🌱 Bryfonski Speaks Out On Bail Bill Vote + Market And Main Pushback

Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Bedford Patch newsletter. Let's start Thursday off right with a quick review of the most important things happening in Bedford today:

• Chief John Bryfonski supports a bail reform bill.
• Developers face pushback over 65-unit Market and Main building.
• Cora Steichen of Bedford High received an animal welfare scholarship!
• Eric Dubowik is Bedford Fire's new Deputy Chief of Operations.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Bedford Police Chief John Bryfonski testified before the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee on Wednesday to support a bail reform bill. The bill would not provide bail for a person who was "charged with a felony, Class A misdemeanor, or drunk driving charge while out on bail for a similarly serious crime." Others who don't support the bill argue that " the current bail system doesn't need reform." Chief Bryfonski said "if the current bail system was working properly, he would not be attending." (InDepthNH.org)
2. A building proposed for Market and Main is still too tall, town officials say. Developers are facing pushback over the height of a planned 65-unit senior independent living building at Market and Main, "with some planning board members saying architectural drawings are deceptive." The proposed senior living condos would need waivers to be built in Bedford's performance zone district, which "does not allow elderly housing" or buildings over 60 feet high. (Yahoo)
3. A shoutout to Cora Steichen of Bedford High School, who was awarded an Animal Welfare Institute scholarship! The scholarship recognizes 14 students who are actively involved in helping animals "in their school and community," and who are plan to continue to help animals in their college studies. Congratulations! (Animal Welfare Institute)
4. Eric Dubowik is the Bedford Fire Department's new Deputy Chief of Operations! A member of the BFD since 2006, Deputy Dubowik has served as "a Firefighter, Fire Inspector, Lieutenant and Captain." If you see Deputy Dubowik around town, be sure to congratulate him! (Bedford Fire Department, NH via Facebook)

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From my notebook:

• Bedford police are still looking for this person: "The Bedford Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the subject and vehicle pictured regarding a theft from the NH Liquor Store that occurred on 4/1/23. Please contact Officer Wilhelmy ..." (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
• Paraprofessionals at school: "We appreciate what our paraprofessionals do for students and staff every day. Here are some of our amazing paras! Thank you for all you do." (Peter Woodbury School via Facebook)
• Jersey Mike's Subs steps up to match donations: "We have some exciting news about our Family Fun Night coming up next week on Friday, April 14th. Jersey Mike's Subs has presented us with the challenge to raise at least $10,000 and, if we are able to do so, they will match any number ab..." (Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH via Facebook)
• A prize every day in May: "$100 prize drawn every day in May! Please consider supporting the efforts of the Bedford Rotary Club by purchasing a raffle calendar for only $10! All proceeds help to support local non-profits and high school scholarships." (Rotary Club of Bedford, NH via Facebook)
• Walk through a forest canopy: "Daisies through Juniors, can you walk the walk? On April 30th, walk through the forest canopy at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Quechee, VT and learn how to predict and measure natural objects and craft your own masterpiece ..." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Happy Passover: "Happy Passover to all who celebrate." (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)

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