Bedford, once it reverted to town status, got out of the recreation business. Instead of a recreation department, the town now has a recreation association, joining the county’s other 10 associations as the 11th.
“After tonight I have no official role,” commented Assistant City Manager Bart Warner at the organizational meeting. Warner chaired the meeting until the board could adopt its bylaws and elect officers.
“This is the beginning of a brand new thing,” he said.