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Council authorizes topographic surveys for two park sites amid debate over field relocation and costs
Summary
After a lengthy discussion, the Bedford Town Council voted 4-2 to authorize topographic surveys for Swenson Field and the Little League complex on Nashua Road, a preliminary step toward possible field redesign, relocation and future ballot action.
The Bedford Town Council on May 21 voted 4-2 to authorize topographic surveys for two park properties as a first step in evaluating field redesign or relocation.
The council approved paying for a topographic survey of Swenson Field and the Little League complex on Nashua Road; the contractor proposals presented to the council put the Swenson topographic survey at $12,400 and the Nashua Road (Little League) topographic survey at $7,700. Councilor Michael Strand moved to authorize the surveys; Councilor Gayle Levesque seconded. The motion passed 4-2 after a protracted discussion.
The item followed months of public debate and a failed warrant article earlier in…
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