Kathleen Bemiss

2027-2036 Capital Improvement Plan

The spending in question totals over $1 million across several appropriations, all from dedicated funds.

Chubbuck Road solar facility performance and revenue

First checks total $32,687.96; a ~26.5% federal rebate (~$750K+ on $2.8M construction, potentially more with the $1M three-phase power cost) will help pay down the bond.

150,000 sq. ft. warehouse at 308 South River Road

The developer says the conditions could kill the project's financing; the town gains a large commercial property on the tax roll if it's built.

Trail Subcommittee

$14,193 approved now from a conservation fund of roughly $1.9 million, with tens of thousands more possible later.

Workforce housing at 9 Sunset Lane

Financed through NH Housing tax credits and soft loans, with rents capped so tenants pay no more than about 30% of income; affordability covenants expected to run 60-75 years.

Rehearing standards under RSA 677:3

No direct cost to the town beyond staff time for noticing and rehearing the case.

Rundlett Hill Road speeding and pedestrian safety

A dedicated traffic officer would be a new line in the 2027 police budget.

Supporters of BCTV-WBNH 501(c)(3) nonprofit formation

Local gaming organizations have raised $200,000–$250,000, though results depend on luck of the draw.

2026 Town Budget Review

Passing the budget means about $2,527 in town taxes on a $700,000 home — $182 less than 2025; failing it drops taxes another $0.47/thousand but triggers deep cuts.

Trees vs. parking and EV charging in site planning

A DC fast charger could cost $80,000–$150,000, and an EV police cruiser swap would add roughly $150,000 — none of it budgeted.

Community Power program status

Residents could pay less for electricity supply if CPCNH's rate beats Eversource's after December.

Retaining wall permitting dispute at 16 Suzanne Drive

The wall has cost the owners about $225,000 of a $250,000 contract so far, with the rest on hold pending the outcome.

Garage addition setback variances at 60 Old Bedford Road

No cost to the town; the variance affects only the applicants' property value and construction plans.

Updates to Land Development Control Regulations

Could lower costs for homeowners since composites like AZEK last longer and cost less than wood.

Facilities Committee formation and fire station planning

Delivery delayed from fall; no late-delivery penalties were in the contract.

Acorn property acquisition delay

Delay could affect timing of a Recreational Trails Program grant application due in late May.

Route 101 sleeve conversion from sewer to water use

The town sank about $100,000 into the sleeves; using them for water could enable higher-tax commercial development but would dead-end any future sewer crossing there.

Town facilities investment survey for March 10 election

The goal is a tax-neutral swap: new facility bonds step in as old road bonds expire in 2027 and 2030.

Keno and Games of Chance Prohibition Ballot Questions

No direct revenue to the town from either gambling option.

Cottage Court development redesign off Constitution Drive

The board's waiver split means the developer pays the lower townhouse school impact fee but the full $1,826 single-family recreation fee per unit — about a $13,000 difference overall.

Election of Chair

Election of Vice Chair

Board & Commission Assignments

Schedule Public Hearing on Veteran Tax Credit Ordinance 2026-02

Accept NHDES Household Hazardous Waste Grant of $3,312

Stormwater Regulation Waiver for South River Road Ventures, LLC

Approval of Public Session Minutes – February 25, 2026

Approval of Deliberative Session Minutes – February 2, 2026

Performance Zone Sign Waiver — Genesis dealership wall signage

Performance Zone Sign Waiver — roof-mounted sign at 13 South River Road

Waivers for Bellazardan site plan re-approval

Re-approval of Bellazardan, LLC site plan at 30 Harvey Road

Approval of February 9, 2026 meeting minutes

Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings: February 9, 2026

Closing of the South River Road TIF District

Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreement with Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinic

Approval of minutes — Public Session February 11, 2026

Adjournment

Approval of Minutes: December 16, 2025

Continuance of Suzanne Drive retaining wall appeal (Miller/Brown)

not seal the minutes of the January 27, 2026 nonpublic session

go into nonpublic session at 7:55 p.m. per RSA 91-A:3, II(d) for the consideration of the acquisition, sale or lease of real or personal property which, if discussed in public, would likely benefit a

approve the minutes from December 23, 2025

leave nonpublic session at 8:17 p.m. per RSA 91-A:3, II(d) for consideration of the acquisition, sale or lease of real or personal property which, if discussed in public, would likely benefit a party

the Bedford Town Council accept the 2025 Town boundary perambulation report and authorize the Town Manager to negotiate cost-sharing agreements with adjoining municipalities for any necessary monument

the Bedford Town Council recommend Article 10: Capital Reserve Fund – BCTV Equipment and Infrastructure

the Bedford Town Council recommend Article 9: Capital Reserve Fund – BCTV Equipment and Infrastructure

the Bedford Town Council recommend Article 7: Operating Budget

the Bedford Town Council authorize the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with the DOT regarding the reconstruction of the Nashua Road Bridge over Riddle Brook as the “Project Sponsor”

the Bedford Town Council recommend Article 8: Capital Reserve Fund – Projects and Equipment

the Bedford Town Council recommend Article 4

the Bedford Town Council recommend Article 6: Shall the Town, if Article 5 is defeated, authorize the Town Council to call one special meeting, at its option, to address Article 5 cost items only

adjourn at 7:54 pm

NHDOT agreement for Nashua Road bridge reconstruction

Hoyle Tanner engineering contract for Nashua Road bridge

Acceptance of 2025 Perambulation Report

Recommend Article 4 — special meeting if Fire CBA fails

Recommend Article 6 — special meeting if Police CBA fails

Recommend Article 7 — 2026 Operating Budget

Recommend Article 8 — Capital Reserve Fund, Projects and Equipment

She disagrees with the capital reductions but did not want a no vote misread as opposing the funds.

the Bedford Town Council authorize the Town Manager to enter into agreements with Hoyle Tanner, allowing up to $400,000 in current and future Local Roads funding to design, permit, bid, and secure rig

the Bedford Town Council recommend Article 12: Keno Games

the Bedford Town Council recommend Article 11: Citizen petitioned article-Skateboard Park

the Bedford Town Council not recommend Article 11

the Bedford Town Council recommend Article 13: Shall we prohibit the operation of games of chance within the Town of Bedford?

Recommend Article 9 — Capital Reserve Fund, BCTV Equipment and Infrastructure

Recommend Article 10 — Software Licensing Capital Reserve

Article 11 — Skateboard Park citizen petition: NOT recommended

Recommend Article 12 — Prohibit Keno games

Recommend Article 13 — Prohibit games of chance

the Bedford Town Council move Article 8 Capital Reserve Fund to the Deliberative Session as amended

they remove the Town Council recommendation from the 2026 budget, Article 7

the Bedford Town Council not add their recommendations to any of the articles

Removal of Town Council recommendation from Article 7 (2026 operating budget)

Believed lack of a unified recommendation signals uncertainty about the budget to residents.