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Council authorizes surveys for Swenson and Nashua Road fields as first planning step; motion passes 4–2
Summary
After extended discussion on relocating/repairing fields at Nashua Road and expanding Swenson Park, the council voted 4–2 to authorize topographic surveys — roughly $12,400 for Swenson and $7,700 for Nashua Road — as a first step toward engineering designs and cost estimates.
The Bedford Town Council voted 4–2 on May 21 to authorize topographic surveying of two recreational sites as a first planning step toward potential field rebuilding or relocation.
The council debate focused on whether to spend design money before seeking clearer public support for a larger field project. Supporters said the Nashua Road fields (on a capped landfill) are deteriorating and that engineering…
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