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Transition of public information and downtown coordination…

Town of Bedford
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Oct 7, 2026
26 days ago
Sector
Communications
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What's planned

Transition of public information and downtown coordination services from a contractor to a full-time town employee (Marketing and Communications Director).

Background

The position combines downtown coordinator duties and public information. The previous contractor was MediaSquad (formerly Watts Communication Services). The salary for the new position is at least $92,417. The council voted to make the position full-time rather than continue with a contractual arrangement.

From the meeting

Source
Town Council Meeting: 10.6.26
Meeting date
October 7, 2026
Agency
Town of Bedford

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