Bedford Select Board approved $107,732 for a Hemlock Lane intersection traffic-calming project. The Board unanimously backed a contract change order with C. Naughton Corp to narrow pavement at the Burlington Road and Hemlock Lane intersection and add a flush splitter island aimed at slowing traffic
Select Board authorizes temporary Route 62 ghost bike placement with managed oversight. The board voted 5-0-0 to allow continued placement of the memorial near the fatal 2024 bicycle crash site at Concord Road and Reformatory Branch Trail, granting the Town Manager authority to relocate it as
Bedford Select Board approves infrastructure investments totaling $530,000-plus. The board voted unanimously to award a $404,800 contract to New England Builders & Contractors to replace the Town Hall stairs and ramp to meet current ADA accessibility standards, with construction expected to begin
Select Board unanimously hires Mead, Tallerman & Costa as town counsel for three-year term. The appointment emphasized affordability over competing firm KP Law; board members Paul Mortenson and Bopha Malone cited Tallerman & Costa's cost advantage and strong reputation. Board member Terrence
Select Board unanimously advances three engineering contracts and ratifies building commissioner.
Select Board unanimously votes on fuel storage and infrastructure spending. The Board granted ABRE 45 Crosby Drive LLC a special permit to store 6,904 gallons of diesel fuel for emergency generators at a biomanufacturing facility, requiring annual hazard reviews and semi-annual fire inspections. In
Select Board approves Pride banner waiver and DPW contract actions. The board voted 4-1-0 to waive the Town's Flag and Banner Policy and authorize display of the Bedford Embraces Diversity Pride banner at the Town Common in June, marking the fifth consecutive year of the display. David Manugian,
Bedford Select Board unanimously approves $710,000 multipurpose pavilion construction contract. New England Builders and Contractors, Inc. won the bid; construction begins this summer with substantial completion targeted for August 31, 2026. The Board also unanimously granted Eversource Energy a
Bedford Select Board appoints Police Chief Andrew Amendola in 4-1 vote. Amendola, currently Chief in Carlisle, brings nearly 30 years of military and law enforcement experience and will start June 8, 2026, under a three-year Grade 10 contract. Member Terrence Parker dissented, citing concerns about
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
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