MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
November 9, 2020
12 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
1. Ad hoc Arbor Resources
The above candidates be reappointed for one-year terms ending June 30, 2021
Ms. Malone moved that the above candidates be reappointed for one-year terms ending June 30, 2021. 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 the above candidates be reappointed for one-year terms ending June 30, 2021. 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)
2. Veterans' Grave Officer
Paul Purchia be reappointed as the Veterans' Grave Officer for a one-year term ending June 30, 2021
Ms. Fleishman moved that Paul Purchia be reappointed as the Veterans' Grave Officer for a one-year term ending June 30, 2021. 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. Fleishman moved that Paul Purchia be reappointed as the Veterans' Grave Officer for a one-year term ending June 30, 2021. 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)
3. Charter and Bylaw Review Committee
The above candidates be reappointed for one-year terms ending June 30, 2021
Mr. Fleischman moved that the above candidates be reappointed for one-year terms ending June 30, 2021. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-1. Mr. Moonan abstained.
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, PierceAbstained: Moonan
From the minutes
“Mr. Fleischman moved that the above candidates be reappointed for one-year terms ending June 30, 2021. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-1. Mr. Moonan abstained..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Malone)
4. Ad Hoc Depot Park Advisory Committee
Open a public hearing for the purposes of discussing the Eversource application at 100 Old Billerica Road
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board open a public hearing for the purposes of discussing the Eversource application at 100 Old Billerica Road. 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 that the Select Board open a public hearing for the purposes of discussing the Eversource application at 100 Old Billerica Road. 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
Mr. Moonan made a motion to close the public hearing. 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 made a motion to close the public hearing. 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)
Approve the petition from Eversource Energy for a grant of location to install 2 +/- feet of conduit in Old Billerica Road subject to a street opening permit and under the condition that any...
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve the petition from Eversource Energy for a grant of location to install 2 +/- feet of conduit in Old Billerica Road subject to a street opening permit and under the condition that any disturbance to the stone wall be restored, and that Ms. Stanton is allowed 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 petition from Eversource Energy for a grant of location to install 2 +/- feet of conduit in Old Billerica Road subject to a street opening permit and under the condition that any disturbance to the stone wall be restored, and that Ms. Stanton is allowed 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)
Authorize the Town Manager and the Facilities Director to enter into negotiations for the leases of Bedford Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball and "For-The-Boyz" Barber Shop to terminate on December...
Ms. Fleischman moved to authorize the Town Manager and the Facilities Director to enter into negotiations for the leases of Bedford Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball and "For-The-Boyz" Barber Shop to terminate on December 31, 2022. 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 authorize the Town Manager and the Facilities Director to enter into negotiations for the leases of Bedford Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball and "For-The-Boyz" Barber Shop to terminate on December 31, 2022. 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)
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 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 that the Select Board approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 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)
Waive the 2021 Alcohol and Common Victualler License Fees
Mr. Moonan moved that the Town waive the 2021 Alcohol and Common Victualler License Fees. 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 Town waive the 2021 Alcohol and Common Victualler License Fees. 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)
Make a temporary traffic rule prohibiting parking at the Narrow Gauge Rail Trail parking lot at Fawn Lake, as well as on Sweetwater Avenue between Hayden Lane and the NGRT lot, from 7:45 AM to...
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board make a temporary traffic rule prohibiting parking at the Narrow Gauge Rail Trail parking lot at Fawn Lake, as well as on Sweetwater Avenue between Hayden Lane and the NGRT lot, from 7:45 AM to 8:45 AM and 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM on weekdays, in accordance with Article 2, Section 7 of the Town's Traffic Rules and Regulations. This rule will be in effect for 60 days from today. 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 that the Select Board make a temporary traffic rule prohibiting parking at the Narrow Gauge Rail Trail parking lot at Fawn Lake, as well as on Sweetwater Avenue between Hayden Lane and the NGRT lot, from 7:45 AM to 8:45 AM and 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM on weekdays, in accordance with Article 2, Section 7 of the Town's Traffic Rules and Regulations. This rule will be in effect for 60 days from today. 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)
Appoint Kelly Korenak to the Volunteer Coordinating Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board appoint Kelly Korenak to the Volunteer Coordinating Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023. Ms. Fleishman 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 appoint Kelly Korenak to the Volunteer Coordinating Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023. Ms. Fleishman 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: Fleischman)
Adjourn into Executive Session not to return to Open Session
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board adjourn into Executive Session not to return to Open Session. 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
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board adjourn into Executive Session not to return to Open Session. 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: Mitchell, 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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