MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
September 13, 2021
16 recorded votes, 11 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
During the meeting:
- Margot Fleischman arrived after the meeting began (8:39 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
Appoint Jacinda Barbehenn to the Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Pierce moved to appoint Jacinda Barbehenn to the Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024, and to 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. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Malone, Mitchell, Moonan, PierceMargot Fleischman arrived at 8:39 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to appoint Jacinda Barbehenn to the Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024, and to 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. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Moonan)
Appoint Chris Gittins to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Pierce moved to appoint Chris Gittins to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024, and to 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. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Malone, Mitchell, Moonan, PierceMargot Fleischman arrived at 8:39 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to appoint Chris Gittins to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024, and to 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. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Malone)
Appoint John Campos III and Peter Desjardins to the Trails Committee for terms ending June 30, 2022, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Pierce moved to appoint John Campos III and Peter Desjardins to the Trails Committee for terms ending June 30, 2022, and to 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. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Malone, Mitchell, Moonan, PierceMargot Fleischman arrived at 8:39 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to appoint John Campos III and Peter Desjardins to the Trails Committee for terms ending June 30, 2022, and to 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. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Moonan)
Reappoint Kate Reynolds to the Bedford Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2024, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board reappoint Kate Reynolds to the Bedford Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2024, and to 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. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Malone, Mitchell, Moonan, PierceMargot Fleischman arrived at 8:39 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board reappoint Kate Reynolds to the Bedford Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2024, and to 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. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Malone)
Approve the Water Tank Rehabilitation Program Change Order #2 for $176,425.00
Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board approve the Water Tank Rehabilitation Program Change Order #2 for $176,425.00. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Malone, Mitchell, Moonan, PierceMargot Fleischman arrived at 8:39 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board approve the Water Tank Rehabilitation Program Change Order #2 for $176,425.00. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Moonan)
Authorize Town Manager, Sarah Stanton, to approve the Police Addition and Renovation construction contract in the amount of $5,924,000 and the $53,000 add alternate for a total of $5,977,000.00 to...
Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board authorize Town Manager, Sarah Stanton, to approve the Police Addition and Renovation construction contract in the amount of $5,924,000 and the $53,000 add alternate for a total of $5,977,000.00 to New England Builders, Inc., as per their bid on September 1, 2021. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Malone, Mitchell, Moonan, PierceMargot Fleischman arrived at 8:39 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board authorize Town Manager, Sarah Stanton, to approve the Police Addition and Renovation construction contract in the amount of $5,924,000 and the $53,000 add alternate for a total of $5,977,000.00 to New England Builders, Inc., as per their bid on September 1, 2021. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Malone)
Approve to extend the Capital Articles as proposed in the memo dated September 8, 2021, by Dave Castellarin, Finance Director/Town Accountant, totaling $955,940.73
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve to extend the Capital Articles as proposed in the memo dated September 8, 2021, by Dave Castellarin, Finance Director/Town Accountant, totaling $955,940.73. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Malone, Mitchell, Moonan, PierceMargot Fleischman arrived at 8:39 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve to extend the Capital Articles as proposed in the memo dated September 8, 2021, by Dave Castellarin, Finance Director/Town Accountant, totaling $955,940.73. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Pierce)
Open the Public Hearing at 8:00 pm
Mr. Pierce moved to open the Public Hearing at 8:00 pm. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Malone, Mitchell, Moonan, PierceMargot Fleischman arrived at 8:39 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to open the Public Hearing at 8:00 pm. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Moonan)
Close the Public Hearing
Mr. Pierce moved to close the Public Hearing. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Malone, Mitchell, Moonan, PierceMargot Fleischman arrived at 8:39 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to close the Public Hearing. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Moonan)
Call the Special Town Meeting on November 1, 2021, at 7:00 pm at the Bedford High School auditorium
Mr. Pierce moved to call the Special Town Meeting on November 1, 2021, at 7:00 pm at the Bedford High School auditorium. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to call the Special Town Meeting on November 1, 2021, at 7:00 pm at the Bedford High School auditorium. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Moonan)
Approve the AP/Expense Warrants and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve the AP/Expense Warrants and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell abstain; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 3-0-1.
Yes: Malone, Moonan, PierceAbstained: MitchellThe roll call does not list Margot Fleischman, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board approve the AP/Expense Warrants and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell abstain; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 3-0-1..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Pierce)
Approve the remainder of the consent agenda as amended
Mr. Moonan moved to approve the remainder of the consent agenda as amended. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Malone, Mitchell, Moonan, PierceThe roll call does not list Margot Fleischman, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved to approve the remainder of the consent agenda as amended. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Malone)
Move forward with Bedford Day
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board move forward with Bedford Day. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board move forward with Bedford Day. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Malone)
All Boards and Committees remain virtual and the Select Board will reassess at their meeting on December 6, 2021
Ms. Fleischman moved that all Boards and Committees remain virtual and the Select Board will reassess at their meeting on December 6, 2021. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that all Boards and Committees remain virtual and the Select Board will reassess at their meeting on December 6, 2021. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Moonan)
Approve new location of Peace Pole project at Narrow Gauge Rail Trail near Loomis Street location
Mr. Pierce moved to approve new location of Peace Pole project at Narrow Gauge Rail Trail near Loomis Street location. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to approve new location of Peace Pole project at Narrow Gauge Rail Trail near Loomis Street location. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Malone)
Adjourn
Mr. Moonan moved to adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved to adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman 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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