MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
December 7, 2020
10 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 for the Aquifer Protection Special Permit
Ms. Fleishman made a motion to open the public hearing for the Aquifer Protection Special Permit. 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 made a motion to open the public hearing for the Aquifer Protection Special Permit. 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)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board close the public hearing. 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 close the public hearing. 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)
Grant a Special Permit under Article 13 - Aquifer Protection Districts of the Zoning Bylaw to Ultragenyx, at 170 Middlesex Turnpike in accordance with and as outlined in the Special Permit...
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board grant a Special Permit under Article 13 - Aquifer Protection Districts of the Zoning Bylaw to Ultragenyx, at 170 Middlesex Turnpike in accordance with and as outlined in the Special Permit request, subject to the following contingencies: 1. Proponent should have magnetic catch basin (CB) covers in the event of a Hazardous Materials release in the paved area of the site where CBs may exist. 2. Proponent shall submit a Hazardous Materials Contingency Plan and Biosafety Permit Application prior to operation. 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 that the Select Board grant a Special Permit under Article 13 - Aquifer Protection Districts of the Zoning Bylaw to Ultragenyx, at 170 Middlesex Turnpike in accordance with and as outlined in the Special Permit request, subject to the following contingencies: 1. Proponent should have magnetic catch basin (CB) covers in the event of a Hazardous Materials release in the paved area of the site where CBs may exist. 2. Proponent shall submit a Hazardous Materials Contingency Plan and Biosafety Permit Application prior to operation. 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)
2. Proponent shall submit a Hazardous Materials Contingency Plan and Biosafety Permit
Approve the FY22 Capital Plan as presented by the Capital Expenditure Committee, with the addition of the Library HVAC Replacement, and the Police Station Addition/Renovation projects
Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the FY22 Capital Plan as presented by the Capital Expenditure Committee, with the addition of the Library HVAC Replacement, and the Police Station Addition/Renovation projects. 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 to approve the FY22 Capital Plan as presented by the Capital Expenditure Committee, with the addition of the Library HVAC Replacement, and the Police Station Addition/Renovation projects. 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)
Approve the Meeting Minutes for November 23, 2020
Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the Meeting Minutes for November 23, 2020. 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 to approve the Meeting Minutes for November 23, 2020. 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)
Approve the lease between the Town of Bedford and Bedford Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball at 80 Loomis Street, from January 1, 2021 until December 31, 2022
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board approve the lease between the Town of Bedford and Bedford Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball at 80 Loomis Street, from January 1, 2021 until December 31, 2022. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell abstained; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-1.
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Moonan, PierceAbstained: Mitchell
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board approve the lease between the Town of Bedford and Bedford Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball at 80 Loomis Street, from January 1, 2021 until December 31, 2022. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell abstained; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-1..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Malone)
Approve the lease between the Town of Bedford and "For the Boyz Barbershop" at 80 Loomis Street, from January 1, 2021 until December 31, 2022
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board approve the lease between the Town of Bedford and "For the Boyz Barbershop" at 80 Loomis Street, from January 1, 2021 until 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 that the Select Board approve the lease between the Town of Bedford and "For the Boyz Barbershop" at 80 Loomis Street, from January 1, 2021 until 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 following bidders to supply Highway Rock Salt/Solar Salt and Magnesium Chloride (aka Magic O) to the Town, with materials being provided on a unit price basis and contingent upon...
Mr. Moonan moved that the Board vote to approve the following bidders to supply Highway Rock Salt/Solar Salt and Magnesium Chloride (aka Magic O) to the Town, with materials being provided on a unit price basis and contingent upon available funds: ITEM BIDDER Rock Salt-Delivered $43.35/ton Eastern Minerals, Inc. Solar Salt-Delivered $43.35/ton Eastern Minerals, Inc. Magnesium Chloride (aka Magic O) Delivered $1.34/gallon Innovative Municipal Partners, Inc. 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 Board vote to approve the following bidders to supply Highway Rock Salt/Solar Salt and Magnesium Chloride (aka Magic O) to the Town, with materials being provided on a unit price basis and contingent upon available funds: ITEM BIDDER Rock Salt-Delivered $43.35/ton Eastern Minerals, Inc. Solar Salt-Delivered $43.35/ton Eastern Minerals, Inc. Magnesium Chloride (aka Magic O) Delivered $1.34/gallon Innovative Municipal Partners, Inc. 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)
ITEM BIDDER
Continue to hold virtual meetings for all boards and committees indefinitely during the pandemic as long as it remains an option afforded to the Town by the State
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Town continue to hold virtual meetings for all boards and committees indefinitely during the pandemic as long as it remains an option afforded to the Town by the State. 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 Town continue to hold virtual meetings for all boards and committees indefinitely during the pandemic as long as it remains an option afforded to the Town by the State. 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)
The meeting adjourn
Mr. Moonan moved that the meeting adjourn. 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 meeting adjourn. 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)
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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