contingent on attendance at Town Meeting. The committee also discussed updates to its formal recruitment plan,

Board of Assessors approves motor vehicle excise tax abatement package

Bedford Board of Assessors approves March motor vehicle excise tax abatements. The board unanimously approved a $8,150.47 motor vehicle excise tax abatement package for March 2025 and processed supplemental property tax warrants totaling $2,962.62 following conversion of 23 Winterberry from

Finance Committee recommends approval of historic tax deferral, rejects zoning overlay and prudent investor articles.

Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 21 Tax Deferral for Renovated Historic Properties and recommends disapproval of Articles 20 and 30-31. Chair Ben Thomas, Philip Prince, Mark Bailey, Tom Rowan, and George Lee were present. Article 21, revised to address public feedback, limits tax