Laura Fahey

2027 Conservation Work Plan

Not yet determined — spending priorities (land acquisitions vs. trail work) may be informed by the survey.

Town Budget Review

The 2026 budget uses $1.25 million of fund balance to reduce the tax rate; the AAA rating keeps borrowing costs low.

2026 property revaluation

Assessments up ~18% for the median home, but the tax rate will come down — final December bills pending.

Ambulance ordinance to reduce emergency call volume

Two stations plus a fourth ambulance would be a major capital investment; ambulance service itself loses money significantly.

Public Outreach Plan

No direct cost, but success determines whether a $40-60 million bond question can pass.

Conservation Land Purchase at 555 Wallace Road

No impact on the general fund or tax rate; the property only generated about $6,000 a year in taxes.

C-PACER Clean Energy Financing Program

No direct town cost; administrative burden can be assigned to the financing process.

DERA Diesel Grants for Town Equipment

Grant money could offset costs of electric loaders, skid steers, or generators in the Capital Improvement Plan.

Owners project manager procurement

Hiring a project manager adds professional fees now but is intended to prevent costly missteps on a multi-million-dollar building program.

Amended Historic District Regulations

Developed with grant funding; training sessions for the commission and residents are also grant-funded.

Federal grant for solar storage and EV charging requires 50% match

Grant funding amount not stated in available materials.

Severe drought approaching Bedford's border

Olympus Way private road paving dispute

Unknown — any town assistance would be a budget question for a future meeting.

PFAS contamination in wells south of Route 101

Extending the water main could cost the developer substantially, but may qualify for Drinking Water Trust Fund support.

Declining franchise fee revenue at BCTV-WBNH

Six sports underwriters bring in $30,000 a year; the Men's Club donated $4,400 for a camera; no tax dollars fund the station.

Whether Design Guidelines could ground denials

If applicants follow the Guidelines literally, they could pay for costlier materials they didn't need to use.

Signage standards for commercial developments

No direct town cost; the owner must obtain a license agreement from the Town Council for the sign's right-of-way encroachment.

School transportation coordinator seat on committee

The coordinator position is being cut or reduced as part of the school budget.

Acceptance of Indian Rock Road

Town assumes maintenance costs, offset by the $169,396 developer stormwater contribution.

Meetinghouse Roundabout navigation

Safety countermeasures at intersections could carry future costs, not yet quantified.

Approval of Minutes from May 7, 2026 Meeting

Formation of Underwriting/Policy Subcommittee

Adjournment

Appointment of Kate Kelly to the Conservation Commission

Approval of 2027 Town Council meeting dates

Approval of minutes — Public Session October 14, 2026

Motion to enter non-public session (RSA 91-A:3, II-d)

Approval of Minutes – June 23, 2026

Preston Field Parking/No Parking – Case #10-01-2026

Adjournment

Recommendation of March warrant article for facilities bonds

Non-public session under RSA 91-A:3, II(d)

Approval of October 8, 2026 meeting minutes

Adjournment

Approval of September 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Reschedule November and December meetings

Adjournment

Purchase of 2.4 acres at 555 Wallace Road (Marcia A. Marston Trust)

Award of bid 2026-1002 for IT servers and storage devices

Changes to the Town Council Rules of Procedure

Motion to enter non-public session (RSA 91-A:3, II-d)

that the Bedford Town Council go into non-public session per RSA 91-2:3 II (d) Consideration of the acquisition, sale or lease of real or personal property

to leave non-public session at 9:16 PM

to seal the minutes, because it is determined that divulgence of this information likely would render a proposed action ineffective

that the Bedford Town Council confirm the appointment of Paul Connolly as the Information Technology Manager for the Town of Bedford, effective July 20, 2026.

that the Bedford Town Council pursuant to RSA 466:14 authorize the town clerk and animal control officer on behalf of the Town Council to send civil forfeiture letters and collect civil forfeiture fin

to adjourn at 7:39 PM.

Confirmation of the Appointment of the Information Technology Manager

Approval of a Civil Forfeiture Warrant for unlicensed dogs

Appointment of William Carter as Town Clerk

Authorization to Sell Renewable Energy Credits

Approval of May 6, 2026 Non-Public Session Minutes