Bedford Heights, OH

Historic District Commission

The Bedford Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing to adopt amendments to the Historic District Regulations and new Design Guidelines. The regulatory changes aim to consolidate language with the Zoning Ordinance, clarify administrative review, limit tree removal review to large front-yard trees, and restrict review of improvements not visible from public ways. The Design Guidelines provide recommendations for protecting historic exterior architectural features and landscapes.

• Adoption of amendments to Bedford Historic District Regulations
• Adoption of Bedford Historic District Design Guidelines
• Modification of tree removal regulations to include large trees in front yards only
• Limitation of HDC review to improvements visible from the public way

Historic District Commission

The Bedford Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on adopting amendments to its regulations and new design guidelines, and will consider two certificates of approval for exterior home changes on Wallace Road. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and routine administrative items.

• Certificate of approval request by Luis Salas Araya for frost-resistant slate ledger panels at 287 Wallace Road, Lot 20-47
• Certificate of approval request by Minn Conant and James Dumont to replace a chimney at 316 Wallace Road, Lot 14-67
• Public hearing on amendments to HDC Regulations
• Public hearing on adoption of HDC Design Guidelines
• Approval of minutes from July 7, 2026

Zoning Board

Facilities Subcommittee

The Bedford Facilities Committee will review findings from a tour of the Salem Police Station and examine existing bond schedules and Capital Improvement Plan items. The body will also discuss questions and education materials for a survey to be included in upcoming elections. No specific dollar amounts or new contracts are listed in the agenda.

• Review of Salem Police Station Tour and Findings
• Review of Existing Bond Schedule
• Review of Existing CIP Items
• Discussion of Survey Questions for Elections

Energy Commission

The Bedford Energy Commission will review production data and tax credit updates for the Chubbuck Road Solar Facility. The meeting includes updates on the Community Power program, the C-PACER program, and school energy projects. Old business covers the NH Saves Town Hall Energy Audit, diesel grants, and future solar projects. No specific dollar amounts or new ordinances are listed in the agenda.

• Chubbuck Road Solar Facility: Production data and Tax Credit update
• Community Power: Update from Andrew Hatch (CPCNH)
• C-PACER Program review
• School projects progress and planning/system upgrades (Bill Foote)
• NH Saves – Town Hall Energy Audit

Conservation Commission

The Bedford Conservation Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear an Eagle Scout presentation and request, and discuss topics for an October workshop. The agenda includes no dredge and fill applications and no old business. A non-public session is scheduled to discuss potential property acquisition, sale, or lease.

• Approval of minutes from June 23, 2026 meeting and nonpublic session
• Eagle Scout presentation and request
• October workshop topics discussion
• Non-public session per RSA 91-A:3, II(d) for property acquisition, sale, or lease

Facilities Subcommittee

The Bedford Facilities Committee is holding a site tour and discussion at the Salem, NH Police Station, which is currently under construction at 9 Veterans Memorial Parkway. This is a working visit to observe the project; no formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Site tour of Salem, NH Police Station under construction
• Location: 9 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Salem, NH
• Discussion of the facility project

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review four variance requests. These include proposals for garage additions and a car storage home occupation that exceed current zoning limits.

• Variance request for car storage home occupation over 650 square feet at 106 Jenkins Road
• Variance request for 840 square foot garage addition 7 feet from side property line at 60 Old Bedford Road
• Variance request for 840 square foot garage addition 11.9 feet from rear property line at 60 Old Bedford Road
• Variance request for 480 square foot detached garage 8 feet from property line at 105 McAllister Road

Planning Board

The Bedford Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for electronic numerals on a sign at Heavens Gas Station, continued from June and July. The board will also review a 15-lot residential subdivision at 410 Wallace Road, a condominium subdivision for a 30-unit development at 54 Rundlett Hill Road, and a lot consolidation at 6 Circle Drive.

• Conditional Use Permit for electronic sign numerals at 381 Boynton Street (Heavens Gas Station)
• 15-lot residential subdivision at 410 Wallace Road (continued to September 14)
• Condominium subdivision for 30-unit cottage court at 54 Rundlett Hill Road
• Lot consolidation and subdivision at 6 Circle Drive
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2026

The Bedford Planning Board approved a subdivision to consolidate three nonconforming parcels at 6 Circle Drive into two conforming lots, granting two waivers for irregular lot shape and driveway access. The board also postponed three applications to the September 14 meeting and approved the July 13 meeting minutes with a correction.

