Phil Smart
CRS, GRI, ABR, CNHS
(603) 472-7091
Bedford, NH - Town information
Bedford is a quiet New England town that has experienced a spectacular population growth over the last fifteen years. Bedford is located just south of Manchester, New Hampshire.
Bedford is governed by a Town Manager, a 7-member Town Council with a Town Clerk, and Tax Collector. Additional town services include Police, Fire, Recreational Facilities and a Library.
History, Location & Current Status:
Area: 32.77 Square Miles
Incorporation: 1750
County: Hillsborough
Population: 18,000 estimated
Estimated Number of Households: 6,000
Tax Rate: (2007-2008)
$18.99 - per $1,000 at 104% valuation - Town reassessed 2004
Housing:
Bedford is primarily a residential community consisting of
predominantly single family homes ranging in price from $230,000 to in
excess of three million dollars with the average value in the $400,000+ bracket.
.Bedford has five medium size condominium complexes 3 new upscale apartment complexes and very few other residential rental units.
Town Office Building -
24 North Amherst Road
Phone: 472-5242
Email:
http://www.ci.bedford.nh.us
Town Manager: Russell R. MarcouxTown Planner: Karen White
Tax Collector/Town Clerk - 472-3550
Hours: 8:00 - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Tuesday evening to 7:00 p.m.
Bedford Recreation Department
24 North Amherst Road
Phone: 472-5242
Bedford has a Town Pool, Playground and Tennis Courts available to all residents, along with numerous baseball, softball and soccer fields. Swim lessons are given in the summer.
Finance & Personnel Department 472-9869
Town Maintenance Facility
Phone: 472-4563 Hours: 7-3:30 p.m.
Public Works Department
Phone: 472-3070 Hours: 8-4:30 p.m. M-F
Transfer Station - Chubbuck Road
Closed Sun & Monday
Open - Tues 7:00 - 5:00, Wed-Sat 8:30 - 5:00
Tax Assessor:
24 North Amherst Road
Phone: 472-8104
Building & Zoning Department:
55 Constitution Drive
Phone: 472-3838
Bedford Public Library
- has it’s own internet site
3 Meetinghouse Road
Hours: Mon.-Wed.-Thur 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday - 7:00 - 8:00; Friday 9:00 - 5:00
Saturday 10:00-3:00; Sunday 12:00-2:00 volunteers
Phone: 472-2300
Email: http://www.bedford.lib.nh.us
Bedford Safety Complex
55 Constitution Drive
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Emergency: 911
Fire Dept.
Bus. Line: 472-3219
Police Dept.
Bus Line: 472-5113
Bedford Crimeline: 472-8999
Bedford Schools: www.sau25.net
Bedford has three neighborhood schools; Peter Woodbury, Memorial, and Riddle Brook with grades K thru 5 and one middle school, McKelvie Middle School, grades 6 - 7 - 8.
Bedford high school students currently attend Manchester West High School, there are however two charter high schools that are currently in the planning phase.
Office Of
Superintendent of Schools103 County Road
Dennis Pope 472-3755
McKelvie School: 472-3122 or 472-3951
108 Liberty Hill Rd.
Memorial School: 627-1776
55 Old Bedford Rd.
Peter Woodbury School: 622-0431
180 County Rd.
Riddle Brook School: 471-1082
230 New Boston RD.
Manchester High School West 624-6384
9 Notre Dame Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
COMING SOON - Fall 2007
Bedford High School
Bedford Mid School
Nashua Rd.
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (K-8) 622-1530
KELLOG SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 627-4678
VILLA AUGUSTINA (K-8) 497-2361
WEST SIDE CATHOLIC (7-8) 669-3932
TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL 668-2910
DERRYFIELD SCHOOL 669-4524
BISHOP GUERTIN HS 889-4107
BEDFORD MONTESSORI SCHOOL 627-9545
Preschools:CREATIVE GROWING PRESCHOOL 472-5983
BEDFORD MOTHER’S CLUB SCHOOL 472-3621
BEDFORD VILLAGE MORNING SCHOOL 472-5531
KINDERCARE 621-7485
CREATIVE GROWING 472-5983
HARMONY LEARNING CENTER 472-5451
LAMB’S WORKSHOP 472-2113
LIBERTY SCHOOLHOUSE 472-2655
LITTLE APPLES 623-2273
PRECIOUS TIMES LEARNING CENTER 622-6766
Churches:
Bedford Presbyterian - 472-5841
Bedford Community Church - 603-641-0124 or fax - 603-641-0128
Bethany Covenant - 472-5545
Faith Christian - 622-6306
Seventh Day Adventist: 623-8718
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church - 627-4809
Shopping:
Bedford Mall: Staples, CVS, Regal Cinemas, Henri Hair Dresser, Marshalls, China Buffet, Linens & Things, Bob’s
Wal Mart
Shop & Save Plaza, Kinko’s Copy, Effy’s, Fashion Bug, Panera Bakery,
Mailboxes, Etc., Bedford Euro CleanersBedford Village Shoppes - Pizza Bella, Belden Jewelers, Smile Awhile, E&R Cleaners
, Karen's Kitchen Restaurant, Country CrowBedford 101 Plaza - Harvest Market, Bedford Pharmacy, Dunkin Donuts, Aubuchon Hardware
Health Care Facilities:
Briston Manor West 622-8844
Carlyle Place 472-2000
Ridgewood Center Genesis Elder Care 623-8805
Harborside Healthcare 625-6462