Bedford Bulletin : planning board

Green space is priority in Bedford

Bedford Editor — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:07:00 GMT

By JILLIAN JORGENSEN The Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission presented a draft report of the Bedford Open Space Plan Tuesday, Sept. 22, outlining ways to assist the town in future development while preserving open space and a “green infrastructure.”...(read more)

Izbicki gets support for Planning Commission

Bedford Editor — Wed, 27 May 2009 19:17:00 GMT

By STEPHEN BEALE The Bedford Planning Board has recommended that the Town Council reappoint its chairman, Michael Izbicki, to the Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission as a full member for a four-year term, according to town planning director Rick...(read more)

Plan Bedford's future on May 9

Bedford Editor — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:43:00 GMT

BY PATRICK O’NEILL As 2010 approaches, the Bedford Master Plan Steering Committee is preparing the document which will outline the future of the town. To do that, though, they will need input from residents first. At their April 23 meeting, the...(read more)

88 new homes OK’d in Bedford

Bedford Editor — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:54:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE The Bedford Planning Board has approved one of the largest residential developments in years but economic concerns could slow the pace of construction. The three subdivisions have the same developer, Dick Anagnost, and are in the same...(read more)

Local insurance man preserves 1830s barn and property

Bedford Editor — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:49:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Steve Beals is moving his insurance agency from the Bedford Village Shoppes farther down Route 101, across from the new Hannaford supermarket – and in the process will be restoring a historic barn. The Planning Board approved the...(read more)

What’s in store for Bedford’s next 10 years?

Bedford Editor — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:44:00 GMT

BY PATRICK O’NEILL By answering a 10-minute phone survey, residents will help the town foresee what Bedford could look like in the next 10 years. Things have changed in Bedford since 2000, and as 2010 approaches, the Planning Board is getting ready...(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)

South River Road eyed for hotel, offices

Bedford Editor — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:45:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE The national economy may be on the ropes, but the boom in commercial development along South River Road shows no signs of letting up. A developer has proposed an 82-room hotel and an 80,000- square-foot office building on South River...(read more)

Neighbor warns hotel is too close

Bedford Editor — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:47:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE A hotel and convention center may be good for economic development, but an abutter reminded the town Planning Board that the project would have a big impact on nearby neighborhoods. If constructed, the hotel would be the tallest building...(read more)

Sept. 13 roundtable focuses on town’s economic future

Bedford Editor — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:27:00 GMT

BY SUSAN CLARK A historic meeting is taking place in Bedford and everyone is invited to take part in the town’s economic future. On Saturday, Sept. 13, the Economic Development Roundtable will bring town and school officials, planners, business...(read more)

State police plan new station in Bedford

Bedford Editor — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:22:00 GMT

BY PATRICK O’NEILL Bedford may see a new police barracks right next to the planned airport access road. Representatives from the New Hampshire State Police and Department of Transportation discussed details with the Planning Board on Monday, Aug....(read more)

Bank goes to planners

Bedford Editor — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:32:00 GMT

BY JENN McDOWELL The Bedford Planning Board will take up the final approval of proposed bank for the intersection of Nashua Road and Route 101. Route 101/Nashua Road Realty has appeared before the board several times with its plan to build a bank and...(read more)

Council tackles vote rules

Bedford Editor — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:28:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Some prominent land-use boards and commissions in Bedford have incomplete memberships or have members who are not authorized to serve. This finding was the result of a survey requested by Town Council Chairman Mike Izbicki. He had asked...(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)