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July 12, 2021
17 recorded votes, 8 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
Open the Public Hearing
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)
Close the Public Hearing
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)
Grant a Special Permit under Article 13 - Aquifer Protection Districts of the Zoning Bylaw to the Patriots Park Owner LLC - 40-44 Wiggins Avenue in accordance with and as outlined in the Special...
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board grant a Special Permit under Article 13 - Aquifer Protection Districts of the Zoning Bylaw to the Patriots Park Owner LLC - 40-44 Wiggins Avenue in accordance with and as outlined in the Special Permit request; subject to the following contingencies: 1. "In the event a reportable release as defined by Article 50 of the Town of Bedford Hazardous Material Bylaw does occur on site a post incident analysis and corrective action plan to prevent similar incidents shall be submitted to the Town within 30 days of the incident." 2. "If the hazard(s) associated with the operation in any of the tenant spaces changes the applicant will return to the board to have the permit modified." Ms. Mitchell further moved that the Select Board authorize Town Manager Sarah Stanton to sign the decision 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 grant a Special Permit under Article 13 - Aquifer Protection Districts of the Zoning Bylaw to the Patriots Park Owner LLC - 40-44 Wiggins Avenue in accordance with and as outlined in the Special Permit request; subject to the following contingencies: 1. "In the event a reportable release as defined by Article 50 of the Town of Bedford Hazardous Material Bylaw does occur on site a post incident analysis and corrective action plan to prevent similar incidents shall be submitted to the Town within 30 days of the incident." 2. "If the hazard(s) associated with the operation in any of the tenant spaces changes the applicant will return to the board to have the permit modified." Ms. Mitchell further moved that the Select Board authorize Town Manager Sarah Stanton to sign the decision 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)
Appoint Sarah Sjostrom to the Youth and Family Services Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board appoint Sarah Sjostrom to the Youth and Family Services Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter 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 appoint Sarah Sjostrom to the Youth and Family Services Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter 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)
Appoint Uma Kaundinya to the Community Media Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board appoint Uma Kaundinya to the Community Media Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter 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 appoint Uma Kaundinya to the Community Media Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter 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)
Reappoint Jon O'Connor - Patriotic Holiday Committee
Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board reappoint Jon O'Connor - Patriotic Holiday Committee. Scott Shaw -Transportation Advisory Committee. Michael Rosenberg - Bedford 300 Exploratory Task Force. Julie Turner - Bedford 300 Exploratory Task Force. 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 that the Select Board reappoint Jon O'Connor - Patriotic Holiday Committee. Scott Shaw -Transportation Advisory Committee. Michael Rosenberg - Bedford 300 Exploratory Task Force. Julie Turner - Bedford 300 Exploratory Task Force. 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)
Approve the attached agreement from Weston and Sampson in the lump sum amount of $73,600 and that the Town Manager be authorized to sign on their behalf
Mr. Pierce moved that the Board approve the attached agreement from Weston and Sampson in the lump sum amount of $73,600 and that the Town Manager be authorized to sign on their 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
“Mr. Pierce moved that the Board approve the attached agreement from Weston and Sampson in the lump sum amount of $73,600 and that the Town Manager be authorized to sign on their 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: Pierce, second: Moonan)
Special speed regulation #1028-A be adopted under the terms identified in the attached memo from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Mr. Pierce moved that special speed regulation #1028-A be adopted under the terms identified in the attached memo from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. 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 special speed regulation #1028-A be adopted under the terms identified in the attached memo from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. 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)
4. All Boards and Committees with jurisdiction over the land or maintenance of the donation
Accept the donation of a bench by Judy McCabe as outlined on the memo from Public Works dated July 7, 2021
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board accept the donation of a bench by Judy McCabe as outlined on the memo from Public Works dated July 7, 2021. 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. Mr. Pierce voted no because the land to be used for the bench is under the school's jurisdiction.
The roll call lists all five members as aye and gives the count as 5-0-0, but the next sentence says “Mr. Pierce voted no because the land to be used for the bench is under the school’s jurisdiction.” Showing the result only. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board accept the donation of a bench by Judy McCabe as outlined on the memo from Public Works dated July 7, 2021. 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. Mr. Pierce voted no because the land to be used for the bench is under the school's jurisdiction..” (Motion: Mitchell)
Approve the FY2022 water and sewer rates as follows: Residential and Small Business (Cycles 51 - 56)
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board vote to approve the FY2022 water and sewer rates as follows: Residential and Small Business (Cycles 51 - 56). Semi-Annual Billing Water - 1st Meter Base $35.00/yr. or $17.50/billing cycle (6 months) R1 $1.80/100 cubic feet up to 2,000 cubic feet R2 $9.90/100 cubic feet over 2,000 cubic feet. Water - 2nd Meter Base $35.00/yr. or $17.50/billing cycle (6 months) (Irrigation Rate) R3 $11.30/100 cubic feet for any amount used. Sewer Base $45.00/yr. or $22.50/billing cycle (6 months) R1 $3.20/100 cubic feet up to 2,000 cubic feet R2 $13.70/100 cubic feet over 2,000 cubic feet. Commercial Industrial (Cycle 57) and Veteran Administration (Cycle 58 - Sewer Only) Monthly Billing Water - 1st Meter Base $35.00/yr. or $2.92/billing cycle (monthly) R1 $1.80/100 cubic feet up to 333.33 cubic feet per billing cycle R2 $9.90/100 cubic feet over 333.33 cubic feet per billing cycle. Water - 2nd Meter Base $35.00/yr. or $2.92/billing cycle (monthly) (Irrigation Rate) R3 $11.30/100 cubic feet for any amount used. Sewer Base $45.00/yr. or $3.75/billing cycle (monthly) R1 $3.20/100 cubic feet up to 333.33 cubic feet per billing cycle. R2 $13.70/100 cubic feet over 333.33 cubic feet per billing cycle. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce nay; The motion passed 4-1-0.
