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Town manager warns of statewide moderate drought, outdoor burning ban mirrored locally

Bedford Town Council · October 8, 2025
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Town Manager Rick told the council that New Hampshire has moved into a statewide moderate drought, described local impacts including suspension of seasonal burning permits and cautioned about lithium‑ion battery safety after recent fires; he also recapped community events and infrastructure updates.

Town Manager Rick used his Oct. 8 manager’s report to alert residents that the state has moved from 'abnormally dry' to 'moderate drought' and that Bedford is included in that designation. He said recent rainfall had not materially improved conditions and that parts of the state will need substantially more…

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