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Bedford Heights public meetings in 2022

43 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 22, 2022

Energy Commission

✓ Decided: Energy Commission approves November meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the November 17, 2022 meeting. Members discussed progress on school energy upgrades and plans for a solar project at the Transfer Station, including a potential warrant article for voters.

Tue Dec 20, 2022

Zoning Board

✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves medical office wetland variance, denies residential subdivision

The Board approved a variance for a medical office building to impact forested wetlands at 265-269 South River Road. Two variance requests for a residential subdivision at 161 County Road were denied.

Mon Dec 19, 2022

Planning Board

Planning Board to review 54-unit elderly housing, condominium subdivision, and several site/use changes

The Bedford Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a 54-unit 55+ elderly housing development at 227 Wallace Road, a 6-unit commercial condominium subdivision at 125 South River Road, a home occupation permit for a legal/real estate office at 187 County Road, a sign waiver for dermatology office signage at 176 South River Road, and a site plan amendment to create two new tenant spaces in the existing TD Bank building at 184 Route 101. The Board will also read and post proposed zoning amendments and set public hearing dates.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves several commercial site plans and closes elderly housing design review

The Planning Board granted final approval for a home occupation permit, a commercial condominium subdivision, and a sign waiver. It also approved a site plan amendment for the Bedford Village Shops and closed the design review for a proposed 54-unit elderly housing development.

Wed Dec 14, 2022

Town Council

✓ Decided: Bedford Town Council moves 2023 budget to public hearings

The Town Council approved the recommended 2023 Municipal Operating Budget of $38,106,798 and scheduled public hearings for January. The board also approved a citizen petition regarding livestock zoning and a grant application for a new sidewalk on Old Bedford Road.

Tue Dec 13, 2022

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission to review variance for medical office building at 269 South River Road

The Conservation Commission will consider a variance request to permanently impact 2,128 square feet of forested wetland and temporarily impact 270 square feet for a medical office building, parking, and stormwater infrastructure at 269 South River Road. The agenda also includes a report on utility work by Eversource, updates on the Joppa Hill Farm survey and Pulpit Rock Subcommittee, and a non-public session on property acquisition or sale.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends approval of wetland variance for medical office building

The Conservation Commission recommended approval for a variance to impact forested wetlands at 265-269 South River Road. The board also reached a consensus to pursue an archaeological study of the Marston-Dunlap property and reviewed a utility permit for Eversource.

Wed Dec 7, 2022

Trustees of the Trust Funds

✓ Decided: Trustees approve October minutes and coordinate capital fund transfers

The Trustees approved the meeting minutes from October 26, 2022. The board discussed the availability of approximately $424,840.46 for current year capital improvement expenditures and reviewed economic outlooks with financial advisors.

Mon Dec 5, 2022

Planning Board

Bedford Planning Board to review lot line adjustments and a proposed light industrial warehouse on Route 101

The Bedford Planning Board will hold a public meeting on December 5, 2022, to consider three new applications: two lot line adjustments and a site plan for a light industrial warehouse. The board will also discuss a conceptual plan for a 55+ senior living facility and an InvestNH planning grant.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves warehouse facility and lot line adjustments

The Board granted final approval for a 16,830 SF light industrial warehouse facility and two separate lot line adjustments. A conceptual proposal for a 65-unit senior living residence was discussed but not decided. The Board also voted to support a grant application for housing opportunity planning.

Thu Nov 17, 2022

Energy Commission

✓ Decided: Energy Commission approves October meeting minutes

The Commission approved the minutes from the October 27, 2022 meeting. Members discussed potential solar projects at the Transfer Station and energy efficiency upgrades for school blowers and switch gear. No other formal votes were taken.

Wed Nov 16, 2022

Town Council

✓ Decided: Bedford Town Council approves firefighter contract and budget adjustments

The Town Council ratified a three-year collective bargaining agreement for professional firefighters and approved several 2023 budget changes. The council also authorized the purchase of police and highway vehicles using unspent appropriations and state funds.

Tue Nov 15, 2022

Zoning Board

✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves three residential variances and updates procedural rules

The Board granted three variances for home additions and reconstructions at Palomino Lane and Curtis Lane. Additionally, the Board adopted amended Rules of Procedure to comply with state law regarding application review timelines.

Tue Nov 15, 2022

Zoning Board

✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves three residential variances and updates procedural rules

The Board granted three variances for home additions and reconstructions on Palomino Lane and Curtis Lane. Additionally, the Board adopted amended Rules of Procedure to comply with new state law regarding application review timelines.

Mon Nov 7, 2022

Planning Board

Planning Board to review parking lot changes and building addition at 6 Bellemore Drive

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a site plan amendment for parking lot modifications and architectural approval of a Phase II building addition at 6 Bellemore Drive. The board will also discuss draft zoning amendments and an InvestNH planning and zoning grant. Minutes from the October 24 meeting are scheduled for approval.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves Phase II building addition at 6 Bellemore Drive

The Board granted final site plan approval for an 8,960 square-foot industrial building addition. The approval includes conditions regarding lighting, exterior storage, and operational hours. The Board also discussed several draft zoning amendments and a potential housing grant.

