MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
April 25, 2022
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Emily Mitchell, Bopha Malone, Shawn Hanegan, Edward Pierce, Margot Fleischman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the Utility Hearing for Eversource for the Chelmsford Road and North Road Intersection
Mr. Pierce moved to open the Utility Hearing for Eversource for the Chelmsford Road and North Road Intersection. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to open the Utility Hearing for Eversource for the Chelmsford Road and North Road Intersection. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Malone)
Appoint Dennis Ross to the Board of Assessors (term ending March 11, 2023), jointly with the Board of Assessors
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Board of Assessors and the Select Board appoint Mr. Dennis Ross to the Board of Assessors for a period ending March 11, 2023, and authorize the Town Manager and the Assessing Director to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board and the Board of Assessors. Ms. Wolk seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan nay; Mr. Pierce nay. The Board of Assessors was polled individually: Ms. Neale nay; Ms. Wolk aye. The motion passed 4-3-0.
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, MitchellNo: Hanegan, PierceJoint vote of the Select Board and the Board of Assessors to fill an Assessors vacancy (seconded by Assessor Ms. Wolk). Select Board roll call: Ms. Fleischman, Ms. Mitchell and Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan and Mr. Pierce nay. With the Assessors (Ms. Neale nay, Ms. Wolk aye) the joint motion passed 4-3-0. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. It was seconded by Ms. Wolk, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Board of Assessors and the Select Board appoint Mr. Dennis Ross to the Board of Assessors for a period ending March 11, 2023, and authorize the Town Manager and the Assessing Director to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board and the Board of Assessors. Ms. Wolk seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan nay; Mr. Pierce nay. The Board of Assessors was polled individually: Ms. Neale nay; Ms. Wolk aye. The motion passed 4-3-0..” (Motion: Fleischman)
Close the Public Hearing
Mr. Pierce moved to close the Public Hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to close the Public Hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Hanegan)
Approve the petition presented by NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY DBA EVERSOURCE ENERGY for the purpose of obtaining a Page | 4 Grant of Location to relocate three (3) poles on Chelmsford Road, five (5)...
Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board approve the petition presented by NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY DBA EVERSOURCE ENERGY for the purpose of obtaining a Page | 4 Grant of Location to relocate three (3) poles on Chelmsford Road, five (5) poles on North Road and install one (1) new pole on Chelmsford Road. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board approve the petition presented by NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY DBA EVERSOURCE ENERGY for the purpose of obtaining a Page | 4 Grant of Location to relocate three (3) poles on Chelmsford Road, five (5) poles on North Road and install one (1) new pole on Chelmsford Road. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Malone)
Appoint Ms. Jennifer McClain as an alternate member of the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of...
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Ms. Jennifer McClain as an alternate member of the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Pierce seconded. Page | 5 The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Ms. Jennifer McClain as an alternate member of the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Pierce seconded. Page | 5 The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Pierce)
Appoint Ms. Hon-Anderson as an alternate member of the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2023, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the...
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Ms. Hon-Anderson as an alternate member of the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2023, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment 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. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Ms. Hon-Anderson as an alternate member of the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2023, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment 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. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Appoint Christopher Gittins to the Community Preservation Committee to replace Jacinda Barbehenn for a term ending June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on...
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Christopher Gittins to the Community Preservation Committee to replace Jacinda Barbehenn 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. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Christopher Gittins to the Community Preservation Committee to replace Jacinda Barbehenn 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. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Pierce)
Appoint Todd Crowley to the Transportation Advisory Committee to replace Christopher Gittins for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on...
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Todd Crowley to the Transportation Advisory Committee to replace Christopher Gittins for a term ending June 30, 2025, 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. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Todd Crowley to the Transportation Advisory Committee to replace Christopher Gittins for a term ending June 30, 2025, 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. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Pierce)
Approve the Consent Agenda
Mr. Pierce moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Page | 7 The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Page | 7 The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Hanegan)
Approve the outdoor dining permits of the Minuteman Diner and Ken's NY Deli
Mr. Pierce moved to approve the outdoor dining permits of the Minuteman Diner and Ken's NY Deli. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to approve the outdoor dining permits of the Minuteman Diner and Ken's NY Deli. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Hanegan)
Accept the donation from Revise Energy
Mr. Hanegan moved to accept the donation from Revise Energy. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to accept the donation from Revise Energy. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
Have Ms. Stanton as the Town's primary representative on MAPC (Metropolitan Area Planning Council) and Margot Fleischman as the alternate member
Ms. Fleischman moved to have Ms. Stanton as the Town's primary representative on MAPC (Metropolitan Area Planning Council) and Margot Fleischman as the alternate member. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Page | 10 The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to have Ms. Stanton as the Town's primary representative on MAPC (Metropolitan Area Planning Council) and Margot Fleischman as the alternate member. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Page | 10 The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Hanegan)
Enter into Executive session for the purposes of discussing strategy related to the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or value of real property, or litigation and not to return to Open Session
Mr. Pierce moved to enter into Executive session for the purposes of discussing strategy related to the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or value of real property, or litigation and not to return to Open Session. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to enter into Executive session for the purposes of discussing strategy related to the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or value of real property, or litigation and not to return to Open Session. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Fleischman)
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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