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, MoonanNo: Pierce
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board vote to approve the FY2022 water and sewer rates as follows: Residential and Small Business (Cycles 51 - 56). Semi-Annual Billing Water - 1st Meter Base $35.00/yr. or $17.50/billing cycle (6 months) R1 $1.80/100 cubic feet up to 2,000 cubic feet R2 $9.90/100 cubic feet over 2,000 cubic feet. Water - 2nd Meter Base $35.00/yr. or $17.50/billing cycle (6 months) (Irrigation Rate) R3 $11.30/100 cubic feet for any amount used. Sewer Base $45.00/yr. or $22.50/billing cycle (6 months) R1 $3.20/100 cubic feet up to 2,000 cubic feet R2 $13.70/100 cubic feet over 2,000 cubic feet. Commercial Industrial (Cycle 57) and Veteran Administration (Cycle 58 - Sewer Only) Monthly Billing Water - 1st Meter Base $35.00/yr. or $2.92/billing cycle (monthly) R1 $1.80/100 cubic feet up to 333.33 cubic feet per billing cycle R2 $9.90/100 cubic feet over 333.33 cubic feet per billing cycle. Water - 2nd Meter Base $35.00/yr. or $2.92/billing cycle (monthly) (Irrigation Rate) R3 $11.30/100 cubic feet for any amount used. Sewer Base $45.00/yr. or $3.75/billing cycle (monthly) R1 $3.20/100 cubic feet up to 333.33 cubic feet per billing cycle. R2 $13.70/100 cubic feet over 333.33 cubic feet per billing cycle. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce nay; The motion passed 4-1-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Moonan)
Approve the June 7, 2021 Meeting Minutes as amended
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve the June 7, 2021 Meeting Minutes as amended. 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 June 7, 2021 Meeting Minutes as amended. 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)
Approve the AP/Expense Warrants and authorize the Town Manager to sign them on their behalf
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve the AP/Expense Warrants and authorize the Town Manager to sign them on their behalf. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman abstained; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-1.
Yes: Malone, Mitchell, Moonan, PierceAbstained: Fleischman
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve the AP/Expense Warrants and authorize the Town Manager to sign them on their behalf. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman abstained; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-1..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Pierce)
Approve the name change from Gourmet India to Tashan
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve the name change from Gourmet India to Tashan. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman abstained; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0 but name Margot Fleischman (abstained), Emily Mitchell (yes), Bopha Malone (yes), William Moonan (yes) and Edward Pierce (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve the name change from Gourmet India to Tashan. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman abstained; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Moonan, second: Malone)
Zach Billouin and Samantha Plumley Ch. 268, Sec. 20B Exemptions request be approved
Mr. Pierce moved that Zach Billouin and Samantha Plumley Ch. 268, Sec. 20B Exemptions request be approved. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman abstained; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0 but name Margot Fleischman (abstained), Emily Mitchell (yes), Bopha Malone (yes), William Moonan (yes) and Edward Pierce (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved that Zach Billouin and Samantha Plumley Ch. 268, Sec. 20B Exemptions request be approved. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman abstained; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Pierce, second: Moonan)
Accept the American Rescue Act funds for Bedford
Mr. Moonan moved to accept the American Rescue Act funds for Bedford. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman abstained; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0 but name Margot Fleischman (abstained), Emily Mitchell (yes), Bopha Malone (yes), William Moonan (yes) and Edward Pierce (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved to accept the American Rescue Act funds for Bedford. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman abstained; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Moonan, second: Pierce)
Support the Town of Lincoln letter to MassDot regarding the Rte 2 paving project, and authorize Ms. Mitchell to communicate that to the Town of Lincoln
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board support the Town of Lincoln letter to MassDot regarding the Rte 2 paving project, and authorize Ms. Mitchell to communicate that to the Town of Lincoln. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman abstained; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0 but name Margot Fleischman (abstained), Emily Mitchell (yes), Bopha Malone (yes), William Moonan (yes) and Edward Pierce (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board support the Town of Lincoln letter to MassDot regarding the Rte 2 paving project, and authorize Ms. Mitchell to communicate that to the Town of Lincoln. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman abstained; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Moonan)
Adjourn
Mr. Moonan moved to adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman abstained; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0 but name Margot Fleischman (abstained), Emily Mitchell (yes), Bopha Malone (yes), William Moonan (yes) and Edward Pierce (yes), which does not add up with the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved to adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman abstained; 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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