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Bedford, Massachusetts; General Obligation; Note Jul 06
Standard & Poors, July 2006
Abstract Standard & Poor's raised its rating on the Bedford, Mass.' GO bonds to 'AAA' from 'AA+', based on the town's stable and strong financial position, which it has maintained for a number of years. In addition, Standard & Poor's assigned its 'SP-1+' short term rating to the town's BANs. The outlook on the bonds remains stable. The ratings reflect the town's: High wealth and income levels; Primarily residential property-tax base, with a diverse commercial presence and access to, and participation in, the deep and diverse Boston, Mass. employment base; Favorable financial position supported by a stable revenue source and fund balance reserves that are average; Manageable debt burden, net of state school construction aid; and Good financial management, practicing forward-looking...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Bedford Twn Action: New Rating
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