Best Little Town

In the latest episode of Best Little Town, Town Manager Bart Warner provides a recap of the June 16, 2026 Town Council meeting and discusses a variety of topics impacting the Bedford community. Highlights include updates from the Bedford Police Department, recognition of the Finance Department for outstanding achievement, approvals for several community and infrastructure projects, budget-related...

In this episode of Best Little Town, Bedford Town Manager Bart Warner recaps the June 2nd Town Council meeting. Key highlights include the adoption of the FY2026-2027 budget and a BPOL tax increase for large retailers. Council discussions covered the Bedford Middle School renovation, upcoming D-Day commemorations, police staffing concerns, and a Request for Proposals for conservation easement advi...

In this episode of the Best Little Town podcast, Town Manager Bart Warner recaps Bedford's May 19th council meeting. Key topics include a speed limit reaffirmation on Longwood Avenue, Memorial Day event announcements, and resident appearances addressing pavement repairs, and community volunteerism. Council members celebrated the recent parade and downtown beautification efforts. The meeting also c...

In this episode of the Best Little Town podcast, Town Manager Bart Warner recaps Bedford's May 5th Town Council meeting. Key highlights include preparations for the town's 250th anniversary parade on May 16th, approval of a tax exemption for the Bedford Community Christmas Station, passage of the Vacant Buildings Registry Ordinance, and several budget amendments covering police equipment and fuel...

In this episode, Bedford Town Manager Bart Warner recaps the April 21, 2026 council meeting. Key highlights include a one-month deferral of the electric price adjustment to explore ways to hopefully ease residents costs, unanimous adoption of the Bedford 2045 Comprehensive Plan, and approval of a formal downtown banner policy. The council voted to maintain the 25 mph speed limit on Longwood Avenue...

In this episode of the Best Little Town podcast, Town Manager Bart Warner recaps the April 7th Town Council meeting. Key topics include Spring Cleanup Week, an upcoming electric utility town hall, and an art exhibit featuring Charles Schulz's work. The council approved maintaining current tax rates, confirmed property conveyance to the Bedford Regional Water Authority, and unanimously agreed to pu...

In this episode of "The Best Little Town Podcast," Town Manager Bart Warner recaps Bedford’s March 17th Town Council meeting. Key topics include approval of a homestay permit, temporary closure of Macon Street due to safety concerns, and updates on energy supply challenges. Warner explains the town’s reliance on American Municipal Power and upcoming plans to secure additional power sources. Reside...

In this episode of the Best Little Town Podcast, Town Manager Bart Warner recaps Bedford’s February 17th Town Council meeting. Key topics include high electric bills due to severe weather, public comments on utility costs and economic development, and council recognition of community contributions. The council discussed a proposed vacant building registry ordinance, addressing concerns about its s...

In this episode of The Best Little Town Podcast, Town Manager Bart Warner shares a detailed recap of Bedford, Virginia’s recent council meeting. Highlights include resolutions on insurance and tax write-offs, approval of a grant for new fire department equipment, a federal grant application for the Otter Bus, and upcoming municipal building renovations. Warner also covers ongoing land negotiations...

In this episode of The Best Little Town Podcast, Bedford Town Manager Bart Warner reviews the December 9th council meeting, noting the approval of an important rezoning ordinance aimed at supporting neighborhood housing, the acceptance of a cybersecurity grant, and upcoming plans for comprehensive plan funding. The council also explores long-term solid waste management options and moves forward wi...

In this episode of The Best Little Town Podcast, Bedford Town Manager Bart Warner recaps the November 18, 2025 Town Council meeting. He highlights updates on upcoming holiday events, staff recognitions, and major budget amendments supporting storm recovery, renewable energy projects, and new technology upgrades. The council also approved increases to parking fines and private lot penalties, and di...

