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Bedford deliberative session approves $250,000 roadside amendment; operating budget set at $39.65M on ballot
Summary
After a lengthy budget presentation and Q&A, voters in the deliberative session approved a $250,000 amendment to the proposed 2026 operating budget to increase road maintenance; the overall operating warrant was amended and will appear on the March 10 ballot as amended.
Lori Radke, chairwoman of the town council, and town finance staff presented the proposed 2026 operating budget at the deliberative session, describing a $39,398,273 proposed budget and a default budget of $38,000,259. The presentation included line‑by‑line comparisons, revenue sources, and fund balance information. Radke summarized the package and highlighted the tax impact: an estimated $3.62 per $1,000 assessed value if the proposed budget passes.
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