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February 7, 2022
7 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
1. Regular Session Minutes- January 31, 2022
Approve the minutes of January 31, 2022, as amended
Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the minutes of January 31, 2022, as amended. Mr. Pierce seconded. Page | 1 Materials: January 31, 2022 Meeting Minutes. 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 to approve the minutes of January 31, 2022, as amended. Mr. Pierce seconded. Page | 1 Materials: January 31, 2022 Meeting Minutes. 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)
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)
Appoint Kathleen Smith to the Bedford Housing Authority, effective March 13, 2022, for a term ending March 13, 2027, and Page | 2 authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on...
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board appoint Kathleen Smith to the Bedford Housing Authority, effective March 13, 2022, for a term ending March 13, 2027, and Page | 2 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 Kathleen Smith to the Bedford Housing Authority, effective March 13, 2022, for a term ending March 13, 2027, and Page | 2 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)
Approve the Declaration and Dedication of Public Land for Temporary Construction Easements and Permanent Easements for the Property, substantially in the form presented to the Board at its...
Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the Declaration and Dedication of Public Land for Temporary Construction Easements and Permanent Easements for the Property, substantially in the form presented to the Board at its February 7, 2022 meeting, with changes to be approved by the Chair of the Select Board in the Chair's reasonable discretion in consultation with town counsel; and to authorize the Chair of the Select Board to execute the Declaration and Dedication of Public Land for Temporary Construction Easements and Permanent Easements for the Property and to take all actions on behalf of the Town that are reasonably necessary, in the judgment of the Chair of the Select Board, to complete the Declaration and Dedications as set forth above and the applicable Town Meeting vote. 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 to approve the Declaration and Dedication of Public Land for Temporary Construction Easements and Permanent Easements for the Property, substantially in the form presented to the Board at its February 7, 2022 meeting, with changes to be approved by the Chair of the Select Board in the Chair's reasonable discretion in consultation with town counsel; and to authorize the Chair of the Select Board to execute the Declaration and Dedication of Public Land for Temporary Construction Easements and Permanent Easements for the Property and to take all actions on behalf of the Town that are reasonably necessary, in the judgment of the Chair of the Select Board, to complete the Declaration and Dedications as set forth above and the applicable Town Meeting vote. 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)
Authorize Chair Margot Fleishman to execute the National Environmental Policy Act Temporary Occupancy and Section 4(f) de minimis Impact Determination forms for town-owned property located at...
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board authorize Chair Margot Fleishman to execute the National Environmental Policy Act Temporary Occupancy and Section 4(f) de minimis Impact Determination forms for town-owned property located at Depot Park; 9 Mudge Way; 350A Concord Road; and 398 Concord Road as described in the Public Works memo dated February 2, 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
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board authorize Chair Margot Fleishman to execute the National Environmental Policy Act Temporary Occupancy and Section 4(f) de minimis Impact Determination forms for town-owned property located at Depot Park; 9 Mudge Way; 350A Concord Road; and 398 Concord Road as described in the Public Works memo dated February 2, 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: Mitchell, second: Moonan)
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)
Enter into Executive Session for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract...
Mr. Moonan moved to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. 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 enter into Executive Session for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. 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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