BY KEVIN SHALVEYVoters elected two new town councilors, Mike Izbicki and Bob Young, and re-elected incumbent Michael Scanlon to another three-year term. In the race for two three-year council seats, Scanlon came away with 1,476 votes, Izbicki received 1,844 votes and Christopher Bandazian received 1,341 votes. “I was a little surprised, ...

BY KEVIN SHALVEYThough the school board hasn’t faced many contentious issues for the upcoming March 13 elections, this year’s operating budget and the opening of the new middle school depend on one warrant article. When voters go to the polls, they will decide whether to pass 10 school district warrant articles, and choose one school ...

BY KEVIN SHALVEYThe three candidates running for two three-year terms on the town council agree growth is the most important issue facing Bedford, but each has a different take on how it’s affecting town taxes. Incumbent Michael Scanlon, a six-year councilor, debated challengers Mike Izbicki and Chris Bandazian on Monday, Feb. 19. They ...