MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
April 20, 2021
8 recorded votes, 0 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 purchase of two (2) Passenger Vans to Gordon Chevrolet Inc. d/b/a Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Brigham Street, Marlboro, MA 01752 with delivery by January 2022
Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the purchase of two (2) Passenger Vans to Gordon Chevrolet Inc. d/b/a Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Brigham Street, Marlboro, MA 01752 with delivery by January 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 moved to approve the purchase of two (2) Passenger Vans to Gordon Chevrolet Inc. d/b/a Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Brigham Street, Marlboro, MA 01752 with delivery by January 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)
Approve the Consent Agenda and authorize Ms. Stanton to sign the Expense Warrants on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Moonan moved to approve the Consent Agenda and authorize Ms. Stanton to sign the Expense Warrants on behalf of the Select Board. 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 to approve the Consent Agenda and authorize Ms. Stanton to sign the Expense Warrants on behalf of the Select Board. 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)
Open the Public Hearing
Mr. Moonan 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. Moonan 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: Moonan, second: Mitchell)
Close the Public Hearing
Mr. Moonan 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
“Mr. Moonan 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: Moonan, second: Mitchell)
Grant approval for a license under M.G.L Chapter 148 for underground storage on land at 100 Eglin Street owned by US Air Force 66 ABG/CE referencing plans entitled Site Plan AAFES Project No....
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board grant approval for a license under M.G.L Chapter 148 for underground storage on land at 100 Eglin Street owned by US Air Force 66 ABG/CE referencing plans entitled Site Plan AAFES Project No. 1675-17-000002 (dated 11/09/2020) submitted subject to the following contingencies: 1. The applicant will voluntarily surrender the license when they or a wholly owned subsidiary is no longer utilizing the property for its current purpose. 2. There shall be no more than one loading or off-loading of hazardous materials operations on site at one time. 3. All safety devices shall be exercised and maintained to the manufacturer's recommended specifications. 4. The storage of flammable material on the site shall be limited to: No more than 24,000 gallons of flammable liquids and further authorize the Town Manager to sign the license on behalf of the Select Board. 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 grant approval for a license under M.G.L Chapter 148 for underground storage on land at 100 Eglin Street owned by US Air Force 66 ABG/CE referencing plans entitled Site Plan AAFES Project No. 1675-17-000002 (dated 11/09/2020) submitted subject to the following contingencies: 1. The applicant will voluntarily surrender the license when they or a wholly owned subsidiary is no longer utilizing the property for its current purpose. 2. There shall be no more than one loading or off-loading of hazardous materials operations on site at one time. 3. All safety devices shall be exercised and maintained to the manufacturer's recommended specifications. 4. The storage of flammable material on the site shall be limited to: No more than 24,000 gallons of flammable liquids and further authorize the Town Manager to sign the license on behalf of the Select Board. 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)
4. The storage of flammable material on the site shall be limited to: No more than 24,000
Confirm Mr. David Castellarin to serve as the Finance Director/Town Accountant for the Town of Bedford
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board confirm Mr. David Castellarin to serve as the Finance Director/Town Accountant for the Town of Bedford. 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 confirm Mr. David Castellarin to serve as the Finance Director/Town Accountant for the Town of Bedford. 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 Temporary Dining Application for Bedford/ China Corporation Doing Business as the Great Wall Restaurant and give Ms. Stanton permission to sign on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the Temporary Dining Application for Bedford/ China Corporation Doing Business as the Great Wall Restaurant and give Ms. Stanton permission to sign on behalf of the Select Board. 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 the Select Board approve the Temporary Dining Application for Bedford/ China Corporation Doing Business as the Great Wall Restaurant and give Ms. Stanton permission to sign on behalf of the Select Board. 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)
Adjourn
Ms. Mitchell moved to adjourn. 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 adjourn. 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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