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Select Board approves $27.4M bond anticipation note, sewer fee deferral.

Select Board approves $27.4M bond anticipation note and development fees deferral. The Board voted unanimously to issue a bond anticipation note at 4 percent coupon with a $411,975 premium, intended for conversion to bonds when interest rates improve. Treasurer/Collector Christine Wedge and Finance

Board of Health Reorganizes with New Leadership

The Bedford Board of Health reorganized in April, electing Susan Schwartz and Maureen Richichi as chair and vice chair. Both elections passed by unanimous vote. The board unanimously approved nominations for three town employees to serve as Inspectors of Animals through April 30, 2027: Mike

Tricentennial Committee Assigns Event Coordination Tasks

Tricentennial Committee advances event planning for Bedford's 300th anniversary. Committee Chair Ronald Richter and members approved prior meeting minutes unanimously and reviewed assignments for coordinating community celebrations including a July Fourth event, talent night, and scavenger hunt.

Recreation Commission approves prior minutes, hears positive Kids Club update.

Recreation Commission affirms strong program enrollment and unchanged Kids Club rates. Director Brendan McEvoy reported Kids Club fully staffed with excellent participation at both locations, staff trained well beyond state-mandated 20 annual hours, and summer programs beginning June 23. Spring and

Taxation Aid Committee approves 2026 application form, reports five new donations.

Taxation Aid Committee approves 2026 application form pending current-year updates. The committee reported five new donations bringing the fund balance to $1,539.67 and discussed outreach to local financial planners, banks, realtors, and the Bedford Chamber of Commerce. Members stressed regular