Best Little Town

In this episode of The Best Little Town Podcast, Town Manager Bart Warner reviews recent local government activity in Bedford, Virginia. Key topics include a town council discussion on whether to waive a $65,300 fee related to a proposed hotel project. While the request was ultimately denied, the door remains open for future consideration. Warner also highlights the financial difficulties facing t...

In this episode of the Best Little Town Podcast, Town Manager Bart Warner gives a quick rundown of the latest Bedford Town Council meeting. He covers the approval of minutes, council member updates, and some key administrative decisions. Highlights include reappointing Planning Commission members, securing grants for the police department, and discussing plans for the Bedford Middle School redevel...

In this episode of the Best Little Town Podcast, town manager Bart Warner breaks down what went down at the February 25, 2025, town council meeting. He covers Bedford’s growing population, updates on local projects, and highlights from community presentations. Hot topics include rising electric utility costs, infrastructure challenges, and new business items—like a competitive cable franchise requ...

In this episode of the Best Little Town Podcast, Bart Warner, the town manager, recaps the January 14th town council meeting. Key topics include the election of new council members, updates on electric utility rates, responses to winter weather, public hearings on zoning changes, and the appointment of a new fire chief. Warner emphasizes community engagement and transparency, highlighting ongoing...

In this episode of the Best Little Town Podcast, Bart Warner, Bedford’s town manager, gives a quick recap of the latest town council meeting. He covers updates on things like the McGee Street Bridge project, new treasurer’s office hours, and a shoutout to departing council members. Bart also dives into changes around heavy construction debris pickup and building code updates. Plus, he chats about...

In this episode of the "Best Little Town Podcast," Bart Warner, Bedford's town manager, recaps the November 12th town council meeting. Key updates include the election of new council members Dwight Evans, Todd Foreman, DC Foster, and Jay Ippolito, recognition of veterans, and upcoming community events like the Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5K run. A significant rezoning request for a developmen...

The Town of Bedford would like to inform residents and motorists that new reduced speed limits have been implemented on Oakwood and Longwood streets as part of our ongoing efforts to improve safety for everyone in our community. To help residents and visitors adjust to these changes, the Bedford Police Department is offering a 30-day grace period starting immediately. During this period, officers...

In this episode of the Best Little Town Podcast, Bart Warner, the town manager of Bedford, recaps the recent town council meeting. Key topics include Halloween safety tips, upcoming holiday events, and significant council decisions on budget amendments and grant approvals. Resident Jane McKeon voiced concerns about the Bedford Middle School redevelopment and police department budget issues. Jonath...

In this episode of the Best Little Town Podcast, the host welcomes listeners and emphasizes the podcast's role in keeping Bedford residents informed. Town Manager Bart Warner discusses the ongoing annual fall cleanup week and brush pickup, the Liberty High School homecoming parade, and administrative updates, including the closure of town offices and the resignation of Police Chief Ronnie Lewis. W...

In this episode of the "Best Little Town Podcast," Bedford Town Manager Bart Warner recaps the town council meeting held on September 24, 2024. Key topics include Fall Cleanup Week, community events like Center Fest, and updates on public safety initiatives. Warner highlights the Central Community Health Assessment, commuter assistance studies, and new business items such as budget approvals and p...