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February 22, 2021
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
Appoint Frank Richichi to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2021, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Frank Richichi to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2021, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter 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
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Frank Richichi to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2021, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter 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: Fleischman, second: Malone)
Appoint Samantha Baron to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Samantha Baron to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. 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 appoint Samantha Baron to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. 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)
Appoint Frank Richichi to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2022, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Frank Richichi to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2022, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. 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 appoint Frank Richichi to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2022, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. 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)
Appoint Cindy Tulimieri to the Council on Aging for a term ending June 30, 2023, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Cindy Tulimieri to the Council on Aging for a term ending June 30, 2023, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. 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 appoint Cindy Tulimieri to the Council on Aging for a term ending June 30, 2023, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. 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 Heidi Trockman to the Recreation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2023, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Heidi Trockman to the Recreation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2023, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. 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 appoint Heidi Trockman to the Recreation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2023, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. 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)
Open the public hearing for the proposed Charter Amendments for Annual Town Meeting 2021
Ms. Mitchell moved to open the public hearing for the proposed Charter Amendments for Annual Town Meeting 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. Mitchell moved to open the public hearing for the proposed Charter Amendments for Annual Town Meeting 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: Mitchell, second: Moonan)
Close the public hearing on the proposed Charter Amendments for Annual Town Meeting 2021
Mr. Moonan moved to close the public hearing on the proposed Charter Amendments for Annual Town Meeting 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
“Mr. Moonan moved to close the public hearing on the proposed Charter Amendments for Annual Town Meeting 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: Moonan, second: Mitchell)
Open the Public Hearing on the proposed General Bylaw Amendments for Annual Town Meeting 2021
Ms. Mitchell moved to open the Public Hearing on the proposed General Bylaw Amendments for Annual Town Meeting 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. Mitchell moved to open the Public Hearing on the proposed General Bylaw Amendments for Annual Town Meeting 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: Mitchell, second: Moonan)
Authorize the wording in the Charter Amendment and the Bylaw Amendment with language to change the Elected Assessors to Appointed Assessors to go into the warrant
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board authorize the wording in the Charter Amendment and the Bylaw Amendment with language to change the Elected Assessors to Appointed Assessors to go into the warrant. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman nay; Ms. Mitchell nay; Ms. Malone nay; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion failed 2-3-0.
Yes: Moonan, PierceNo: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board authorize the wording in the Charter Amendment and the Bylaw Amendment with language to change the Elected Assessors to Appointed Assessors to go into the warrant. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman nay; Ms. Mitchell nay; Ms. Malone nay; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion failed 2-3-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Fleischman)
Approve the consent agenda as amended, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign the AP/Expense warrants on its behalf
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the consent agenda as amended, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign the AP/Expense warrants on its behalf. 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 consent agenda as amended, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign the AP/Expense warrants on its behalf. 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)
Authorize Ms. Stanton on behalf of the Select Board to draft a letter to the Governor expressing concern that local Boards of Health are being excluded from the vaccination program
Ms. Fleischman moved to authorize Ms. Stanton on behalf of the Select Board to draft a letter to the Governor expressing concern that local Boards of Health are being excluded from the vaccination program. 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 authorize Ms. Stanton on behalf of the Select Board to draft a letter to the Governor expressing concern that local Boards of Health are being excluded from the vaccination program. 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)
For the Select Board to authorize that Town Manager to send a letter in support of the Town of Stow's application for the Accelerated Climate Resiliency Grant
Ms. Fleischman moved for the Select Board to authorize that Town Manager to send a letter in support of the Town of Stow's application for the Accelerated Climate Resiliency Grant. 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. Fleischman moved for the Select Board to authorize that Town Manager to send a letter in support of the Town of Stow's application for the Accelerated Climate Resiliency Grant. 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: Fleischman, second: Malone)
Adjourn into Executive Session for the purpose of Non- Union Negotiations and not to return to Open Session
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board adjourn into Executive Session for the purpose of Non- Union Negotiations and not to return to Open Session. 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 adjourn into Executive Session for the purpose of Non- Union Negotiations and not to return to Open Session. 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)
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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