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Bedford Select Board
How the Bedford Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. The same five members served after the March 2021 town election. On March 16, 2021 the board unanimously chose Margot Fleischman as Chair and Emily Mitchell as Clerk (roll calls). William Moonan’s last meeting was March 7, 2022. Covers 33 meetings, March 16 to March 7, 2022.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetBoard years
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Members
Bopha MaloneMember · At-large · at 33 of 33 meetingsEmily MitchellClerk · At-large · at 33 of 33 meetingsWilliam MoonanMember · At-large · at 33 of 33 meetingsEdward PierceMember · At-large · at 33 of 33 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
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Loaded: Bedford Select Board minutes from January 6, 2020 through September 14, 2026: 191 meetings and 1,763 votes. Nothing before 2020 is online: the town’s Agenda Center starts in January 2020, and the Select Board page says older meeting minutes are available on request. The minutes call the board the Board of Selectmen through March 11, 2020 and the Select Board from March 18, 2020 on. All the minutes loaded are typed documents with searchable text. Not here: executive-session minutes (including released executive-session minutes that a few 2020-2022 files append after the open-session minutes); votes of the Finance Committee, Board of Assessors and Fire Station Building Committee at joint meetings; meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes (among them December 12 and December 18, 2023, March 25, 2024, August 5, 2024 (the file posted for that date is a copy of the September 9, 2024 minutes), October 28, 2024 and November 3, 2025); and meetings after September 14, 2026 (the October 5, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). Bedford’s minutes name the mover and seconder and give the count (“The motion passed 5-0-0”); a count that matches the members present with no no votes is shown as every member present voting yes. In 2020 and 2021, and whenever a member takes part remotely, the board votes by roll call (“Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye …”), shown by name. When a member votes no or abstains the minutes sometimes name the member (“passed with a 3-2-0 vote: Mr. Mortenson and Ms. Malone voting nay”); where a split count names no one we show the count only, with a note (36 votes), and where the minutes give no count or names we show the result only (7 votes). Members who recused themselves are not shown in that vote; members who arrived late or left early are shown only in the votes they were there for. A motion with no recorded outcome (for example “moved to adjourn” followed only by “The meeting adjourned”) is not counted as a vote. In October 2025 and March 2026 the minutes record some Town Meeting article votes only in a table; those rows are shown as votes. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Feb 14Determine that advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for…Motion: Ms. Mitchell moved to determine that advertising under General Laws Chapter…Passed 4–0 · see note
February 14, 2022: Determine that advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for the Town's acquisition of the Property will not benefit the governmental body's interest due to the unique qualities of the Property,...
Ms. Mitchell moved to determine that advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for the Town's acquisition of the Property will not benefit the governmental body's interest due to the unique qualities of the Property, including the uniquely situated location of the Property. Specifically, the Property (i) consists of a single parcel of land of approximately 60,000+ square feet that has a structure which is not occupied for residential purposes, (ii) provides dispersal through the main roads of Route 62 East and West, Route 4 East and West and Route 225 East and West, which minimizes impact to the neighborhoods and allows for a safer travel for emergency apparatus, and (iii) does not extend the response time more than 1 minute from baseline to any section of populated town. As such, the Property meets the lot size and emergency response time requirements for the location of a fire station. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 4-0-0. Mr. Moonan recused himself from this agenda item.
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, PierceThe minutes say William Moonan stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to determine that advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for the Town's acquisition of the Property will not benefit the governmental body's interest due to the unique qualities of the Property, including the uniquely situated location of the Property. Specifically, the Property (i) consists of a single parcel of land of approximately 60,000+ square feet that has a structure which is not occupied for residential purposes, (ii) provides dispersal through the main roads of Route 62 East and West, Route 4 East and West and Route 225 East and West, which minimizes impact to the neighborhoods and allows for a safer travel for emergency apparatus, and (iii) does not extend the response time more than 1 minute from baseline to any section of populated town. As such, the Property meets the lot size and emergency response time requirements for the location of a fire station. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 4-0-0. Mr. Moonan recused himself from this agenda item..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
Feb 14Recommend approval of Article 8, Land Acquisition for Fire…Motion: Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend approval of Article 8, Land Acquisition…Passed 4–0 · see note
February 14, 2022: Recommend approval of Article 8, Land Acquisition for Fire Station - 139 The Great Road
Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend approval of Article 8, Land Acquisition for Fire Station - 139 The Great Road. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 4-0-0. Mr. Moonan recused himself from this topic.
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, PierceThe minutes say William Moonan stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend approval of Article 8, Land Acquisition for Fire Station - 139 The Great Road. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 4-0-0. Mr. Moonan recused himself from this topic..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pierce)
Feb 14Recommend approval of Article 9, Design and Project Management…Motion: Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend approval of Article 9, Design and…Passed 4–0 · see note
February 14, 2022: Recommend approval of Article 9, Design and Project Management for the Fire Station
Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend approval of Article 9, Design and Project Management for the Fire Station. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 4-0-0. Mr. Moonan recused himself from this topic.