Sat Nov 5, 2022

Town Council

✓ Decided: Town Council reviews 2023 budget and approves solar project warrant article

The Town Council held a budget workshop to review departmental requests and capital projects. The Council agreed to move forward with a warrant article for solar panels at the Transfer Station and discussed various funding adjustments for town services.

Thu Nov 3, 2022

Cemetery Trustees

✓ Decided: Cemetery Trustees approve new software and tree removal services

The Cemetery Trustees approved a bid for a new data and website software program. They also selected a company to remove two diseased maple trees in the Center Cemetery to prevent damage to gravestones.

Tue Nov 1, 2022

Historic District Commission

✓ Decided: Historic District Commission discusses Certified Local Government grant program

The Commission held a workshop with the NH Division of Historical Resources regarding the town's approval into the Certified Local Government (CLG) Program. The session focused on grant funding priorities and potential project ideas. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Thu Oct 27, 2022

Energy Commission

✓ Decided: Energy Commission approves September meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the September 22, 2022 meeting. The session featured a presentation on energy efficiency and home weatherization from the NHSaves program. Members also discussed progress on school sprinkler and ventilation projects.

Wed Oct 26, 2022

Town Council

✓ Decided: Bedford Town Council approves October 12 meeting minutes

The Town Council approved the minutes from the October 12, 2022, public session. The meeting included a presentation on library services and the submission of the Town Manager's budget for review.

Wed Oct 26, 2022

Trustees of the Trust Funds

✓ Decided: Trustees decline to pursue petition for Municipal Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds

The Trustees decided not to expend assets or personnel to pursue a petition regarding reports for Municipal Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds. The board also approved the minutes from the September 6 and September 26, 2022, meetings.

Tue Oct 25, 2022

Conservation Commission

Wetland education workshop with environmental consultant

The Conservation Commission is holding an informal workshop where Mark West of West Environmental will present on wetland types, functions, and project impact assessment. The public may attend but will not be asked for comments.

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✓ Decided: Conservation Commission holds workshop on wetland permits

The Conservation Commission held a workshop featuring a presentation by Mark West of West Environmental. The session focused on wetland permit applications, state-wide data resources, and determining wetland functions and values. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Tue Oct 25, 2022

Highway Safety Committee

✓ Decided: Highway Safety Committee recommends tree removal at Swan Ave and Johnson St

The committee denied a request for a hidden driveway sign at 421 Joppa Hill Rd following sight distance improvements. Members unanimously recommended removing a tree at the intersection of Swan Ave and Johnson St to improve visibility in lieu of installing a stop sign.

Mon Oct 24, 2022

Planning Board

Planning Board to hold public hearing on zoning amendments for application review timeline

The Bedford Planning Board will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Articles 217 and 316 of the Land Development Control Regulations, as well as associated Rules of Procedure amendments, to align with new state law. The meeting is scheduled for October 24, 2022 at 7:00 PM at BCTV, 10 Meetinghouse Road.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board grants one-year extension for 238-unit housing development

The Planning Board unanimously approved a one-year extension for Circle Drive Associates to obtain a building permit for the Sebbins Brook Crossing development, a 142-unit workforce housing and 96-unit elderly housing project. The board also adopted amendments to the Land Development Control Regulations and Rules of Procedure to align with state law changes eliminating the 90-day extension option. The November 22 meeting was canceled due to lack of new applications.

Mon Oct 24, 2022

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider time extension for 142-unit workforce housing project on South River Road

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Land Development Control Regulations and Rules of Procedure, and will consider a request for a time extension for a previously approved site plan for a 238-unit residential development (142 workforce housing units and 96 elderly housing units) on South River Road.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board grants one-year extension for 238-unit housing development

The Board unanimously approved a one-year extension for Circle Drive Associates to obtain a building permit for the Sebbins Brook Crossing development, a 142-unit workforce housing and 96-unit elderly housing project. The Board also unanimously adopted amendments to the Land Development Control Regulations and Rules of Procedure to comply with new state law eliminating the 90-day extension option for application review. The November 22 meeting was cancelled due to lack of new applications.

Tue Sep 27, 2022

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission discusses land and trail development

The commission will review dredge and fill applications from Eversource and discuss various land conservation projects. The meeting includes a meet and greet with representatives from the Piscataquog Land Conservancy.

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Mon Sep 26, 2022

Planning Board

Planning Board workshop to discuss community planning and procedures

The Planning Board will hold an informal workshop regarding general community planning issues and board procedures. The meeting is open to the public, but the board will not solicit public comments.

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Mon Sep 12, 2022

Planning Board

Bedford Planning Board to hold public hearing on land development regulations

The Planning Board will consider site plan approvals and amendments for several commercial properties. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to Land Development Control Regulations and review the 2023 Capital Improvements Plan.