• Approved lot consolidation and subdivision at 6 Circle Drive (6-0)
• Granted waivers for irregular lot shape and driveway not through frontage (6-0)
• Postponed I & Q Enterprise conditional use permit to Sept 14
• Postponed Potter Properties 15-lot subdivision to Sept 14
• Postponed Trendezza condominium subdivision to Sept 14
• Approved July 13, 2026 meeting minutes with correction (5-0, Snyder abstained)

Poles and Wires Committee

Facilities Subcommittee

The Bedford Facilities Committee is meeting to review its objectives and the history of facility evaluations, discuss observations from a tour of the Safety Complex, and schedule tours of other town facilities. The committee will also receive an update from the Communications Committee and approve minutes from the July 30 meeting. This is a working session focused on gathering information, not on making final decisions.

• Discuss tour of Safety Complex observations
• Schedule tours of Town Offices and DPW Public Works Garage
• Discuss tours of other community facilities
• Update from Communications Committee
• Approve July 30, 2026 meeting minutes

Town Council

The Bedford Town Council will hold public hearings and take action on several items, including accepting the entire length of Indian Rock Road, a $18,145 state grant for highway traffic enforcement, and technical rescue equipment from the Bedford Firefighters Association. New business includes accepting CPR training equipment from the Bedford Lions Club, reviewing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and deciding on a request to restore involuntarily merged lots at 2 Hall Street. The meeting also includes recognition of the Police Department for CALEA accreditation and standard procedural items.

• Public hearing: acceptance of Indian Rock Road
• Public hearing: $18,145 NH Dept. of Safety grant for highway traffic enforcement
• Public hearing: acceptance of technical rescue equipment from Bedford Firefighters Association
• Action: restore involuntarily merged lots at 2 Hall Street, Lot 43-48 (owner Ramazan Genc)
• Recognition: Police Department CALEA accreditation

The Bedford Town Council accepted a $18,145 NH Highway Safety Grant for traffic enforcement and radar unit replacement (7-0). The Council tabled the acceptance of Indian Rock Road as a public way to the September 9 meeting pending final documentation, and also tabled a decision on restoring involuntarily merged lots at 2 Hall Street. The Council accepted donations of technical rescue equipment from the Bedford Firefighters Association and CPR training equipment from the Bedford Lions Club, both 7-0.

• Accepted $18,145 NH Highway Safety Grant for traffic enforcement (7-0)
• Tabled acceptance of Indian Rock Road to September 9, 2026 (7-0)
• Accepted technical rescue equipment donation from Bedford Firefighters Association (7-0)
• Accepted CPR training equipment donation from Bedford Lions Club (7-0)
• Tabled partial restoration of involuntarily merged lots at 2 Hall Street (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2026 Public Session (5-0-2)
• Entered non-public session to discuss property acquisition, sale, or lease (7-0)
• Sealed non-public session minutes (7-0)

Water & Sewer Advisory Committee

The Water & Sewer Advisory Committee will consider a request to use an existing sewer casing under Route 101 for a new water service connection to 257 Wallace Road. They will also review Greenfield Parkway sewer system deficiencies, prior construction, inspection records, funding opportunities, and potential next steps. The committee may recommend staff continue pursuing grant funding for future project phases.

• Request to use existing sewer casing beneath Route 101 for a water service connection to 257 Wallace Road
• Review of Greenfield Parkway sewer system deficiencies, lack of records, and prior construction and inspection
• Discussion of funding opportunities and proposed capital improvement plan (CIP) for Greenfield Parkway
• Consideration of recommending staff pursue grant funding for future phases of the Greenfield Parkway project

Historic District Commission

Facilities Subcommittee

The Bedford Facilities Committee will adopt its purpose and mission, elect a chair and vice‑chair, and evaluate hiring a contractor to assist the committee. It will also review site considerations, the March survey results, and coordination with the Communication Committee, and set future meeting dates.

• Define purpose and mission of the Facilities Committee
• Elect Chair and Vice Chair
• Discuss hiring a contractor to work with the committee
• Review March survey results

The Bedford Facilities Committee held an informal organizational meeting, electing Gail Levesque as Chair and John Bator as Vice Chair. They agreed to focus on four primary facilities (Fire, Police, DPW, and Town Office) and discussed near-term goals including facility tours, reviewing consultant models, and potential sites. No binding decisions were made beyond the officer elections; the committee is in early planning stages.

• Elected Gail Levesque as Chair and John Bator as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Agreed to scope committee mission to Fire, Police, DPW, and Town Office facilities
• Scheduled facility tours for late August, pending coordination
• Set future meetings for 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 5:30 PM

Conservation Commission

Energy Commission

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear five variance requests. Applicants seek permission to deviate from zoning setbacks for a car‑storage home occupation, a porch, two garage additions, and a PET/CT medical facility. Each request will be presented by the applicant at the July 21 meeting. No decisions have been made prior to the hearing.