In this episode of The Best Little Town Podcast, Town Manager Bart Warner provides a recap of Bedford’s October 28, 2025, council meeting. Key topics include recognition of police department accomplishments, approval of a street closure for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial dedication, and a public hearing on the proposed rezoning of 1333 Longwood Avenue, which was ultimately denied. The council also...

This episode of The Best Little Town, Bart recaps the Town of Bedford Council meeting held on October 14, 2025. Host Bart Warner reviews council discussions focused on community events, infrastructure improvements, and public safety initiatives. Highlights include honoring WWII veteran Bill Winslow, approving grant rollovers for key projects, adopting budget amendments for fire equipment and road...

In this episode of the Best Little Town Podcast, Bedford Town Manager Bart Warner reviews the September 23, 2025, council meeting. The discussion spotlights lively community debate surrounding a proposed town name change, which was ultimately voted down due to high costs and strong public opposition. Additional updates include infrastructure improvements, the end of commercial waste collection, up...

In the September 10th, 2025 episode of The Best Little Town Podcast, Town Manager Bart Werner provides a recap of the Bedford Town Council meeting. Key discussion points include Bedford joining the Middle James River Regional Water Supply Plan, potential adjustments to council meeting dates due to a scheduling conflict, and exploration of a possible town name change. The episode also covers ongoin...

In this episode of The Best Little Town Podcast, the Bedford Town Council’s August 26, 2025, meeting is reviewed. Discussion points include proposed increases to electric rates, challenges with municipal building infrastructure, and community concerns surrounding farmers market signage. The council also approved measures in support of a Vietnam Veterans Memorial and addressed property matters near...

In this episode of The Best Little Town Podcast, Town Manager Bart Warner provides a recap of the August 12 Bedford Town Council meeting. Highlights include the retirement of longtime Building Official Gary McKeever and the appointment of Jeremy Marcus as his replacement, progress on drainage repairs along Railroad Avenue, and upcoming events such as the Bedford County Fair. Warner also covers the...

In this episode of Best Little Town Podcast, Town Manager Bart Warner provides a recap of the July 22, 2025, Bedford Town Council meeting. Key topics include updates on council member attendance, a memorable opening prayer by Pastor Ross Gilfillan, ongoing concerns about scooter safety in the downtown area, and the council’s decision to discontinue commercial solid waste collection due to financia...

In this episode of the Best Little Town Podcast, Town Manager Bart Warner provides a recap of Bedford’s June 10th council meeting. Highlights include a potential increase in electric rates, recognition of upcoming holidays, and news about free local bus service. Council members also address D-Day commemorations, the possible legalization of golf carts, and community concerns such as vandalism and...

In this episode of The Best Little Town Podcast, listeners are introduced to the podcast’s mission of keeping Bedford residents informed about local government affairs. Town Manager Bart Warner provides a recap of the Bedford Town Council meeting held on May 27, 2025. Highlights from the meeting include public comments on infrastructure, approval of the fiscal year 2025–2026 budget, amendments to...

In this episode of the Best Little Town Podcast, the spotlight is on the Bedford Town Council meeting that took place on the 13th. Town Manager Bart Warner walks listeners through the key highlights, including a discussion about proposed updates to the electric utility’s terms of service. Pastor Dave Meyer opens the meeting with a prayer, and local resident Susan Kirby shares concerns about the co...

On this episode of The Best Little Town Podcast, Town Manager Bart Warner recaps the April 23 council meeting. He covers some key budget updates, including the decision to discontinue commercial solid waste services due to rising costs. Bart also walks through the town’s five-part plan to tackle future revenue shortfalls—things like encouraging growth, adjusting the business license program, boost...

In this episode of the Best Little Town Podcast, Bart Warner, Bedford’s town manager, recaps the latest town council meeting. He covers the proposed budget for fiscal year 25–26, which remains balanced without any tax increases, and shares plans to handle potential revenue shortfalls in the future. Bart also talks about ongoing challenges with the town’s electric services and solid waste managemen...