Bedford Bulletin : town council

Bedford Town Council considers fiscal year

Bedford Editor — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:54:00 GMT

BY JILLIAN JORGENSEN The Bedford Town Council discussed switching to a fiscal year at its Oct. 28 meeting. No decisions were made, and the council will discuss the issue again later in the year. The switch would take the town from a calendar that runs...(read more)

Cemetery bylaws anger residents - Public meeting to be held Nov. 9

Bedford Editor — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:21:00 GMT

BY JILLIAN JORGENSEN Cemetery regulations will be up for discussion at a public meeting Monday, Nov. 9, following complaints from some in town over new cemetery regulations drafted by the cemetery trustees and approved by the Town Council in February....(read more)

Leash law passed in Bedford

Bedford Editor — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:05:00 GMT

BY JILLIAN JORGENSEN The Bedford Town Council voted to establish a leash law on July 22, despite resistance from numerous dog owners who spoke during a public hearing. The law, which goes into effect in September, passed by a single vote, 4-3. Chris Bandazian,...(read more)

Developers asked to attend outreach forum

Bedford Editor — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:58:00 GMT

By JILLIAN JORGENSEN Retail business leaders met June 24 to discuss the business climate in Bedford, including how to balance growth with preservation of the town’s character and the possibility of a permanent economic development fixture to assist...(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)

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)

Bedford's Leash Law

Bedford Editor — Wed, 20 May 2009 17:57:00 GMT

By STEPHEN BEALE The dog days of summer could soon be here – and town officials are not happy about it. At a May 13 meeting, Town Councilor Normand Longval said the town may need to consider a leash law after receiving complaints from parents about...(read more)

Bedford Town Council: Chairman does not have conflict

Bedford Editor — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:20:00 GMT

By STEPHEN BEALE The Town Council has determined that Chairman Michael Izbicki did not create a conflict of interest in serving as a member of a commission that is also listed as a client on the Web site of his transportation consulting business. Izbicki...(read more)

Bedford Town Council: $4M loss predicted

Bedford Editor — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:14:00 GMT

By STEPHEN BEALE The Town Council set its goals and priorities for the upcoming year in a retreat held at the town offices May 6. At the retreat, Town Manager Russ Marcoux warned the town and school district could be facing an annual $4 million hit to...(read more)

Ousted chairman sues town of Bedford

Bedford Editor — Wed, 06 May 2009 21:25:00 GMT

By STEPHEN BEALE Former Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman Bill Foote has sued the town and four town councilors who voted against his re-appointment in March because of his attitudes toward the School Board and the proposed village common. Foote...(read more)

Town Council attack ban dropped in Bedford

Bedford Editor — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:50:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE The Town Council has backed away from a new rule on personal attacks from residents at meetings and decided to stick with its old rules and procedures, which calls for civility and professionalism from all participants during meetings....(read more)

Bedford Town Council bans personal attacks of members during meetings

Bedford Editor — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:07:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Not all public comments will be allowed during Town Council meetings. At its Wednesday, March 26, meeting, the Town Council set a new rule banning residents from making personal attacks against its members during meetings at the request...(read more)

Bedford Town Council removes Parks and Rec member for dissenting opinions

Bedford Editor — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:34:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Bill Foote has lost two positions in local government in as many weeks. When he was defeated in his fourth bid for the School Board on March 10, he did not think he would also lose reappointment to the town Parks and Recreation Commission...(read more)

Repair program at stake in Bedford election

Bedford Editor — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:19:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE When ballots are cast on March 10, the council hopes voters will take into consideration the condition of town roads and what road repairs could cost in the future if the $12 million bond fails this year. The proposed bond would continue...(read more)

Six men vie for Town Council

Bedford Editor — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:50:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Six candidates are vying for three council seats in the March election. Three incumbents -- Normand Longval, Paul Roy and Bob Young -- announced in December they would run again. By the end of January, three more had filed as candidates...(read more)