• Variance for car‑storage home occupation in a detached structure at 106 Jenkins Road, Lot 39‑21 (Z&R)
• Variance to reduce front‑setback for a porch to 23 ft at 8 Rockbound Road, Lot 5‑10‑60 (Z&R)
• Variance for a 970 sq ft garage addition 7 ft from side property line at 60 Old Bedford Road, Lot 44‑69‑23 (GR)
• Variance for a 970 sq ft garage addition 5 ft from rear property line at 60 Old Bedford Road, Lot 44‑69‑23 (GR)
• Variance to allow construction of a PET/CT facility within wetland setback at 318 South River Road, Lot 24‑98‑20 (PZ)

The Board approved a variance for Michael and Leah Neal to construct a covered farmer's porch at 8 Rockbound Road. The project requires a setback of 23 feet where 30 feet is required. The Board found the proposal consistent with the neighborhood character.

• Approved variance for porch setback at 8 Rockbound Road (Unanimous)
• Tabled approval of April 21, 2026 minutes

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss several new‑business topics, including an update from the Assessing Department on the 2026 property revaluation, a request to defer a Congressionally Directed Spending Grant for photovoltaic storage and electric‑vehicle charging stations, the disposition of the Bedford 275th‑anniversary celebration banners, and consideration of NHMA legislative policies. The council will also address any other new business items and review old business and minutes.

• Discussion with the Assessing Department and update on 2026 revaluation
• Discussion regarding a Congressionally Directed Spending Grant for photovoltaic storage and electric‑vehicle charging station (request for deferment)
• Disposition of the Bedford 275th celebration banners
• Consideration of NHMA Legislative Policies
• Other new business items

The Town Council held a discussion with the Assessing Department regarding the 2026 revaluation process. The session focused on the differences between residential and commercial property assessments and the impact of market data on tax bills. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Planning Board

The Bedford Planning Board will consider a request to approve electronic signage for a gas station and a residential subdivision. The board will also review a proposal for a 35-unit apartment complex.

• Heavens Gas Station sign permit request at 381 Boynton Street
• 15-lot residential subdivision at 410 Wallace Road
• 35-unit apartment building with workforce housing at 9 Sunset Lane

The Bedford Planning Board granted final approval for a 35-unit garden-style apartment building with 30 workforce housing units at 9 Sunset Lane, including a density waiver allowing 35 units where 13 would normally be permitted. The board also tabled the Potter Properties 15-lot residential subdivision at 410 Wallace Road to the August 17 meeting, citing numerous open items. The I & Q Enterprise conditional use permit for a gas station sign was postponed at the applicant's request.

• Approved 35-unit workforce housing project at 9 Sunset Lane (7-0)
• Granted density waiver for 35 units where 13 permitted (7-0)
• Granted waivers for landscaping and dumpster setback (7-0)
• Tabled 15-lot subdivision at 410 Wallace Road to August 17 (7-0)
• Postponed I & Q Enterprise sign permit to August 17
• Approved June 15, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0, 2 abstentions)

Poles and Wires Committee

Supervisors of the Checklist

The Supervisors of the Checklist will meet to verify the annual checklist as required by RSA 654:39. The body will accept new voter registration applications and requests for checklist corrections.

• Verification of the annual voter checklist
• Acceptance of new voter registration applications
• Processing of checklist correction requests

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider a request from Kimberly Buxton-Grondin and Peter Grondin for a certificate of approval to replace a front door and add a shed roof over garage doors at 24 Church Road, Lot 20‑59‑1. The commission will also review proposed changes to its amended Regulations and to the Design Guidelines. The meeting includes routine agenda items such as approval of minutes and announcements.

• Certificate of approval request for front door replacement and garage shed roof at 24 Church Road
• Review of changes to the amended Regulations
• Review of changes to the proposed Design Guidelines

The commission accepted the agenda as printed with a unanimous vote. It then approved the request to replace the front doors and install a shed roof over the garage doors at 24 Church Road, Lot 20‑29‑1, subject to conditions on timing, permits and photo documentation. Both actions passed unanimously.

• Accepted agenda as printed (unanimous)
• Approved request to replace front doors and install shed roof at 24 Church Road, Lot 20‑29‑1 (unanimous)

Energy Commission

The Bedford Energy Commission will discuss production data access and Renewable Energy Certificate updates for the Chubbuck Road Solar Facility. It will note that the Community Power initiative is on hold and report on the adoption of the C‑PACER program in Lebannon, Bristol, and Rye. The commission will also review old business items such as the NH Saves Town Hall Energy Audit and consider new solar project proposals.

