MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
February 22, 2022
10 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 appointment of Kenneth Fong as the interim police chief consistent with the employment agreement in the paperwork
Mr. Moonan moved to approve the appointment of Kenneth Fong as the interim police chief consistent with the employment agreement in the paperwork. 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 approve the appointment of Kenneth Fong as the interim police chief consistent with the employment agreement in the paperwork. 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)
Approve the Public Library HVAC design and construction administration contract with Northeast Engineering and Commissioning Service, Inc. of Westwood Mass in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand...
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the Public Library HVAC design and construction administration contract with Northeast Engineering and Commissioning Service, Inc. of Westwood Mass in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($200,500) from the funding approved by Annual Town Meeting of May 2021 under Article 21. Further, she moved that the Select Board authorize Town Manager, Sarah Stanton, to sign the contract on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the Public Library HVAC design and construction administration contract with Northeast Engineering and Commissioning Service, Inc. of Westwood Mass in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($200,500) from the funding approved by Annual Town Meeting of May 2021 under Article 21. Further, she moved that the Select Board authorize Town Manager, Sarah Stanton, to sign the contract on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pierce)
Make amendments to Article 2, debate rules, and that the Select Board recommend approval of article 2
Mr. Moonan moved to make amendments to Article 2, debate rules, and that the Select Board recommend approval of article 2. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved to make amendments to Article 2, debate rules, and that the Select Board recommend approval of article 2. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Pierce)
Give a recommendation on Article 12 at Town Meeting
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board give a recommendation on Article 12 at Town Meeting. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board give a recommendation on Article 12 at Town Meeting. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pierce)
Recommend approval of Article 15
Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend approval of Article 15. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend approval of Article 15. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Moonan)
Recommend approval of Article 23 at $969,190
Mr. Pierce moved to recommend approval of Article 23 at $969,190. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to recommend approval of Article 23 at $969,190. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Moonan)
Recommend approval of Article 24
Mr. Pierce moved to recommend approval of Article 24. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to recommend approval of Article 24. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Mitchell)
Recommend approval of Article 25
Mr. Pierce moved to recommend approval of Article 25. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to recommend approval of Article 25. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Moonan)
Approve the consent agenda, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Moonan moved to approve the consent agenda, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved to approve the consent agenda, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Mitchell)
Adjourn
Mr. Moonan moved to adjourn. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved to adjourn. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman 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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