Jun 3, 2017 | Selectmen
By Debra Parkhurst
At their meeting on May 30, with the advice of the Bedford Energy Task Force, Bedford Selectmen joined with MAPC (Metropolitan Area Planning Council) in their choice of Good Energy as the “selected vendor” for consulting services for Community Electricity Aggregation. Good Energy works for communities to procure lower prices for electricity by going to national energy providers. It already provides aggregations for 290,000 households and 745,000 residents in Massachusetts with another nine communities under agreement.
Jun 3, 2017 | Selectmen
By Debra Parkhurst
Bedford is a “Housing Hero” according to the Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP.)
May 16, 2017 | Boards and Committees, Selectmen
By Meredith McCulloch
Ten enthusiastic dog owners and dog lovers attended the May 15 Selectmen’s meeting to express their interest in serving on the ad hoc Dog Park committee. Enthusiasm for a dog park was strong among the group. Many have used dog parks in other towns and felt it an amenity that Bedford should provide.
Apr 28, 2017 | Selectmen
By Debra Parkhurst
The Net Zero Study Group, residents concerned with the urgency of climate change, met with the Selectmen on April 24 to discuss their intention to submit an article at the Fall Special Town Meeting. Net Zero, represented by Dan Bostwick and Janet Powers, and in conjunction with the Bedford Energy Task Force, proposed an article for $10,000 to hire a consultant who would develop a Net Zero Plan for Bedford.
Apr 26, 2017 | Selectmen
By Debra Parkhurst
As a follow up to a meeting with interested residents on April 3, the Selectmen established an Ad Hoc Dog Park Task Force at their meeting on April 24. The Task Force will consist of seven members, five at-large from the community and two Selectmen representatives.
The Task Force charge is to explore and evaluate locations that would be suitable for an off-leash fenced dog park as well as to analyze the advantages or disadvantages of each site, cost projections, and funding. Any subsequent action or funding would be subject to approval by the Selectmen. The Task Force would also assist with the development of any application for grant funding.
Apr 6, 2017 | Selectmen
By Debra Parkhurst
At their meeting on April 3, the Selectmen awarded a contract to replace the Depot Freight House Deck.
Mar 17, 2017 | Selectmen
By Meredith McCulloch
Selectmen applauded the service of their colleague Mark Siegenthaler at their meeting on March 13, as he ended his final term on the board. Siegenthaler’s term ended Saturday with the election of his successor, Edward Pierce. Siegenthaler served seven terms, 21 years, as Selectman and decided not to seek another term.
“Everyone I ever served with always was there for the good of the town,” Siegenthaler said Monday night and went on to thank Town Manager Richard Reed for his professionalism and to thank his wife Diana and their three daughters for their support of his volunteer service.
Mar 17, 2017 | Selectmen
VHB consultants Tim McIntosh, Laura Castelli, and Trish Domigan presented an update on The Great Road Design Project at the Selectmen’s meeting on March 13. Town Engineer Adrienne St. John explained that this project is an outgrowth of The Great Road Master Plan of 2011.
Design for The Great Road continues in phases. Construction of Phase one, including The Great Road at the intersection of South and Springs, and signals at the Fire Station,is complete. Construction is underway for the Great Road at Mudge Way, including the Safe Roads to Schools initiative. Phase 3 will include North Road from Wilson Park to Carlisle Road as well as The Great Road down to Hillside Avenue/ Bacon Road. Phase 4 includesWillson Park and is being separated out to allow more time for study and analysis. A “Roadside Walk Shop (Safety Audit)” for Willson Park is scheduled for April.
Mar 7, 2017 | Selectmen
By Debra Parkhurst
During their meeting on February 27, the Selectmen talked about Pine Hill Road housing, the MBTA in Bedford, and they bid adieu to Selectman Mark Siegenthaler after his 21 years of service
Mar 3, 2017 | Selectmen
By Debra Parkhurst
State Representative Ken Gordon met with the Selectmen on February 27 to review recent accomplishments and future goals along with priorities that affect the town such as renovations at Ashby Place.
