An Act authorizing the town of Bedford to adopt alternative methods for notice of public hearings

This bill authorizes the town of Bedford to use alternative methods for notifying the public about hearing dates, specifically allowing notices to be posted on the town's official website, a local newspaper, or a bulletin board outside the Town Clerk's office. It overrides a state law that typically requires legal notices to be published in a newspaper, giving the town more flexibility in how it communicates with residents. The legislation applies only to the Town of Bedford and does not change the rules for other municipalities in Massachusetts. By permitting these additional options, the bill aims to provide multiple ways for citizens to learn about upcoming public meetings.