MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
May 24, 2021
9 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
Appoint Ms. Stacey Katz to the Conservation 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. Pierce moved that the Select Board appoint Ms. Stacey Katz to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2023 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. 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 appoint Ms. Stacey Katz to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2023 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. 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)
Accept the Drain Easement Acceptance-28 Rand Place and Trail Easement Acceptance-36 Wildwood Drive, and to allow the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board accept the Drain Easement Acceptance-28 Rand Place and Trail Easement Acceptance-36 Wildwood Drive, and to allow the Town Manager to sign 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
“Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board accept the Drain Easement Acceptance-28 Rand Place and Trail Easement Acceptance-36 Wildwood Drive, and to allow the Town Manager to sign 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: Moonan, second: Mitchell)
Open the Public Hearing
Ms. Mitchell moved to open 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
“Ms. Mitchell moved to open 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: Mitchell, second: Moonan)
Close the Public Hearing
Mr. Moonan moved 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 moved 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)
Waive the Town's right of first refusal to the purchase of 251A and 251F Old Billerica Rd, subject to the amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding and the vetting of those amendments by Town...
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board waive the Town's right of first refusal to the purchase of 251A and 251F Old Billerica Rd, subject to the amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding and the vetting of those amendments by Town Counsel, and authorize the Town Manager to sigh the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Moonan seconded. a 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 waive the Town's right of first refusal to the purchase of 251A and 251F Old Billerica Rd, subject to the amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding and the vetting of those amendments by Town Counsel, and authorize the Town Manager to sigh the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Moonan seconded. a 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 Consent Agenda as amended and authorize the Town Manager to sign the AP/Expense Warrants on their behalf
Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board approve the Consent Agenda as amended and authorize the Town Manager to sign the AP/Expense Warrants on their behalf. 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 approve the Consent Agenda as amended and authorize the Town Manager to sign the AP/Expense Warrants on their behalf. 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)
Not to opt out of the aerial mosquito spraying
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board vote not to opt out of the aerial mosquito spraying. 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 vote not to opt out of the aerial mosquito spraying. 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)
Delay in person meetings until after Labor Day pending codification of legislation
Mr. Moonan moved to delay in person meetings until after Labor Day pending codification of legislation. 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 delay in person meetings until after Labor Day pending codification of legislation. 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)
The meeting adjourn
Mr. Moonan moved that the meeting adjourn. 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 meeting adjourn. 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)
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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