Bedford Bulletin

Gallop perennially draws community of fun-loving athletes

2008-07-02T14:44:00Z

BY RYAN O’CONNOR Count Bedford’s Barth Getto as one participant happy to get away from modern competition for a day. The 46-year-old regularly competes in triathlons. But on Saturday, June 28, he was convinced by friends at the Goffstown YMCA to run the 29th annual Goffstown Gallop. “(The Gallop) is kind of laid back. It’s not as crazy as some of the big races,” said Getto, who finished 55th among more than 170 runners. “It was definitely more fun. When you do...(read more)

Resident says fuel assistance is needed

2008-07-02T14:41:00Z

BY STEPHEN BEALE Bedford may not have as many households that will struggle to pay their heating oil bills as other towns, but with the severity of the energy crisis the town may still have to start a program for those who will need some help. Jonathan Zdziarski, a former candidate for the Town Council, appeared before the council at its Wednesday, June 25, meeting to issue the warning. He said rising taxes could make it harder on some families. “While we all hope that the sacrifices we’ve...(read more)

How to stretch the fuel already in your tank

2008-07-02T14:38:00Z

BY SARAH LEBRUN With the cost of heating fuels on the rise, people are searching for ways to stretch a gallon of fuel as far as they can. And according to Karen Henderson, manager at Goffstown Ace Hardware, there has been a 75 percent increase in the purchase of programmable thermostats for this time of year. “Come fall, it may be a bigger item,” said Henderson. “In September or October, people will really start thinking about how to maximize each gallon of fuel they’re buying.”...(read more)

The rising cost of fuel

2008-07-02T14:32:00Z

BY MATT SCHOOLEY It may be warm in July, but area residents are still feeling the pain of the past winter’s heating bills and fear what the future holds. Edward Ramos of Bedford said he doesn’t know exact figures, but guesses that his bill for natural gas has increased about 50 percent over the past two years. Ramos heats a 2,200- square-foot home with natural gas, and said he is forced to look at his budget and remove money from other areas. “We just do less of what we used to...(read more)

Council hopes bus service expands

2008-07-02T14:29:00Z

BY STEPHEN BEALE The Town Council approved a new contract with the Manchester Transit Authority and called upon the bus service to expand into Bedford, as the city considers reductions. The Manchester Transit Authority now has one route in Bedford along South River Road, which is anchored at the Bedford Mall. The route expanded last July to include a stop at the Target and Lowe’s complex. Bedford pays the authority a subsidy of $43,000 per year, but the Town Council suspended its payment in...(read more)

School Board votes to oversee Booster Club

2008-07-02T14:24:00Z

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Bedford School Board members voted to make the high school’s Booster Club district-controlled, although the decision could be revisited after some current club members felt they weren’t given enough input on the matter. Booster Club members had hoped to raise money as an independent, nonprofit organization, but at its June 16 meeting the School Board decided it would not be run that way. The move could set a precedent, moving independent booster clubs and other fundraising...(read more)

BGSL scores and recaps

2008-06-25T20:11:00Z

In 8U action: Bedford Men’s Club vs. Spectrum Monthly Grace Walton paced the BMC attack with three hits, and Lauren Scully, Emma Wallat and Caroline Delisle also hit safely. Defensively, Mary Maguire and Jennifer Appleby led BMC. Olivia Andersson and Lily Bromley led Spectrum’s aggressive play, while Hannah Paradis and Haley Allen shared pitching duties. Offensively, Grace Mikol hit the ball hard, and Hope Lang sent a towering fly ball to left. Precision Patio vs. Postal Center USA Cora...(read more)

Cannons hit their targets

2008-06-25T20:09:00Z

Girls U15 The Bedford Cannons U15 girls team won its division at the New Hampshire Youth Lacrosse Festival on June 8. The first win was against topseeded Cocheco, 10-6. Nine players scored, including Danielle Ayers, Julia Murphy, Morgan Linehan, Callie Santos, Jenna Mead, Sarah Pallatroni, Jess Lambert, Alex Fink and Caitlin Heaps. Mead also played well in goal. Then then Cannons came from behind to beat perennial powerhouse and second-seeded Derry, 11-8. Five straight goals and solid goaltending...(read more)

Bedford town boards seek people to serve

2008-06-25T20:06:00Z

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Bedford officials are looking for eight new members for various town government positions, and they are hoping residents will help fill those seats. Town Manager Russ Marcoux said he is looking to appoint residents to two alternate Zoning Board positions, two alternate Historic District Commission roles, one Highway Safety Committee alternate, as well as one full-time and two alternate members of the Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission. “Even though we’re at midyear,...(read more)

Ministry is life to graduate

2008-06-25T20:03:00Z

BY PATRICK O’NEILL It all started when she first arrived at Trinity High School four years ago. Now, as Linsey Barker of Bedford prepares for college, she understands the value and benefits of helping others. Barker, 18, is involved in the National Honor Society, teaches dance at the Bedford Dance Center, and was Trinity’s homecoming queen this year. But her volunteer work with campus ministry is what she’ll remember the most. “That’s probably my favorite thing at Trinity,”...(read more)

Bedford’s Irene Bussiere turns 100

2008-06-25T19:55:00Z

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Irene Bussiere often tells family members about things she may do when she gets old. Bussiere’s family wonders when that will be, as the youthful Bedford resident celebrated her 100th birthday during a Saturday, June 21, gathering at the Bedford Town Hall. About 85 friends and family members came to Bedford as Bussiere arrived at the party in a convertible. Her official birthday was Wednesday, June 25. “It’s pretty amazing to see that she’ll make it, and it’s...(read more)

Town split on Rt. 101 fix

2008-06-25T19:51:00Z

BY JENN McDOWELL About 45 Bedford residents showed up at a meeting aimed at gauging public sentiment on putting up money for road improvements to the intersection of Route 101 and Nashua Road. Voters already overturned a request to use $3 million in town money for improvements in March. On Tuesday, June 24, town officials hosted a public forum so residents could offer their input on how to make the intersection safer, especially for high school students who are expected to drive to and from school....(read more)

Bishop Brady’s fine season stopped in state semis

2008-06-18T21:03:00Z

BY RYAN O’CONNOR The call came with two outs and one on in the bottom of the third inning. Bishop Brady pitcher Jill Nemcovich was cruising when she reached down and grabbed some dirt. She rubbed her hand on her pants and gripped the ball. The umpire ruled the move illegal, and the runner advanced to second. A base hit later, Brady trailed. Then an assistant coach was ejected for arguing with the umpire. By the end of the frame, the third-seeded Lady Green Giants faced a three-run hole, and...(read more)

Developer seeks OK for 100 middle-income homes

2008-06-18T21:00:00Z

BY STEPHEN BEALE The town could soon be getting an influx of nearly 100 apartments and townhouse condos affordable to middle-class workers. NeighborWorks Greater Manchester, a nonprofit community development corporation, envisions 72 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments split between two three-story buildings on 11 acres of land between South River Road and Technology Drive owned by James Dwire. The plan was aired for the first time in public at a planning board meeting on Monday, June 16. The...(read more)

Bedford fiscal committee formed

2008-06-18T20:47:00Z

BY STEPHEN BEALE A new joint Fiscal Communications Committee between town government and the school district will look to save taxpayer money by coordinating expenses. Council Chairman Mike Izbicki said the committee would look at potential increases in the budget and ways of saving costs together, such as buying fuel for the town and school district at the same time. “It’s communications between the boards and also communication to the public,” Izbicki said. “We’re...(read more)