City Council on Tuesday awarded HCI Commercial the contract, out of nine bids, to renovate the old Airport YMCA building for conversion into the new Senior Center.  In a unanimous (7-0) vote, the Council approved $3.28 million for the overall project, with $2.71 million (83%) designated for HCI.  The remainder of the funds are planned to be applied toward an architect, furniture, fixtures and equipment.

As reported by the Bedford Journal Project, the funds for the new Senior Center are part of a $22 million bond package unanimously approved by the Council on May 28th, which includes a new Central Fire Station, remodeling of the other two fire stations and other capital projects.  The $1.93 million difference for the project, according to the meeting agenda and Bedford Communications Director Molly Fox, will come from the $17 million 2023A bond, also for capital projects,  approved by Council August 8th of 2023.

According to the City’s website, the new Senior Center, located on the southeast corner of Central and Cummings, will include “various multi-purpose rooms, a lounge, fitness area, commercial kitchen, game room, craft/ceramics room, library nook, reception area, several offices for staff and restrooms.”