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Conservation commission recommends accepting Bedford Women’s Club donation for accessible picnic table and benches
Summary
The commission voted to recommend the town accept a $1,785 donation from the Bedford Women's Club to purchase an accessible picnic table and additional benches or trail materials for Marston Dunlap park and trails.
The Bedford Conservation Commission on May 27 voted to recommend that Town Council accept a $1,785 donation from the Bedford Women's Club to fund an accessible Trex-style picnic table for Marston Dunlap parking area and to purchase benches or trail maintenance materials.
Kathleen Ports, the conservation planner, told commissioners that the funds will cover the accessible picnic table and additional benches or materials. A motion recommending acceptance of the donation was made during the meeting and seconded; commissioners voted unanimously in favor.
Commissioners briefly discussed securing the furniture to prevent removal or vandalism; Ports said public works typically sets furniture into concrete footings or uses boulders and that the town will ensure appropriate anchoring.
Next steps: The recommendation will be forwarded to Town Council for formal acceptance of the gift. Ports will circulate a thank-you card for commissioners to sign and will follow up on site installation and anchoring details once the donation is accepted.
