Councilor· March 18, 2024 - March 2027
Michael Strand
Bedford
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 12
- Total speaking time
- 1:08:12
- Avg per meeting
- 5:41
- Segments
- 971
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Top issues during term (20)(Environment)
2027 Conservation Work Plan
Not yet determined — spending priorities (land acquisitions vs. trail work) may be informed by the survey.
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.
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.
Severe drought approaching Bedford's border
Federal grant for solar storage and EV charging requires 50% match
Grant funding amount not stated in available materials.
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.
Road salt contamination near the public works yard
Remediating salt contamination is not budgeted; the town's shift to coarse sand is described as cost-saving for taxpayers.
Conservation Commission appointment
PFAS groundwater contamination near Merrill Farm
PFAS treatment systems cost homeowners real money, though a state rebate may offset some of it.
Dog waste on conservation lands
Included in the approved $14,193; roughly $200 a year to restock bags.
Sebbins Pond water quality and watershed management plan
The watershed management plan is state-funded; a past sewer project estimate for the area was about $18 million.
Sixth Annual Cub Cleanup Day
Church solar project as a community model
The church expects to save about $26,000 a year on energy.
Pulpit Rock Subcommittee appointments
Tree removal at Joppa Hill Conservation Area
Would draw on the town's conservation fund, in an amount not stated.
Utility and town tree clearing in the district
Maple tapping at Pulpit Rock Conservation Area
NHDES Household Hazardous Waste Grant
Offsets part of the roughly $28,000 the town spends annually on hazardous waste disposal.
Conservation easement on New Boston Road property
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Environment)
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