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Bedford Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

March 22, 2021

38 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Margot Fleischman, Emily Mitchell, William Moonan, Bopha Malone, Edward Pierce

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the Change of Manager Application to Michael Brooks for Red Heat Tavern at 152 The Great Road

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve the Change of Manager Application to Michael Brooks for Red Heat Tavern at 152 The Great Road. Mr. Pierce 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 Change of Manager Application to Michael Brooks for Red Heat Tavern at 152 The Great Road. Mr. Pierce 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: Pierce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

1. Purchase of Dump Truck

Approve the purchase/replacement of one (1) 19,000 GVWR Dump Truck and Plow to Bonnell Motors, Inc., 353 Cambridge Street, Winchester, MA 01890 with delivery expected in August 2021, at a bid...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the purchase/replacement of one (1) 19,000 GVWR Dump Truck and Plow to Bonnell Motors, Inc., 353 Cambridge Street, Winchester, MA 01890 with delivery expected in August 2021, at a bid price of $61,200. 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 purchase/replacement of one (1) 19,000 GVWR Dump Truck and Plow to Bonnell Motors, Inc., 353 Cambridge Street, Winchester, MA 01890 with delivery expected in August 2021, at a bid price of $61,200. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve Change Order #1 to the FY 21/22 bi-annual material/service bid, Pavement Preservation, for a net change to the current contract of $140,638.00

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Mitchell moved that Select Board approve Change Order #1 to the FY 21/22 bi-annual material/service bid, Pavement Preservation, for a net change to the current contract of $140,638.00. Mr. Pierce 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 Select Board approve Change Order #1 to the FY 21/22 bi-annual material/service bid, Pavement Preservation, for a net change to the current contract of $140,638.00. Mr. Pierce 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: Pierce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 2 Debate Rules

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Pierce recommended approval of Article 2 Debate Rules. 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

“Mr. Pierce recommended approval of Article 2 Debate Rules. 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: Pierce, second: Moonan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 3 Consent Article

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Pierce recommended approval of Article 3 Consent Article. 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

“Mr. Pierce recommended approval of Article 3 Consent Article. 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: Pierce, second: Moonan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 4 Bills of Prior Year

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Mitchell recommended approval of Article 4 Bills of Prior Year. 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 recommended approval of Article 4 Bills of Prior Year. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 5 General Bylaw Amendment-Revolving Funds

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Mitchell recommended approval of Article 5 General Bylaw Amendment-Revolving Funds. Mr. Pierce 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 recommended approval of Article 5 General Bylaw Amendment-Revolving Funds. Mr. Pierce 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: Pierce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 6 Revolving Funds Expenditure Limits

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Mitchell recommended approval of Article 6 Revolving Funds Expenditure Limits. 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 recommended approval of Article 6 Revolving Funds Expenditure Limits. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 7 Community Preservation Budget-Fiscal Year 2022

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Mitchell recommended approval of Article 7 Community Preservation Budget-Fiscal Year 2022. Mr. Pierce 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 recommended approval of Article 7 Community Preservation Budget-Fiscal Year 2022. Mr. Pierce 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: Pierce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Recommend approval of article 10 PEG Access and Cable Expense Related Budget Fiscal Year 2022 in the amount of $205,785 for operating and $22,500 for capital, totaling $228,285

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Mitchell recommended approval of article 10 PEG Access and Cable Expense Related Budget Fiscal Year 2022 in the amount of $205,785 for operating and $22,500 for capital, totaling $228,285. 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 recommended approval of article 10 PEG Access and Cable Expense Related Budget Fiscal Year 2022 in the amount of $205,785 for operating and $22,500 for capital, totaling $228,285. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 12 Salary Administration Plan Bylaw Amendment-Classification & Wage Schedule

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Mitchell recommended approval of Article 12 Salary Administration Plan Bylaw Amendment-Classification & Wage Schedule. 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 recommended approval of Article 12 Salary Administration Plan Bylaw Amendment-Classification & Wage Schedule. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 15 Appropriate Funds for Transportation Infrastructure Fund

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Moonan recommended approval of Article 15 Appropriate Funds for Transportation Infrastructure Fund. Mr. Pierce 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 recommended approval of Article 15 Appropriate Funds for Transportation Infrastructure Fund. Mr. Pierce 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: Pierce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 16 Supplement Accrued Leave Fund

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Moonan recommended approval of Article 16 Supplement Accrued Leave Fund. Mr. Pierce 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 recommended approval of Article 16 Supplement Accrued Leave Fund. Mr. Pierce 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: Pierce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 19 Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Projects

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Moonan recommended approval of Article 19 Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Projects. 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 recommended approval of Article 19 Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Projects. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 20 Bond Authorization-Police Station Addition/Renovation

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Moonan recommended approval of Article 20 Bond Authorization-Police Station Addition/Renovation. 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 recommended approval of Article 20 Bond Authorization-Police Station Addition/Renovation. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 21 Bond Authorization-HVAC Replacement- Bedford Free Public Library

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Mitchell recommended approval of Article 21 Bond Authorization-HVAC Replacement- Bedford Free Public Library. 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 recommended approval of Article 21 Bond Authorization-HVAC Replacement- Bedford Free Public Library. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 22 Bond Authorization-Inflow/ Infiltration

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Moonan recommended approval of Article 22 Bond Authorization-Inflow/ Infiltration. Mr. Pierce 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 recommended approval of Article 22 Bond Authorization-Inflow/ Infiltration. Mr. Pierce 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: Pierce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 23 Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Accessory Dwelling

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Moonan recommended approval of Article 23 Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Accessory Dwelling. 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 recommended approval of Article 23 Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Accessory Dwelling. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 24 Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Accessory Dwelling Units Bonus for Universal Design or Enhanced Energy Efficiency

