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A proposed ordinance change that would make it easier for brick-and-mortar retailers to host outside vendors has been recommended by Bedford Borough Council’s ordinance committee. Councilman Patrick Neff, chairman of the committee, said during the borough’s meeting Monday night that the three-member committee is in favor of allowing retailers to host vendor events without the need for each vendor to acquire a transient retail license. “I know from my conversations with the rest o...

Bedford Borough officials are looking to scale back a proposed streetscape project after failing to receive grant funding the past two years. Borough council at its meeting Monday evening discussed the proposed work that it hopes will be funded through a grant from the state Department of Community and Economic Development Multimodal Transportation Fund. The borough has applied for about $2.5 million the past two years to add streetlights to sections of Richard and Pitt streets, including the b...

Bedford Borough council approved a its 2021 spending plan with an 8% property tax increase during its final meeting of the year Tuesday evening. It also approved a change to its ordinances to permit property owners to operate bed and breakfast locations in all residential zones. Council voted 4-3 to approve a $3.68 million budget — which includes a $1.636 million spending plan for the general fund — that increases the borough’s millage from 3.9 to 4.2 mills. Council members Patri...