The Town of Bedford is taking several measures to support the goal of protecting the capacity of our overall healthcare system. In conjunction with that effort, the general public is encouraged to conduct Town business to the greatest extent possible in a manner that avoids direct interpersonal contact or physical presence within the Municipal Building. Payment of taxes, fees, and utility bills may be accomplished through online access, via U.S. mail, or by use of the secure “drop box” located at the front of the building. Other services (such as applications for permits, licenses, and applications for utility services) may be negotiated by use of telephone or e-mail communication. Many forms can be downloaded from www.bedfordva.gov (and identified using the Search tool).
In addition, for the duration of the state of emergency within the Commonwealth of Virginia the following policies are applicable:
- No electrical services shall be disconnected (although customers will still be responsible for payment of bills for services received). In addition, the Town is suspending the applicability of late payment charges.
- Reservations by individuals of outdoor recreation pavilions owned by the Town shall be discontinued. However, all outdoor “open air” facilities (such as parks) shall remain open under normal operating circumstances in order to provide recreational opportunities to citizens that are otherwise compliant with CDC social distancing guidelines.