The Bedford Planning Board on June 2 voted to recommend that the Town Council appoint Daniel Heath as a full member of the Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission and Edward Kamisky as an alternate.

Becky Hebert, Planning Director, told the board that Brian Lord's term on the Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission was expiring and that Daniel Heath, currently the longest-serving alternate, had expressed interest in becoming a full member. Two applicants were on file for the alternate vacancy: Edward Kamisky and Nadir Ali. The planning board's recommendation will go to the Town Council, which makes the final appointment.

The motion to recommend Heath for the full seat and Kamisky for the alternate seat was made by Planning Board member Priscilla Malcolm and seconded by John Nelson. The board carried the recommendation; the Town Council typically considers Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission appointments at its June meeting.

Board members who spoke in support noted Heath's long service as an alternate. Planning Board member Phil Griazo said he had observed Kamisky's long-standing involvement at town deliberative sessions and described him as "willing to apply for any volunteer position he could get." Another board member noted Nadir Ali serves on the Energy Commission and has an existing monthly commitment.

The board also briefly discussed annual officer elections and liaison appointments to town committees but postponed most reappointments until a future meeting because several members and liaisons were absent. Hebert said she would keep the officer-election item on future agendas and that the town council takes the Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission appointments at its June meeting.