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December 6, 2021
14 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 one (1) All-Wheel Drive Hybrid Utility Interceptor from Bonnell Motors, Inc., 353 Cambridge Street, Winchester, MA 01890 at the net bid price of $34,920.00 and authorize...
Mr. Pierce moved that the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) All-Wheel Drive Hybrid Utility Interceptor from Bonnell Motors, Inc., 353 Cambridge Street, Winchester, MA 01890 at the net bid price of $34,920.00 and authorize 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. Pierce moved that the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) All-Wheel Drive Hybrid Utility Interceptor from Bonnell Motors, Inc., 353 Cambridge Street, Winchester, MA 01890 at the net bid price of $34,920.00 and authorize 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: Pierce, second: Mitchell)
Approve the purchase of two (2) All- Wheel Drive Hybrid Utility Interceptors from Bonnell Motors, Inc., 353 Cambridge Street, Winchester, MA 01890 at the net bid price of $67,580.00, and authorize...
Mr. Pierce moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of two (2) All- Wheel Drive Hybrid Utility Interceptors from Bonnell Motors, Inc., 353 Cambridge Street, Winchester, MA 01890 at the net bid price of $67,580.00, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. Page | 2 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 the Board vote to approve the purchase of two (2) All- Wheel Drive Hybrid Utility Interceptors from Bonnell Motors, Inc., 353 Cambridge Street, Winchester, MA 01890 at the net bid price of $67,580.00, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. Page | 2 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)
Approve the following bidders to supply Highway Rock Salt/Solar Salt and Magnesium Chloride (aka Magic 0) to the Town, with materials being provided on a unit price basis and contingent upon...
Mr. Pierce moved that the Board vote to approve the following bidders to supply Highway Rock Salt/Solar Salt and Magnesium Chloride (aka Magic 0) to the Town, with materials being provided on a unit price basis and contingent upon available funds: Item Bidder Rock Salt-Delivered $62.35/ton Eastern Minerals, Inc. Solar Salt-Delivered $65.35/ton Eastern Minerals, Inc. Magnesium Chloride (aka Magic 0) Delivered $1.34/gallon Innovative Municipal Partners, Inc. Liquid Calcium Chloride-Delivered $1.00/gallon Innovative Municipal Partners, Inc. and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Moonan seconded. Page | 3 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 vote to approve the following bidders to supply Highway Rock Salt/Solar Salt and Magnesium Chloride (aka Magic 0) to the Town, with materials being provided on a unit price basis and contingent upon available funds: Item Bidder Rock Salt-Delivered $62.35/ton Eastern Minerals, Inc. Solar Salt-Delivered $65.35/ton Eastern Minerals, Inc. Magnesium Chloride (aka Magic 0) Delivered $1.34/gallon Innovative Municipal Partners, Inc. Liquid Calcium Chloride-Delivered $1.00/gallon Innovative Municipal Partners, Inc. and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Moonan seconded. Page | 3 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)
Approve an agreement with CN Wood's Rents LLC of Woburn MA for the monthly rental of a Vactor 2112 PD Combo vacuum truck as described in the attached document, and authorize the Town Manager to...
Mr. Moonan moved that the Town approve an agreement with CN Wood's Rents LLC of Woburn MA for the monthly rental of a Vactor 2112 PD Combo vacuum truck as described in the attached document, and authorize the Town Manager 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
“Mr. Moonan moved that the Town approve an agreement with CN Wood's Rents LLC of Woburn MA for the monthly rental of a Vactor 2112 PD Combo vacuum truck as described in the attached document, and authorize the Town Manager 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: Moonan, second: Pierce)
Accept Trail Easement 1 and 2 as shown on the attached Easement Plan, dated January 30, 2020, by Rober Survey, and as described in the attached memorandum dated November Page | 4 30, 2021, and...
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Town accept Trail Easement 1 and 2 as shown on the attached Easement Plan, dated January 30, 2020, by Rober Survey, and as described in the attached memorandum dated November Page | 4 30, 2021, and authorize the Town Manager to sign 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
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Town accept Trail Easement 1 and 2 as shown on the attached Easement Plan, dated January 30, 2020, by Rober Survey, and as described in the attached memorandum dated November Page | 4 30, 2021, and authorize the Town Manager to sign 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: Mitchell, second: Moonan)
Accept the donation of $150,000 from Ultragenyx of 170 Middlesex Turnpike for the purposes of offsetting costs related to design, permitting, and construction of water and sewer capital...
Mr. Moonan moved that the Town accept the donation of $150,000 from Ultragenyx of 170 Middlesex Turnpike for the purposes of offsetting costs related to design, permitting, and construction of water and sewer capital infrastructure improvements related to the 170 Middlesex Turnpike project. 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 that the Town accept the donation of $150,000 from Ultragenyx of 170 Middlesex Turnpike for the purposes of offsetting costs related to design, permitting, and construction of water and sewer capital infrastructure improvements related to the 170 Middlesex Turnpike project. 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)
Appoint Angel Pettitt to the Volunteer Coordinating 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 Angel Pettitt to the Volunteer Coordinating 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 Angel Pettitt to the Volunteer Coordinating 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 Ann Marie Bernardon to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board appoint Ann Marie Bernardon to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022, and 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. 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 Ann Marie Bernardon to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2022, and 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. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Moonan)
Appoint Garth McCavana to the Bicycle Advisory 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. Moonan moved that the Select Board appoint Garth McCavana to the Bicycle Advisory 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
“Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board appoint Garth McCavana to the Bicycle Advisory 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: Moonan, second: Pierce)
Appoint John Shutkin to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Mitchell moved that the Select Board appoint John Shutkin to the Energy and Sustainability Committee 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 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. Mitchell moved that the Select Board appoint John Shutkin to the Energy and Sustainability Committee 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 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 lists of 2022 License Renewals, subject to the to the issuance of a Certificate of Inspection by the Building Inspector and Fire Chief, and authorize the Town Manager to sign all the...
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the lists of 2022 License Renewals, subject to the to the issuance of a Certificate of Inspection by the Building Inspector and Fire Chief, and authorize the Town Manager to sign all the licenses 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 lists of 2022 License Renewals, subject to the to the issuance of a Certificate of Inspection by the Building Inspector and Fire Chief, and authorize the Town Manager to sign all the licenses 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)
2. Regular Session Minutes-November 22, 2021
Approve the Consent Agenda, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the AP and Expense Warrants
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the Consent Agenda, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the AP and Expense Warrants. 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 Consent Agenda, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the AP and Expense Warrants. 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)
2. Call of the Town Caucus-January 2022
Approve the Town Caucus Notice for January 4th, 2022
Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board approve the Town Caucus Notice for January 4th, 2022. 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 approve the Town Caucus Notice for January 4th, 2022. 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)
Adjourn to Executive session for the purposes of discussing strategy related to the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or value of real property, and collective bargaining or litigation and not to...
Mr. Moonan moved to adjourn to Executive session for the purposes of discussing strategy related to the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or value of real property, and collective bargaining or litigation and not to return to open session. 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 adjourn to Executive session for the purposes of discussing strategy related to the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or value of real property, and collective bargaining or litigation and not to return to open session. 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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