Bedford Town Council recently voted to commit a required local match in applying for a federal grant to aid in efforts for a new Amtrak passenger trail stop in Bedford, a project estimated at $23 million.
Bedford County is moving forward with borrowing $28.6 million for improvements to auditoriums and canopies at Liberty and Staunton River high schools, and a new gym at Bedford Primary School.
An option under the Bedford County School Board’s consideration that could greatly affect schools in Bedford s Liberty attendance zone is drawing major concern from Bedford Town Council, which indicated Tuesday zoning may be an issue for one of the schools involved.
Stewartsville Elementary School will be decommissioned, the decision coming after a budget work session where the Bedford County School Board discussed efficiency options for the next budget year.
Bedford town officials are evaluating potential solutions for a new intercity passenger rail stop to be served by Amtrak, a project estimated at $23.2 million that has generated much discussion in Bedford and Franklin counties in recent years.