Bedford Bulletin : development

Bedford residents sound off on economic development

Bedford Editor — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:46:00 GMT

By JILLIAN JORGENSEN The final in a series of discussions about the business climate and the future of economic development, open to Bedford residents, was an attempt at once again tackling the issue of how to attract and maintain business in town. The...(read more)

Developers find new ways to use old buildings

Bedford Editor — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:33:00 GMT

By Darrell Halen When Bill Greiner retrofitted an office building on Route 101 for medical use, he improved the structure’s appearance, increased its assessed value, and added to the number of jobs in town. Greiner, owner of Greiner Investments,...(read more)

Developers talk to Bedford about business

Bedford Editor — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:04:00 GMT

By JILLIAN JORGENSEN Members of Bedford’s development, real estate and engineering professions got together to discuss the town’s business climate on July 22, part of the Bedford Economic Development Commission’s effort to reach out...(read more)

Bedford Council tours Goffstown for ideas

Bedford Editor — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:00:00 GMT

BY JILLIAN JORGENSEN The weather was not perfect, but the Bedford Town Council held a meeting outside recently anyway. The councilors, along with some members of the Bedford Village Common Development Committee, walked through a new park in Goffstown...(read more)

Landowner proposes 14-acre plan for commercial development

Bedford Editor — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:02:00 GMT

The owner of 14 acres at 358 S. River Road has presented a conceptual plan to the Planning Board for three buildings, with 88,000 square feet of commercial space. The property is located between Harvey Road and Commerce Drive on South River Road. On Monday,...(read more)

Self-contained, 55-plus housing expected to bring jobs and tax relief in Bedford

Bedford Editor — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:42:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE The day that a mixed-commercial and residential development went before the Planning Board coincided with a 500-point surge in the Dow Jones average. “We understand that it was on strong rumors this was going to be approved tonight,”...(read more)

New life for Bedford Mall

Bedford Editor — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:01:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE A plan to tear down most of the Bedford Mall and turn it into a shopping plaza could deliver a shot of economic growth to an area that has been struggling with vacancies for years. The project was unveiled by the developer, Emmes Asset...(read more)

Economic development seen to ease property tax burden

Bedford Editor — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:34:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Editor’s note: This is part one in a series on economic development in Bedford. Next week: How the airport will transform South River Road near Merrimack. Officials and the public got a lesson on Economic Development 101, hearing...(read more)

Hotel, convention center planned

Bedford Editor — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:32:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE An old farmhouse could make way for a seven-story hotel and 30,000-square-foot convention center on South River Road in Bedford, bringing more economic growth to the area. The proposed complex would be located at 379 South River Road,...(read more)

C.R. Sparks makes way for Lexus dealer as developers eye Bedford Mall

Bedford Editor — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:22:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE The land and building that have housed the landmark C.R. Sparks restaurant and event center have been sold to Group 1 Automotive Inc., a Fortune 500 car retailer based in Houston, Texas. The deal is the latest move in a high-priced game...(read more)

Developer seeks OK for 100 middle-income homes

Bedford Editor — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:00:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Stores, bank proposed

Bedford Editor — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:26:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE A developer has told the Planning Board he wants to revitalize land at the corner of Colby Court and South River Road. The area today is marked by the old Bellemore heating oil distribution business and a vacant house. West Street Keene...(read more)