Boards and Committees will be busy in the coming week discussing the process for selecting a new School Superintendent, the Schools’ proposed budget for FY2021, and the 2020-2021 school calendar. There will also be discussions of ADUs, and a Volunteer Training Session for board and committee members.
MONDAY, January 13
Selectmen
7 pm in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room at Town Hall
- Cable TV budget
- FY21 Budget preview
- ATM draft warrants
School Committee-Superintendent Hiring Subcommittee
7 pm in the Large Group Instruction Room at Bedford High School
- Interviews with candidates for the Superintendent Search Committee
- Update on Superintendent search process
TUESDAY, January 14
Library Trustees
7 pm at the Bedford Free Public Library
Bedford Housing Authority
7 pm in the Community Room at Ashby Place
- Mass NAHRO vs. DHCD ~ Executive Director contracts dispute
Planning Board
7:30 pm in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room at Town Hall
- Public Hearing: proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) bylaw at 7:30 pm
- Discussion of Planning Board fee changes
Trails Committee
7:30 pm in the DPW Conference Room ~ 314 The Great Road
- Updated maps for emergency response ~Fire Department
- Plans for “Hike with Your Tyke” day with Recreation
- Review of Trails Annual Report
Soccer Committee
7:30 pm in the Fitch Room at Town Center
School Committee
7:30 in the Large Group Instruction Room at Bedford High School
- FY21 School Budget update
- Safe Routes to School
- 2020-2021 School Calendar
WEDNESDAY, January 15
Charter and Bylaw Review Committee
7 pm in the Second Floor Conference Room at Town Hall
- Final review of bylaws and vote on recommended changes.
(Ad hoc) Hartwell Road Committee
7 pm in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room at Town Hall
01.11.2020 ~ Correction: Meeting rescheduled to January 23 in the Second Floor Conference Room at Town Hall
Recreation Commission
7 pm in the Mudge Room at Town Center
- Program updates and planning for summer 2020
Committee Volunteer Training
7 pm in the Reed Room at Town Hall
- Open Meeting Law
- Ethics
- Chair Responsibilities
Will be repeated on Wednesday, January 22
Transportation Advisory Committee
7:30 to 9:30 pm in the Lower Level Conference Room at Town Hall
THURSDAY, January 16
Finance Committee
7 pm in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room at Town Hall
- FY21 budget review for _____
Community Preservation Committee
7 pm in the Second Floor Conference Room at Town Hall
- Public Hearing on Spring 2020 program and plan at 7:10 pm
- Review the six-year plan and budget estimate.
Note: Potential Candidates for Office
Caucus nominees were chosen for the March Town Election last Tuesday night.
Anyone who wants to add their name to the ballot may obtain nomination papers at the Town Clerk’s office through January 23 and return completed papers by January 25, 2020.