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Tue Aug 23, 2022

Conservation Commission

Bedford Conservation Commission to discuss trail proposals and site projects

The Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss several new business items including the Fairy House Trail Proposal and Pulpit Rock Camp Site. The body will also review ongoing projects such as the Marston-Dunlap Trail Development and property history write-ups.

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Mon Aug 15, 2022

Planning Board

Planning Board discusses land regulation amendments and postponed site plans

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Land Development Control Regulations. Two applications for Millennium Running at 209 Route 101 and 137 Bedford Center Road have been postponed until the September 12, 2022 meeting.

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Mon Jul 18, 2022

Planning Board

Planning Board discusses library parking expansion and residential subdivision

The Planning Board will hold a non-binding discussion regarding a parking lot expansion at the Bedford Public Library. The meeting also includes a conceptual discussion for a 14-lot cluster residential subdivision at Wallace Road, Kennedy Drive, and County Road.

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Tue Jun 28, 2022

Conservation Commission

Commission reviews wetland variances for industrial and commercial projects

The Conservation Commission is reviewing several requests for wetland fill and variances for projects at the corner of NH Route 101 and Hardy Road. The body is also considering a dredge and fill application from the NH DOT.

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Mon Jun 27, 2022

Planning Board

Planning Board discusses subdivision and site plan requests

The Planning Board will review several land use applications including subdivisions, condominium units, and a change of use. The Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic site plan request has been postponed to the July 18, 2022 meeting.

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Mon May 23, 2022

Planning Board

Planning Board holds workshop on community planning and procedures

The Planning Board is holding an informal workshop to discuss general community planning issues and board procedures. Discussion topics include officer elections, training opportunities, and goals for 2022-2023.

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Wed May 11, 2022

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission to conduct site walk at 2 Hardy Road

The Conservation Commission is meeting to conduct a site walk at 2 Hardy Road. The body is considering potential land development involving wetland fill and wetland setback encroachment.

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Thu May 5, 2022

BCTV-WBNH Board of Overseers

Board of Overseers to elect officers and review manager reports

The Board of Overseers will conduct the election of a Chair and Vice-Chair. The meeting includes the approval of minutes from June 16, 2021, and reports from the BCTV-WBNH Manager and WBNH Radio Program Director.

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Mon Apr 18, 2022

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews site plans for medical, automotive, and hotel developments

The Planning Board is reviewing several development requests including a medical office building and an electric car maintenance facility. Other items include a lot line adjustment on Joppa Hill Road and a site plan re-approval for a hotel on South River Road.

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Tue Apr 12, 2022

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission reviews wetland variances for Route 101 and Hardy Road

The commission is reviewing several requests for variances and permits to allow construction and wetland fill at the corner of NH Route 101 and Hardy Road. The body will also discuss submittal policy changes and updates on trail stewardship and property surveys.

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Mon Mar 28, 2022

Planning Board

Site plan approval for electric car facility on South River Road

The Planning Board will consider a site plan for an electric car maintenance facility and dealership. A request for a medical office building at Ridgewood Road and Kilton Road has been postponed until April 18, 2022.

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Tue Mar 22, 2022

Conservation Commission

Review of wetland setback variances at 7 Birkdale Drive

The Conservation Commission will review variance requests for a shed and an existing above-ground pool at 7 Birkdale Drive. The meeting also includes a geocaching presentation and updates on several ongoing projects.

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Tue Feb 22, 2022

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission to hold workshop on planning and signage

The Bedford Conservation Commission is holding an informal workshop to discuss general conservation planning issues. The body will review protocols for naming properties and the creation of informational signs.

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Mon Feb 14, 2022

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews residential subdivisions and site plans

The Planning Board is reviewing several development requests, including a 10-lot cluster subdivision and an elderly housing project. Other items include a lot line adjustment, a change of use for a personal service establishment, and architectural approval for the Market & Main mixed-use development.

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Tue Jan 25, 2022

Conservation Commission

Commission reviews wetland fill for elderly housing and culvert rehabilitation

The Conservation Commission is reviewing two dredge and fill permits for construction projects. The body will also discuss conservation area maintenance, naming, and programming.

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Mon Jan 24, 2022

Planning Board

Planning Board to hold hearings on zoning and impact fee amendments

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding proposed zoning amendments and adjustments to School and Recreation impact fees. The board will also review site plans and traffic studies for several commercial properties.

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Thu Jan 20, 2022

BCTV-WBNH Board of Overseers

BCTV-WBNH Board of Overseers meets January 20, 2022

The Board of Overseers will meet to review reports from the BCTV-WBNH Manager and the WBNH Radio Program Director. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the June 16, 2021 meeting.

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Mon Jan 10, 2022

Planning Board

Planning Board discusses site plan amendment and proposed zoning changes

The Planning Board will consider a request for architectural modifications and a sign waiver at 18 Kilton Road. The Board will also conduct its first public hearing regarding proposed zoning amendments.

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