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September 14, 2020
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Edward Pierce, Emily Mitchell, William Moonan, Bopha Malone, Margot Fleischman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing
Ms. Fleishman moved that the Select Board open the public hearing. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleishman moved that the Select Board open the public hearing. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mitchell)
Close the public hearing
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board close the public hearing. Seconded by Ms. Malone The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board close the public hearing. Seconded by Ms. Malone The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
Grant a Special Permit under Article 13 - Aquifer Protection Districts of the Zoning Bylaw to the MITRE Corporation, at 202 Burlington in accordance with and as outlined in the Special Permit...
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board grant a Special Permit under Article 13 - Aquifer Protection Districts of the Zoning Bylaw to the MITRE Corporation, at 202 Burlington in accordance with and as outlined in the Special Permit request; subject to the following contingencies: 1. The MITRE Corporation shall conduct an annual review of all policies and procedures related to the transport and storage of hazardous materials located at 202 Burlington Road. This review and any changes to these policies shall be made available to the Town of Bedford upon written request within 14 days. 2. In the event a reportable release does occur on site a post incident analysis and corrective action plan to prevent similar incidents shall be submitted to the Town within 30 days of the incident. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board grant a Special Permit under Article 13 - Aquifer Protection Districts of the Zoning Bylaw to the MITRE Corporation, at 202 Burlington in accordance with and as outlined in the Special Permit request; subject to the following contingencies: 1. The MITRE Corporation shall conduct an annual review of all policies and procedures related to the transport and storage of hazardous materials located at 202 Burlington Road. This review and any changes to these policies shall be made available to the Town of Bedford upon written request within 14 days. 2. In the event a reportable release does occur on site a post incident analysis and corrective action plan to prevent similar incidents shall be submitted to the Town within 30 days of the incident. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
1. DPW- Garage and Wash Bay Radiant Heating System Installation Project
Approve Industrial Burner Systems, Inc. to install the Public Works Garage & Wash Bay Radiant Heating System in the amount of $68,000 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select...
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve Industrial Burner Systems, Inc. to install the Public Works Garage & Wash Bay Radiant Heating System in the amount of $68,000 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve Industrial Burner Systems, Inc. to install the Public Works Garage & Wash Bay Radiant Heating System in the amount of $68,000 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan)
2. Covanta Contract Renewal
Approve the three-year extension to its existing refuse disposal contract with Covanta Haverhill Associates as detailed on the attached third contract amendment and authorize the Town Manager to...
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve the three-year extension to its existing refuse disposal contract with Covanta Haverhill Associates as detailed on the attached third contract amendment and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Motion Passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve the three-year extension to its existing refuse disposal contract with Covanta Haverhill Associates as detailed on the attached third contract amendment and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Motion Passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Mitchell)
3. DPW- Traffic Calming and Mitigation Study
Approve the agreement between the Town of Bedford and Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., to conduct a Traffic Calming and Mitigation Study in the amount of $88,099 and authorize the Town Manager to...
Ms. Fleishman moved that the Select Board approve the agreement between the Town of Bedford and Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., to conduct a Traffic Calming and Mitigation Study in the amount of $88,099 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleishman moved that the Select Board approve the agreement between the Town of Bedford and Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., to conduct a Traffic Calming and Mitigation Study in the amount of $88,099 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mitchell)
Approve the Contract with HME, Incorporated for the purchase of a new Ford Fire Rescue Squad vehicle in the amount of $285,400 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the Contract with HME, Incorporated for the purchase of a new Ford Fire Rescue Squad vehicle in the amount of $285,400 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the Contract with HME, Incorporated for the purchase of a new Ford Fire Rescue Squad vehicle in the amount of $285,400 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pierce)
2. Regular Session Minutes- August 17, 2020
Approve the Consent Agenda and authorize the Town Manager to sign the AP/Expense Warrant on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve the Consent Agenda and authorize the Town Manager to sign the AP/Expense Warrant on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Fleishman seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve the Consent Agenda and authorize the Town Manager to sign the AP/Expense Warrant on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Fleishman seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Fleischman)
Authorize and extension of the outdoor dining permits for restaurants in Bedford through 12/31/2020
Ms. Fleishman moved to authorize and extension of the outdoor dining permits for restaurants in Bedford through 12/31/2020. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleishman moved to authorize and extension of the outdoor dining permits for restaurants in Bedford through 12/31/2020. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mitchell)
The new process be codified for re-appointment of committee members
Ms. Mitchell moved that the new process be codified for re-appointment of committee members. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Motion Passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the new process be codified for re-appointment of committee members. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Motion Passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
Adopt this policy for dissolution of ad-hoc committees
Ms. Mitchell made a motion to adopt this policy for dissolution of ad-hoc committees. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell made a motion to adopt this policy for dissolution of ad-hoc committees. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Moonan)
Charge the VCC to develop a strategy to identify and recruit new volunteers with a focus on people who have not served in Bedford town government previously and who represent different...
Ms. Mitchell moved to charge the VCC to develop a strategy to identify and recruit new volunteers with a focus on people who have not served in Bedford town government previously and who represent different demographics to better reflect the Town's composition. And, that the VCC present their strategy along with any new candidates to the select board by the end of November 2020. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to charge the VCC to develop a strategy to identify and recruit new volunteers with a focus on people who have not served in Bedford town government previously and who represent different demographics to better reflect the Town's composition. And, that the VCC present their strategy along with any new candidates to the select board by the end of November 2020. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Fleischman)
The meeting adjourn
Mr. Moonan moved that the meeting adjourn. Seconded by (inaudible) The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved that the meeting adjourn. Seconded by (inaudible) The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Fleishman aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye..” (Motion: Moonan)
From the Bedford Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Bedford Citizen — Paul Mortenson and Bopha Malone (Piper Pavelich, February 2026), Terrence Parker and Shawn Hanegan (Wayne Braverman, January 2025), Daniel Brosgol (December 2023). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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