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Ad Hoc Willson Park Committee gathers public input on redesign

Ad Hoc Willson Park Committee gathers public input on proposed park redesign. Chair David Manugian presented the committee's scoring matrix approach and design attributes, then opened the meeting to 17 public comments emphasizing traffic concerns, traffic diversion to residential streets, and the

Historic District Commission discusses Prince Street Café project dormancy.

The Bedford Historic District Commission discussed the Prince Street Café project at 36 North Road and agreed to request a completion date from owner Dana Strayton amid concerns about fence removal and project dormancy. Chair Salvatore Canciello, Vice Chair Alan Long, and Acting Clerk Karl Winkler

Bicycle Advisory Committee approves prior minutes at joint winter meeting

Bedford's Bicycle and Transportation Advisory Committees met jointly to review transportation projects and safe-cycling planning. Capital Program Manager Jeanette Rebecchi updated both committees on Department of Public Works work at the Great Road Bottleneck and Bacon Street, plus a planned

Board of Health approves updated rules and regulations

Bedford Board of Health approves regulatory update. The board voted unanimously 4-0-0 to adopt consolidated Rules and Regulations reflecting recent state Biosafety changes at its February 2 meeting. Health staff reported 75 confirmed influenza cases in December, with 55 among residents under 18.

Finance Committee receives $53.6M school budget proposal for FY27

Finance Committee reviews $53.6M school budget proposal for fiscal 2027 amid staffing cuts and fund drawdown. Superintendent Cliff Chuang and Director of Finance Julie Kirrane presented a budget reflecting a 3.08 percent increase over fiscal 2026, with three tiers of reductions and efficiencies