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.
Regional housebuilder Allison Homes East is hosting a muddy boots event at its popular Abbey Park development in Thorney, Peterborough this bank holiday weekend, where interested property seekers will be able to tour the homes under construction.
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.