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, PierceThe minutes say William Moonan stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend approval of Article 9, Design and Project Management for the Fire Station. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 4-0-0. Mr. Moonan recused himself from this topic..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pierce)
Feb 7Approve the FY23 base budget of 2.5% and the…Motion: Mr. Moonan moved to approve the FY23 base budget of 2.5%…Failed 2–3 · No: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell
February 7, 2022: Approve the FY23 base budget of 2.5% and the $75,000 for an Energy Manager as a separate line item on the Town Warrant
Mr. Moonan moved to approve the FY23 base budget of 2.5% and the $75,000 for an Energy Manager as a separate line item on the Town Warrant. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman nay; Ms. Mitchell nay; Ms. Malone nay; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion failed 2-3-0.
Yes: Moonan, PierceNo: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved to approve the FY23 base budget of 2.5% and the $75,000 for an Energy Manager as a separate line item on the Town Warrant. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman nay; Ms. Mitchell nay; Ms. Malone nay; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion failed 2-3-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Pierce)
Jan 31(i) approve that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement concerning…Motion: Ms. Mitchell moved to (i) approve that certain Purchase and Sale…Passed 4–0 · see note
January 31, 2022: (i) approve that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement concerning the Town's purchase of the property commonly known as 139 Great Road, substantially in the form presented to the Page |…
Ms. Mitchell moved to (i) approve that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement concerning the Town's purchase of the property commonly known as 139 Great Road, substantially in the form presented to the Page | 7 Board at its January 31, 2022 meeting, with changes to be approved by the Town Manager in the Town Manager's reasonable discretion in consultation with town counsel; and (ii) authorize the Town Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and to take all actions on behalf of the Town that are reasonably necessary, in the judgment of the Town Manager, to complete the purchase of the property in accordance with the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the applicable Town Meeting vote, including without limitation delivering closing funds and signing deeds, closing forms, closing documents, and settlement statements. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan (recused); Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, PierceThe roll call lists “Mr. Moonan (recused)”, so William Moonan is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to (i) approve that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement concerning the Town's purchase of the property commonly known as 139 Great Road, substantially in the form presented to the Page | 7 Board at its January 31, 2022 meeting, with changes to be approved by the Town Manager in the Town Manager's reasonable discretion in consultation with town counsel; and (ii) authorize the Town Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and to take all actions on behalf of the Town that are reasonably necessary, in the judgment of the Town Manager, to complete the purchase of the property in accordance with the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the applicable Town Meeting vote, including without limitation delivering closing funds and signing deeds, closing forms, closing documents, and settlement statements. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan (recused); Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
Jan 31Approve the Town Manager's recommendation of a 2.5% budget…Motion: Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the Town Manager's…Passed 3–2 · No: Moonan, Pierce
January 31, 2022: Approve the Town Manager's recommendation of a 2.5% budget that would include the position of an Energy Manager with a salary of $ 75,000
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the Town Manager's recommendation of a 2.5% budget that would include the position of an Energy Manager with a salary of $ 75,000. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan nay; Mr. Pierce nay. The motion passed 3-2-0.
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, MitchellNo: Moonan, Pierce
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the Town Manager's recommendation of a 2.5% budget that would include the position of an Energy Manager with a salary of $ 75,000. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan nay; Mr. Pierce nay. The motion passed 3-2-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Mitchell)
Jan 18Authorize Amendment 3 for North Road and Chelmsford Road…Motion: Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board authorize Amendment 3 for…Passed 4–0 · see note
January 18, 2022: Authorize Amendment 3 for North Road and Chelmsford Road intersection with the Green International Affiliates in the amount of $68,860, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of…
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board authorize Amendment 3 for North Road and Chelmsford Road intersection with the Green International Affiliates in the amount of $68,860, 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. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, MoonanEdward Pierce arrived at after the opening roll call, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board authorize Amendment 3 for North Road and Chelmsford Road intersection with the Green International Affiliates in the amount of $68,860, 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. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Mitchell)
Jan 18Approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer I/I fees…Motion: Mr. Moonan moved that the Town approve deferral of sewer connection…Passed 4–0 · see note
January 18, 2022: Approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer I/I fees for 310 Great Road in accordance with the memo from Public Works dated January 11, 2022, with all fees to be…
Mr. Moonan moved that the Town approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer I/I fees for 310 Great Road in accordance with the memo from Public Works dated January 11, 2022, with all fees to be paid prior to any issuance of certificates of occupancy. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye.; The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, MoonanEdward Pierce arrived at after the opening roll call, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved that the Town approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer I/I fees for 310 Great Road in accordance with the memo from Public Works dated January 11, 2022, with all fees to be paid prior to any issuance of certificates of occupancy. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye.; The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Malone)
Jan 18Approve the January 10, 2022 Meeting Minutes as amendedMotion: Mr. Moonan moved the Select Board approve the January 10, 2022…Passed 4–0 · see note
January 18, 2022: Approve the January 10, 2022 Meeting Minutes as amended
Mr. Moonan moved the Select Board approve the January 10, 2022 Meeting Minutes as amended. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, MoonanEdward Pierce arrived at after the opening roll call, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved the Select Board approve the January 10, 2022 Meeting Minutes as amended. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Malone)
Oct 25Reappoint Deb Edinger to the Conservation Commission (term ending…Motion: Deb Edinger move, that the Select Board reappoint Deb Edinger to…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
October 25, 2021: 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..”
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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