MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
May 9, 2022
11 recorded votes, 2 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 Public Hearing for the Aquifer Protection Permit Applications, for 18 Crosby Drive and 36 Crosby Drive
Mr. Hanegan moved to open the Public Hearing for the Aquifer Protection Permit Applications, for 18 Crosby Drive and 36 Crosby Drive. 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 open the Public Hearing for the Aquifer Protection Permit Applications, for 18 Crosby Drive and 36 Crosby Drive. 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)
36 Crosby Drive - Special Permit - Generator
Grant a Special Permit under Article 13 - Aquifer Protection Districts of the Zoning Bylaw to Cobalt PropCo, LLC, Bedford, MA 01730 in accordance with and as outlined in Page | 3 the Special...
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board grant a Special Permit under Article 13 - Aquifer Protection Districts of the Zoning Bylaw to Cobalt PropCo, LLC, Bedford, MA 01730 in accordance with and as outlined in Page | 3 the Special Permit request. With the contingency that signage will be posted adjacent to the tank fill stating "Fuel spill containment equipment should be on hand while refueling". 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 that the Select Board grant a Special Permit under Article 13 - Aquifer Protection Districts of the Zoning Bylaw to Cobalt PropCo, LLC, Bedford, MA 01730 in accordance with and as outlined in Page | 3 the Special Permit request. With the contingency that signage will be posted adjacent to the tank fill stating "Fuel spill containment equipment should be on hand while refueling". 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)
Close the Public Hearing
Mr. Pierce moved to close the Public Hearing. 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. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to close the Public Hearing. 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. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Malone)
Appoint Stephanie Keep (term ending June 30, 2023) and Alethea Yates (term ending June 30, 2025) to the Historic Preservation Commission
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Stephanie Keep to the Historic Preservation 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. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Alethea Yates to the Historic Preservation 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. 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.
The minutes write two motions by Ms. Fleischman (Stephanie Keep, then Alethea Yates) followed by one second (Mr. Pierce) and one roll call; shown as one vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Stephanie Keep to the Historic Preservation 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. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Alethea Yates to the Historic Preservation 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. 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 Karl Winkler to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an associate member, for a term ending June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Karl Winkler to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an associate member, 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 nay; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-1-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, PierceNo: Fleischman
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Karl Winkler to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an associate member, 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 nay; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-1-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
Appoint Richard Baughman 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
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board appoint Richard Baughman 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. 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
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board appoint Richard Baughman 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. 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: Malone, second: Hanegan)
Approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement request
Mr. Pierce moved to approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement request. 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 approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement request. 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)
Add the Minuteman Bikeway Extension article to the 2022 Special Town Meeting
Mr. Pierce moved to add the Minuteman Bikeway Extension article to the 2022 Special Town Meeting. 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 add the Minuteman Bikeway Extension article to the 2022 Special Town Meeting. 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 Consent Agenda, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign the One Day Alcohol Licenses on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Fleischman moved to approve the Consent Agenda, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign the One Day Alcohol 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. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to approve the Consent Agenda, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign the One Day Alcohol 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. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Pierce)
9.17.22 One Day Application - Job Lane House Wedding, One Day Liquor License
The Select Board will continue to meet virtually until such time the Select Board votes to meet in person, or until the State requires boards and committees to meet in person
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board will continue to meet virtually until such time the Select Board votes to meet in person, or until the State requires boards and committees to meet in person. Mr. Pierce seconded. Page | 12 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 will continue to meet virtually until such time the Select Board votes to meet in person, or until the State requires boards and committees to meet in person. Mr. Pierce seconded. Page | 12 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)
Enter into Executive Session for the purposes of discussing strategy related to litigation captioned, "Carol C. Amick, William S. Moonan, Gayle Porter Lewis, Sandra Blake, Michael J. Healey,...
Ms. Fleischman moved to enter into Executive Session for the purposes of discussing strategy related to litigation captioned, "Carol C. Amick, William S. Moonan, Gayle Porter Lewis, Sandra Blake, Michael J. Healey, Malinda Renee Healey, Michelle A. Healey, Linda Healey, Barbara P. Hitchcock, Jon L. O'Connor, Jan Van Steenwijk, Philip Terry Gleason, Laurie Gleason, and Daniel P. Carroll v. the Town of Bedford." And not to return to open session. 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
“Ms. Fleischman moved to enter into Executive Session for the purposes of discussing strategy related to litigation captioned, "Carol C. Amick, William S. Moonan, Gayle Porter Lewis, Sandra Blake, Michael J. Healey, Malinda Renee Healey, Michelle A. Healey, Linda Healey, Barbara P. Hitchcock, Jon L. O'Connor, Jan Van Steenwijk, Philip Terry Gleason, Laurie Gleason, and Daniel P. Carroll v. the Town of Bedford." And not to return to open session. 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: Fleischman, second: Hanegan)
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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