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October 13, 2020
13 recorded votes, 1 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. Fleischman made a motion to open the public hearing. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman made a motion to open the public hearing. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Moonan)
Close the public hearing
Ms. Fleischman moved to close the public hearing. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to close the public hearing. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mitchell)
Amend the Alcohol Policy to establish of fee of $1,750.00 for Wine and Malt Package Stores
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board amend the Alcohol Policy to establish of fee of $1,750.00 for Wine and Malt Package Stores. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board amend the Alcohol Policy to establish of fee of $1,750.00 for Wine and Malt Package Stores. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
Approve the application for Wine and Malt Package Store License at 349 Great Road, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the application for Wine and Malt Package Store License at 349 Great Road, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Mr. Moonan nay. The motion passed 4-1-0.
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, PierceNo: Moonan
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the application for Wine and Malt Package Store License at 349 Great Road, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Mr. Moonan nay. The motion passed 4-1-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
1. Council on Aging Van
Approve the purchase of one (1) Transit Van (BLT) from Colonial Ford d/b/a Colonial Municipal Group in the amount of $56,152.50 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve the purchase of one (1) Transit Van (BLT) from Colonial Ford d/b/a Colonial Municipal Group in the amount of $56,152.50 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve the purchase of one (1) Transit Van (BLT) from Colonial Ford d/b/a Colonial Municipal Group in the amount of $56,152.50 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Malone)
2. Chapter 90 Reimbursements
Approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement in the amount of $203,020.70 as outlined in the September 29, 2020 memo from Information and Procurement Analyst Karen Kennedy, and authorize the Town Manager...
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement in the amount of $203,020.70 as outlined in the September 29, 2020 memo from Information and Procurement Analyst Karen Kennedy, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement in the amount of $203,020.70 as outlined in the September 29, 2020 memo from Information and Procurement Analyst Karen Kennedy, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Fleischman)
Approve the November 3, 2020 Election Warrant
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the November 3, 2020 Election Warrant. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye, Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the November 3, 2020 Election Warrant. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye, Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Moonan)
Dissolve the Ad-hoc Dog Park Task Force, Ad-Hoc Community Gardens Committee, Ad-hoc Fawn Lake Committee and Land Acquisition Committee
Ms. Malone moved that Select Board dissolve the Ad-hoc Dog Park Task Force, Ad-Hoc Community Gardens Committee, Ad-hoc Fawn Lake Committee and Land Acquisition Committee. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that Select Board dissolve the Ad-hoc Dog Park Task Force, Ad-Hoc Community Gardens Committee, Ad-hoc Fawn Lake Committee and Land Acquisition Committee. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Moonan)
Approve the Consent Agenda, the minutes as amended and authorize the Town Manager to sign the A/P Expense Warrant on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve the Consent Agenda, the minutes as amended and authorize the Town Manager to sign the A/P Expense Warrant on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve the Consent Agenda, the minutes as amended and authorize the Town Manager to sign the A/P Expense Warrant on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Malone)
Authorize Ms. Stanton to begin the process of creating a grant agreement with BCAT and to work with Ms. Mitchell as the liaison
Mr. Moonan moved to authorize Ms. Stanton to begin the process of creating a grant agreement with BCAT and to work with Ms. Mitchell as the liaison. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved to authorize Ms. Stanton to begin the process of creating a grant agreement with BCAT and to work with Ms. Mitchell as the liaison. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Mitchell)
Expand the scope for the Shawsheen Cemetery expansion to include analysis of the problematic areas of the existing cemetery and adjust the future budget accordingly
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board expand the scope for the Shawsheen Cemetery expansion to include analysis of the problematic areas of the existing cemetery and adjust the future budget accordingly. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board expand the scope for the Shawsheen Cemetery expansion to include analysis of the problematic areas of the existing cemetery and adjust the future budget accordingly. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Moonan)
Extend the deadline for the VCC's report until the end of December
Ms. Fleischman moved to extend the deadline for the VCC's report until the end of December. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to extend the deadline for the VCC's report until the end of December. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Moonan)
Adjourn
Mr. Moonan moved to adjourn. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved to adjourn. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Fleischman)
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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