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Moonan recommended approval of Article 24 Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Accessory Dwelling Units Bonus for Universal Design or Enhanced Energy Efficiency. 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 recommended approval of Article 24 Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Accessory Dwelling Units Bonus for Universal Design or Enhanced Energy Efficiency. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 25 Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Assisted Living Overlay District and Article 26 Zoning Map Amendment-Assisted Living Overlay District

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Mitchell recommended approval of Article 25 Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Assisted Living Overlay District and Article 26 Zoning Map Amendment-Assisted Living Overlay District. Mr. Pierce 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 recommended approval of Article 25 Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Assisted Living Overlay District and Article 26 Zoning Map Amendment-Assisted Living Overlay District. Mr. Pierce 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: Pierce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 27 Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Site Plan Approval

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Mitchell recommended approval of Article 27 Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Site Plan Approval. Mr. Pierce 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 recommended approval of Article 27 Zoning Bylaw Amendment-Site Plan Approval. Mr. Pierce 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: Pierce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 29 General Bylaw Amendments-Clarifying or Substantive Changes

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Moonan recommended approval of Article 29 General Bylaw Amendments-Clarifying or Substantive Changes. Mr. Pierce 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 recommended approval of Article 29 General Bylaw Amendments-Clarifying or Substantive Changes. Mr. Pierce 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: Pierce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 30 General Bylaw Amendment-Article 49, Control and Management of Hazardous Materials

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Mitchell recommended approval of Article 30 General Bylaw Amendment-Article 49, Control and Management of Hazardous Materials. Mr. Pierce 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 recommended approval of Article 30 General Bylaw Amendment-Article 49, Control and Management of Hazardous Materials. Mr. Pierce 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: Pierce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 31 General Bylaw-Proposed New Article

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Mr. Pierce recommended approval of Article 31 General Bylaw-Proposed New Article. Bedford Arbor Resources Committee. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell nay; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-1-0.

Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Moonan, PierceNo: Mitchell

From the minutes

“Mr. Pierce recommended approval of Article 31 General Bylaw-Proposed New Article. Bedford Arbor Resources Committee. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell nay; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-1-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Malone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 32 General Bylaw-Proposed New Article

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Mr. Pierce recommended approval of Article 32 General Bylaw-Proposed New Article. Patriotic Holiday Committee. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell nay; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-1-0.

Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Moonan, PierceNo: Mitchell

From the minutes

“Mr. Pierce recommended approval of Article 32 General Bylaw-Proposed New Article. Patriotic Holiday Committee. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell nay; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-1-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Moonan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 33 General Bylaw-Proposed New Article

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Mr. Pierce recommended approval of Article 33 General Bylaw-Proposed New Article. Energy and Sustainability Committee. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell nay; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-1-0.

Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Moonan, PierceNo: Mitchell

From the minutes

“Mr. Pierce recommended approval of Article 33 General Bylaw-Proposed New Article. Energy and Sustainability Committee. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell nay; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-1-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Malone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 34 Indigenous Peoples Day Recognition

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Mr. Pierce recommended approval of Article 34 Indigenous Peoples Day Recognition. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan abstained; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-1.

Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, PierceAbstained: Moonan

From the minutes

“Mr. Pierce recommended approval of Article 34 Indigenous Peoples Day Recognition. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan abstained; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-1..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Malone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 35 Disabled and Senior Tax Relief Fund

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Pierce recommended approval of Article 35 Disabled and Senior Tax Relief Fund. 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

“Mr. Pierce recommended approval of Article 35 Disabled and Senior Tax Relief Fund. 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: Pierce, second: Moonan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 38 Acceptance of M.G.L. c. 41 section 110A

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Malone recommended approval of Article 38 Acceptance of M.G.L. c. 41 section 110A. 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. Malone recommended approval of Article 38 Acceptance of M.G.L. c. 41 section 110A. 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: Malone, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Recommend approval of Article 39 300th Anniversary Stabilization Fund Appropriation

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Moonan recommended approval of Article 39 300th Anniversary Stabilization Fund Appropriation. 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 recommended approval of Article 39 300th Anniversary Stabilization Fund Appropriation. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Open the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Pierce moved to open 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

“Mr. Pierce moved to open 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: Pierce, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Close the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Pierce moved to close 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

“Mr. Pierce moved to close 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: Pierce, second: Moonan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Close the Warrant

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Pierce moved to close the Warrant. 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. Pierce moved to close the Warrant. 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: Pierce, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

2. AP/Expense Warrants

Authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board the AP/Expense Warrants

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board the AP/Expense Warrants. 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. Pierce moved that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board the AP/Expense Warrants. 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: Pierce, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the Permit Extension Request for Ken's Deli

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Pierce moved to approve the Permit Extension Request for Ken's Deli. 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. Pierce moved to approve the Permit Extension Request for Ken's Deli. 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: Pierce, second: Malone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the Permit Extension Request for Minuteman Diner

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Pierce moved to approve the Permit Extension Request for Minuteman Diner. 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. Pierce moved to approve the Permit Extension Request for Minuteman Diner. 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: Pierce, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Distribute the statement on behalf of the Select Board and the Leadership of the Town

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Malone moved to distribute the statement on behalf of the Select Board and the Leadership of the Town. Mr. Pierce 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 to distribute the statement on behalf of the Select Board and the Leadership of the Town. Mr. Pierce 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: Pierce)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Adjourn to enter into Executive Session, and not to return to Open Session

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Moonan moved to adjourn to enter into Executive Session, and not to return to Open Session. 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 adjourn to enter into Executive Session, and not to return to Open Session. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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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