The Planning Board is an elected, five member board established under the provisions of MGL. Ch. 41 § 81 A. The Planning Board is responsible for administering the Subdivision Control Law, reviewing commercial development site plans, drafting Zoning Bylaw revisions, undertaking planning studies within the Town, revising and updating the Town's Comprehensive Plan, approving special permits for residential cluster developments and planned residential developments and holding public hearings for designated scenic roads if trees and/or stone walls are to be removed or changed.

 Upcoming Planning Board Meetings:

February 15, 2012 (Wednesday) 7:30PM-Selectmen's Meeting Room

February 28, 2012 (Tuesday) 7:30PM--Selectmen's Meeting Room

March 3, 2012 (Saturday) 9:00am-12:30pm--Multi-Purpose Room (Comprehensive Plan Update Workshop) --  See Details Below

March 6, 2012 (Tuesday) 7:30PM-Selectmen's Meeting Room

March 20, 2012 (Tuesday) 7:30PM-Selectmen's Meeting Room

March 26, 2012 (Monday) 6:30-7:30PM-Bedford High School Library (before ATM)

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March 3, 2012 Comprehensive Plan Update Workshop--

What Kind of Bedford Do You Want in the

Coming Years?

What’s Important to You?

• More business growth to increase municipal revenues and help with the residential tax burden?
• More concentrated and attractive commercial development?
• Preservation of the character of Bedford’s central areas and historic neighborhoods?
• More preservation of Bedford’s remaining natural resources and open space?Maintenance of first rate municipal services and facilities?
• Increased pedestrian/bike/transit options?
• Continued housing diversity to offer an array of choices to residents of all ages?
• Others?
• All of the above?   

HELP US TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF           

UPDATING BEDFORD’S COMPREHENSIVEPLAN, LAST DONE IN 2002.

You can make your voice heard in the first of three public participation workshops. Come to Bedford Town Hall’s Multi-Purpose Room on Saturday, March 3, 2012, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, with registration starting at 9:00 am. To sign up or get more information, e-mail or call Cathy Silvestrone, Planning Department, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , (781) 275-1548. Refreshments will be served.

Please Join Us. It’ll Be Fun and of Real

Importance to the Community.