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Annual Town Meeting 2021

Memorial Resolutions ~ Annual Town Meeting, 2021

by The Bedford Citizen
May 21, 2021
1 min read

Whereas, since the Annual Town Meeting of 2020, employees, officers, and committee members of the Town have passed away, having performed their…

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“A Mighty Wind” Briefly Halts Town Meeting before ByLaw Amendments Pass

by Mike Rosenberg
May 19, 2021
1 min read

Saturday’s weather conditions on Sabourin Field were defined by warm temperatures, mitigated by a mild breeze and passing clouds. The voter cards…

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Town Meeting Votes to Indefinitely Postpone Renovation of Old Town Hall’s Middle Floor

by Mike Rosenberg
May 19, 2021
2 mins read

The prospects for a town museum suffered another setback Saturday.

Annual town meeting voted to indefinitely postpone a proposed $159,550 allocation from Community…

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Annual Town Meeting 2021 ~ A Recap of Votes Cast by the 324 Participants

by The Bedford Citizen
May 17, 2021
1 min read

With thanks to Town Clerk Bridget Rodrigue for the official votes, and the number of participants on Sabourin Field during Annual Town…

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Annual Town Meeting begins at 9 am TOMORROW MORNING ~ the gates to Sabourin Field open at 8

by The Bedford Citizen
May 14, 2021
1 min read

It's nearly showtime: All of the board and committee meetings, discussions, and votes are done, and now it's up to Bedford's Resident…

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Warrant Article 21: Library HVAC System to Help Town Meet Net Zero Goals Needs Two-Third Majority

by Mike Rosenberg
May 12, 2021
1 min read

Town meeting will decide Saturday on a proposed $2.5 million state-of-the-art heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system for the Bedford Free Public Library.

The…

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Letter to the Editor: Relocating the Bedford Historical Society to Old Town Hall

by The Bedford Citizen
May 12, 2021
8 mins read

This letter was prepared by the leadership of the Bedford Historical Society to provide background and operational information relevant to relocating the…

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Letter to the Editor: Warrant Articles 25 and 26 ~ Assisted Living Overlay District

by The Bedford Citizen
May 12, 2021
2 mins read

As a longtime Bedford resident and public servant, I have seen our town grow in so many ways. With the passing of…

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Annual Town Meeting, 2021 ~ A Glossary of Important Words and Terms

by Gene Kalb
May 11, 2021
4 mins read

Learn the lingo: Words and terms you might not hear in your daily life will have meaning at Town Meeting. See you…

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Warrant Articles Address Zoning Issues: Accessory Dwelling Units, Assisted Living Proposals, and Site Plan Approval

by Mike Rosenberg
May 10, 2021
4 mins read

The warrant that Annual Town Meeting will encounter beginning Saturday morning features five zoning amendment articles that, if approved, will expand local…

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Each Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Has its Own Descriptive Video Link!

by The Bedford Citizen
May 8, 2021
1 min read

With thanks to everyone involved, each of the Warrant Articles listed below is linked to a short 'public service announcement' to help…

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Bedford Annual Town Meeting 2021 Finance Committee Warrant Recommendations

by The Bedford Citizen
May 8, 2021
14 mins read

The Finance Committee has a responsibility for creating the budget for the Town, as well as providing recommendations on articles in the…

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A First-Timer Experienced a Sense of Power at Annual Town Meeting

by The Bedford Citizen
May 7, 2021
1 min read

Do long-time Bedford residents appreciate the full effect that the town-meeting experience can have on someone who has never seen it before?…

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Annual Town Meeting for People with Mobility Issues

by Gene Kalb
May 7, 2021
2 mins read

Planning an annual town meeting during a pandemic is a huge challenge. There are so many moving parts to accommodate. …

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Letter to the Editor: In Support of Indigenous Peoples Day,  from a Parent of Young Children

by The Bedford Citizen
May 7, 2021
2 mins read

In addition to the other letters written in support of Indigenous Peoples Day, I would like to ask parents to join me…

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League of Women Voters Hosts Warrant Review

by The Bedford Citizen
May 6, 2021
1 min read

The Bedford League of Women Voters hosted a public forum on Wednesday evening to review key warrant articles of the upcoming Annual…

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Put me in, Coach ~ Annual Town Meeting and Baseball

by Gene Kalb
May 6, 2021
1 min read

At a recent editorial meeting to discuss The Citizen's upcoming  Annual Town Meeting coverage, Mike Rosenberg, a former Selectman, told a story…

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Letter to the Editor: Supporting Article 34, Indigenous Peoples Day

by The Bedford Citizen
May 5, 2021
2 mins read

Stand Up for truth and justice by supporting Article 34, Indigenous Peoples Day Recognition.

As members of the organizing committee for Indigenous Peoples…

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Bedford Explained: Bedford’s Annual Town Meeting

by Gene Kalb
May 4, 2021
1 min read

incorporated our town of Bedford on September 23, 1729. Three days later, the Court sent word to Jonathan Bacon, owner of the…

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LWV Warrant Review ~ Bedford’s 2021 Annual Town Meeting ~ Tomorrow, May 5 at 6 pm

by The Bedford Citizen
May 4, 2021
1 min read

The League of Women Voters of Bedford will host a Warrant Review covering the articles to be voted during Bedford’s 2021 Annual…

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School Committee Endorses Indigenous People’s Day Proposal

by Mike Rosenberg
April 28, 2021
1 min read

The School Committee Tuesday voted unanimously to “recognize Indigenous People’s Day, which is consistent with the values of the Bedford Public Schools.”

The…

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Be an Informed Voter ~ Events and Materials to Help You Prepare for Annual Town Meeting

by The Bedford Citizen
April 27, 2021
1 min read

The League of Women Voters of Bedford encourages voters to begin preparing for Annual Town Meeting to be held on Saturday, May…

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2020 Town Report and 2021 Town Meeting Warrant are Available Online

by The Bedford Citizen
April 21, 2021
1 min read

Bedford's 2020 Town Report and 2021 Town Meeting Warrant are available online. Hard copy versions are being printed and will be available…

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