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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bedford public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
NHMA legislative policy positions
The Council endorsed the NHMA's two-year lobbying policy slate and sent Jeanne Walker as its voting delegate. It doesn't commit Bedford to any legislation, but shapes the municipal lobby's priorities.
Councilor access to department head meetings
Councilor Levesque was surprised a town manager staff meeting wasn't open to councilors. The town manager explained the charter makes department heads his direct reports; councilors agreed the current collaborative arrangement works.
Recognition of departing Councilors Bemiss and Radke
Kathleen Bemiss and Lori Radke are leaving the Council. Radke's service spans Planning Board work starting in 2001, twelve years as Town Clerk, and two Council terms including chairing in 2024-2025.
Town boundary markers (perambulation)
Three boundary markers are missing and others disturbed. The town will split repair costs with Amherst, Manchester, and NHDOT — a few thousand dollars, mostly housekeeping, but Councilor Greazzo questioned why this 1791-era law still matters in the GPS age.