MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
October 25, 2021
13 recorded votes, 1 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. Haskell and Mr. Smythe to the Arbor Resources Committee to the Bedford Arbor Resources Committee for terms ending June 30, 2022 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment...
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board appoint Ms. Haskell and Mr. Smythe to the Arbor Resources Committee to the Bedford Arbor Resources Committee for terms ending June 30, 2022 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter(s) 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. Malone moved that the Select Board appoint Ms. Haskell and Mr. Smythe to the Arbor Resources Committee to the Bedford Arbor Resources Committee for terms ending June 30, 2022 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter(s) 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: Malone, second: Pierce)
Appoint Shirley Fan-Chan and Matthew Derman be appointed to Youth and Family Services Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2024 respectively and authorize the Town Manager to...
Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board appoint Shirley Fan-Chan and Matthew Derman be appointed to Youth and Family Services Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2024 respectively and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter(s) on behalf of the Select Board. 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 Select Board appoint Shirley Fan-Chan and Matthew Derman be appointed to Youth and Family Services Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2024 respectively and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter(s) on behalf of the Select Board. 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)
Reappoint Lauren Crews to the Community Preservation 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 reappoint Lauren Crews to the Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024 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
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint Lauren Crews to the Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024 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: Mitchell)
Reappoint Deb Edinger to the Conservation Commission (term ending June 30, 2024)
Deb Edinger move, that the Select Board reappoint Deb Edinger to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2024 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.
The minutes read “Deb Edinger move, that the Select Board reappoint Deb Edinger”; they do not name the member who made the motion.
From the minutes
“Deb Edinger move, that the Select Board reappoint Deb Edinger to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2024 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..”
Reappoint Cheryl Milroy and Ron Richter to the Bedford 300 Exploratory Task Force for terms ending June 30, 2022 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letters on behalf of the...
Ms. Mitchell moved, that the Select Board reappoint Cheryl Milroy and Ron Richter to the Bedford 300 Exploratory Task Force for terms ending June 30, 2022 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letters 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 reappoint Cheryl Milroy and Ron Richter to the Bedford 300 Exploratory Task Force for terms ending June 30, 2022 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letters 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)
Open the Public Hearing for the Aquifer Protection Special Permit for Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC - 32 Shawsheen Avenue
Mr. Pierce moved to open the Public Hearing for the Aquifer Protection Special Permit for Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC - 32 Shawsheen Avenue. 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 open the Public Hearing for the Aquifer Protection Special Permit for Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC - 32 Shawsheen Avenue. 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)
Continue the Public Hearing until November 22, 2021
Mr. Pierce moved to continue the Public Hearing until November 22, 2021. 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 continue the Public Hearing until November 22, 2021. 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)
Designate the Town Clerk, Superintendent of Schools, Police Chief, and Fire Chief as Record Access Officers for the Town of Bedford
Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board designate the Town Clerk, Superintendent of Schools, Police Chief, and Fire Chief as Record Access Officers for the Town of Bedford. 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 designate the Town Clerk, Superintendent of Schools, Police Chief, and Fire Chief as Record Access Officers for the Town of Bedford. 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)
Accept the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for the Town of Bedford as presented by the Town Clerk and authorize the Town Manager to sign an acceptance letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board accept the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for the Town of Bedford as presented by the Town Clerk and authorize the Town Manager to sign an acceptance letter on behalf of the Select Board. 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 moved that the Select Board accept the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan for the Town of Bedford as presented by the Town Clerk and authorize the Town Manager to sign an acceptance letter on behalf of the Select Board. 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)
1. Demolition of the space to make it a "grey-box," while maintaining the
Add to the request for funds in the FY23 Capital Expense request budget (to conduct a space inventory to ascertain space needs) for Bedford T.V to be included in the Statement of Work for a future...
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board add to the request for funds in the FY23 Capital Expense request budget (to conduct a space inventory to ascertain space needs) for Bedford T.V to be included in the Statement of Work for a future consultant. 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 moved that the Select Board add to the request for funds in the FY23 Capital Expense request budget (to conduct a space inventory to ascertain space needs) for Bedford T.V to be included in the Statement of Work for a future consultant. 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)
1. Regular Session Minutes - October 12, 2021
Approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes from October 12, 2021
Mr. Moonan moved to approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes from October 12, 2021. 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 approve the Regular Session Meeting Minutes from October 12, 2021. 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)
Approve Sarah Scoville's proposal for two public utility box murals, one on the Great Road across from Page | 10 Loomis Street and the other on Middlesex Turnpike near the Double Tree Hotel
Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board approve Sarah Scoville's proposal for two public utility box murals, one on the Great Road across from Page | 10 Loomis Street and the other on Middlesex Turnpike near the Double Tree Hotel. 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 Sarah Scoville's proposal for two public utility box murals, one on the Great Road across from Page | 10 Loomis Street and the other on Middlesex Turnpike near the Double Tree Hotel. 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)
Enter into Executive session for the purposes of discussing strategy related to the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or Page | 12 value of real property, and collective bargaining or litigation,...
Mr. Moonan moved to enter into Executive session for the purposes of discussing strategy related to the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or Page | 12 value of real property, and collective bargaining or litigation, and not to return to Open Session. Ms. Mitchell. 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 enter into Executive session for the purposes of discussing strategy related to the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or Page | 12 value of real property, and collective bargaining or litigation, and not to return to Open Session. Ms. Mitchell. 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)
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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