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Bedford councilors present firefighter and police contracts ahead of March vote
Summary
At the deliberative session, councilors presented collective bargaining agreements for Bedford firefighters and police that the council recommended, citing retention and competitiveness; Article 3 (firefighters) would raise $395,742 for 2026, and Article 5 (police) would raise $231,511, with conditional and procedural motions discussed.
Moderator Henry Vayu opened the deliberative session and introduced the warrant process before presenting Articles 3 and 5, the two collective bargaining cost items recommended by the council.
Councilor Michael Strand, speaking for the council, described Article 3 as a three‑year agreement with the Bedford Professional Firefighters Association covering roughly 40 employees that would raise an estimated $395,742 for the 2026 fiscal year to cover increases in salaries and benefits. Strand said the contract aims to improve “retention and longevity” and to make Bedford…
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