• Chubbuck Road Solar Facility – production data access and REC update
• Community Power – on hold
• C‑PACER Program – adopted in Lebannon, Bristol, and Rye
• NH Saves – Town Hall Energy Audit
• Future Solar Projects – discussion of new proposals

The commission approved the May 28, 2026 meeting minutes (5‑0‑2). It voted to recommend that the Town Council request a deferment of the DOE photovoltaic battery storage and EV‑charging grant deadline. The commission also discussed updates on the Chubbuck Road solar facility, Community Power rate proposals, and upcoming C‑PACER and NH Saves programs.

• Approved May 28, 2026 meeting minutes (vote 5‑0‑2)
• Recommended Town Council seek deferment of DOE battery‑storage grant deadline
• Discussed adding QR‑code links to the solar dashboard for public access
• Noted Eversource rate increase proposal pending PUC decision
• Provided update on C‑PACER program expansion to nearby towns
• Reported NH Saves energy audit partnership for Town Hall building
• Announced Clean Energy NH conference scheduled for Nov 12, 2026
• Planned review of town pool and garage electric bills for future solar potential

Town Council

The Bedford Heights Town Council will consider several new business items, including a civil forfeiture warrant for unlicensed dogs. It will also confirm the appointment of the Information Technology Manager and present a Public Service Award to a firefighter/EMT. Public comments are allowed for up to five minutes before the agenda begins.

• Veterans of Foreign Wars Richard K. Harvell Post 8401 presentation of Public Service Award for Firefighter/EMT of the Year
• Confirmation of the Appointment of the Information Technology Manager
• Discussion with Senator Ricciardi and the Bedford Delegation
• Approval of a Civil Forfeiture Warrant for unlicensed dogs
• Other New Business

The Bedford Town Council voted to confirm Paul Connolly as the town’s Information Technology Manager, with the appointment effective July 20, 2026. The motion was moved by Councilor Levesque, seconded by Councilor Soule, and passed unanimously 7‑0. The council also approved a civil forfeiture warrant for unlicensed dogs, citing state law requirements. Additional items included a Veterans of Foreign Wars award presentation and a legislative update from state officials.

• Confirmed Paul Connolly as Information Technology Manager (vote 7-0)
• Approved civil forfeiture warrant for unlicensed dogs (no vote recorded)
• Presented National EMT Award to Firefighter/Paramedic Aidan Durocher
• Received legislative update from Senator Ricciardi and Rep. Rombeau

Highway Safety Committee

The Highway Safety Committee will convene to approve previous minutes and address a request to lower the speed limit to 25 mph for the Merrill Farm Subdivision, where 30 mph is the standard requirement.

• Approval of May 26, 2026 minutes
• Merrill Farm Subdivision speed limit request (Case 6-1-2026)
• Public Works Director Brian Desfosses appointed as Chair

The Highway Safety Committee approved the request to set the subdivision road speed limit at 25 mph, subject to Planning Board review of design criteria. A prior motion to keep the limit at 30 mph failed. The committee also approved the May 26 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved May 26, 2026 minutes (5-0-1)
• Motion to not approve 25 mph speed limit failed (2-4-0)
• Amendment requiring Planning Board review of 25 mph design passed (4-2-0)
• Motion to approve 25 mph speed limit with conditions passed (4-2-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (6-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Bedford Heights Conservation Commission will review a request to recommend a zoning variance for constructing a PET/CT facility and related improvements at 318 South River Road, Lot 24-98-20 (zoned PZ). It will also consider a request to spend Conservation Funds on an updated survey of the Joppa Hill Conservation Area. The meeting includes routine items such as approving the May 26 minutes and electing officers.

• Recommendation to Zoning Board for variance for PET/CT facility at 318 South River Road
• Expenditure request for Conservation Funds for Joppa Hill Conservation Area survey update
• Approval of minutes from the May 26, 2026 meeting
• Election of Commission officers
• Non‑public session to discuss potential acquisition, sale, or lease of property per RSA 91‑A:3

The Bedford Conservation Commission unanimously approved the May 26, 2026 meeting minutes (5‑0, with one abstention). Chair Grant Killian appointed Marc Snyder as the commission’s liaison to the Planning Board, thanking former liaison Steve Clough. Alternates Kate Kelley and Ken Kash were seated as voting members for the meeting. No vote was taken on the Granite North Realty variance request; it was only presented and discussed.

• Approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0, Snyder abstained)
• Appointed Marc Snyder as liaison to the Planning Board (no vote recorded)
• Seated alternates Kate Kelley and Ken Kash as voting members for the meeting

Zoning Board

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a continued application from Potter Properties, LLC for a 15‑lot residential subdivision on Lot 9‑33 of 410 Wallace Road, zoned R&A. A conditional use permit request for electronic numerals on a sign at Heaven’s Gas Station, 381 Boynton Street, will also be considered. The Board will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Land Development Control Regulations.

• Potter Properties, LLC – request to approve 15‑lot residential subdivision at 410 Wallace Road, Lot 9‑33, Zoned R&A (postponed to July 13 meeting)
• I & Q Enterprise, LLC & Heather Dudko – conditional use permit for electronic changeable numerals on sign at 381 Boynton Street, Zoned HC
• Public hearing on proposed amendments to the Land Development Control Regulations

Chair Hal Newberry appointed alternate Logan Johnson to serve as a voting member for the meeting. The Board then accepted the agenda as read with a 7‑0 vote. The Potter Properties 15‑lot subdivision application was continued to the July 13 meeting at the applicant’s request.

• Appointed alternate Logan Johnson as voting member (by Chair)
• Accepted agenda as read (7-0 vote)
• Continued Potter Properties 15‑lot subdivision application to July 13 meeting

Planning Board

The Bedford Planning Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on proposed amendments to the Bedford Land Development Control Regulations. The changes cover definitions, electronic submission requirements, wetland and stormwater provisions, parking standards, and signage requirements. No decisions will be made at this meeting; the board is gathering public input.

• Add definitions for residential and non‑residential driveways and include stream buffers in the “buildable area” definition (Section 102.5).
• Require PDF electronic submission of applications and plans, removing paper copy requirements (Sections 213.1, 215.6, 217.1, 218.1, 218.2, 317.1, 317.2).
• Update off‑street parking standards to add a category for “Cottage Court Housing” and reduce parking ratios for multifamily developments (Section 322).
• Revise sewer and stormwater regulations to align with the latest state manuals (Sections 233, 235, 326, 327.5, 325).
• Require installation of signage to mark buffers, open space, or restricted land before final plat recording (Section 231.7).

The Bedford Planning Board approved amendments to the Land Development Control Regulations, including updates to definitions, electronic submission requirements, parking standards, and state-law compliance. The board also tabled a conditional use permit request for an electronic sign at Heaven's Gas Station to the July 13 meeting for more information. Minutes from June 1 were approved as amended.

• Approved amendments to Land Development Control Regulations (7-0)
• Tabled conditional use permit for electronic sign at Heaven's Gas Station to July 13 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of June 1, 2026 as amended (7-0)
• Opened and closed public hearing on regulation amendments (7-0)

Poles and Wires Committee

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting on June 10, 2026. The agenda consists of interviews for boards and committees.

• Interviews for Boards and Committees

The Bedford Town Council conducted an interview with ZBA member Kelleigh Gleason on June 10, 2026. Council members asked about zoning, development, and the role of the ZBA. Gleason explained the ZBA’s quasi‑judicial function and emphasized local control, but did not provide opinions on specific proposals. No motions, votes, or formal actions were taken.

Town Council

The Bedford Heights Town Council will consider several new business items, including accepting $4,400 in unanticipated revenue from the Bedford Men’s Club for BCTV camera equipment and $165 from Jacob Corriveau for skateboard park maintenance. The council will also discuss fire department preparedness for electric vehicle fires, a building permit request for an above‑ground swimming pool at Camp Kettleford, and redesign options for the transfer station. Additional agenda items include board appointments, approval of May 27 minutes, and routine reports.

• Acceptance of $4,400 revenue from Bedford Men’s Club for BCTV camera equipment
• Acceptance of $165 revenue from Jacob Corriveau for skateboard park maintenance
• Request for building permit for an above‑ground swimming pool at Camp Kettleford on a Class VI Road
• Discussion of fire department all‑hazards preparedness, including electric vehicle fires
• Discussion of transfer station redesign options

The Bedford Town Council accepted a $4,400 donation from the Bedford Men’s Club to purchase a new BCTV camera, with the motion passing 7‑0. The Council also accepted a $165 donation from Jacob Corriveau (through Bedford High School) for skateboard park maintenance, also passing 7‑0. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved $4,400 donation from Bedford Men’s Club for BCTV camera purchase (7-0)
• Approved $165 donation from Jacob Corriveau for skateboard park design, maintenance, and renovation (7-0)