Bedford’s 2025 Municipal Warrant: A Closer Look
The 2025 Bedford Municipal Warrant draft outlines key proposals for the town’s future.
Elections
Residents will vote on town officers, including two councilors, and various trustees, during the March 11, 2025, session.
Zoning Amendments
Four proposed amendments aim to align workforce housing regulations with state laws, reduce lot size requirements, introduce cottage court housing, and establish a 50-foot protective buffer for streams like Baboosic Brook and Pulpit Brook.
Infrastructure and Projects
- Fire Substation: A $8.9M plan for a new substation on South River Road.
- Parks and Recreation: $3.2M proposed for upgrades to Swenson Field, Nashua Road Complex, and the town skateboard park.
- Bridge Repairs: Replacement projects for Greenfield Parkway and Beals Road bridges, each budgeted at $2.5M, leveraging state and federal funding.
- Road Improvements: $400K to maintain pavement standards and $670K for a new sidewalk on Old Bedford Road.
Community Development
The warrant includes a plan for Community Power Aggregation, offering lower electricity rates and expanded renewable energy options. It also features a $100K initiative for Sebbins Pond watershed management, with 100% loan forgiveness under a clean water program.
Budget and Financial Planning
The proposed 2025 operating budget is $38.9M, with a default fallback budget of $38.3M. Additional funds are requested for local road maintenance, pool repairs, and discontinuing completed capital reserve funds.
These articles reflect Bedford’s focus on infrastructure, housing, and sustainability, setting the stage for future growth and development.
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