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21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Emily Mitchell, Bopha Malone, Shawn Hanegan, Edward Pierce, Margot Fleischman
Absent: None
Approve the purchase of the above vehicles from Liberty Chevrolet, Inc., 90 Bay State Road, Wakefield, MA 01880, in the amount of $369,703.00, with estimated delivery dates between December 2022...
Ms. Malone moved that the Town approve the purchase of the above vehicles from Liberty Chevrolet, Inc., 90 Bay State Road, Wakefield, MA 01880, in the amount of $369,703.00, with estimated delivery dates between December 2022 and February 2023. 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.
“Ms. Malone moved that the Town approve the purchase of the above vehicles from Liberty Chevrolet, Inc., 90 Bay State Road, Wakefield, MA 01880, in the amount of $369,703.00, with estimated delivery dates between December 2022 and February 2023. 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: Malone, second: Fleischman)
Approve W.H. Hughes, Inc. contract for the Maintenance of Municipal Street Lights in the amount of $5,100.00 to include General Operations and the Annual Survey
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town approve W.H. Hughes, Inc. contract for the Maintenance of Municipal Street Lights in the amount of $5,100.00 to include General Operations and the Annual Survey. 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.
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town approve W.H. Hughes, Inc. contract for the Maintenance of Municipal Street Lights in the amount of $5,100.00 to include General Operations and the Annual Survey. 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: Hanegan, second: Fleischman)
Approve N. Granese & Sons, Inc. contract for the 2022 Water Main Cleaning and Lining Project in the amount of $707,350.15
Mr. Pierce moved that the Town approve N. Granese & Sons, Inc. contract for the 2022 Water Main Cleaning and Lining Project in the amount of $707,350.15. Ms. Fleischman seconded. Page | 3 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.
“Mr. Pierce moved that the Town approve N. Granese & Sons, Inc. contract for the 2022 Water Main Cleaning and Lining Project in the amount of $707,350.15. Ms. Fleischman seconded. Page | 3 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)
Approve the contract for the feasibility study at the 108 Carlisle Rd site with Weston & Sampson Engineers of Reading, MA in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) from the funding...
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the contract for the feasibility study at the 108 Carlisle Rd site with Weston & Sampson Engineers of Reading, MA in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) from the funding approved by Annual Town Meeting. Furthermore, he moved that the Select Board authorize Town Manager Sarah Stanton to sign the contract on behalf of the Select Board. Seconded by Mr. Pierce. 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.
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the contract for the feasibility study at the 108 Carlisle Rd site with Weston & Sampson Engineers of Reading, MA in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) from the funding approved by Annual Town Meeting. Furthermore, he moved that the Select Board authorize Town Manager Sarah Stanton to sign the contract on behalf of the Select Board. Seconded by Mr. Pierce. 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)
Reappoint Joseph Topol as the Constable for a term ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint Joseph Topol as the Constable for a term ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment 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.
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint Joseph Topol as the Constable for a term ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment 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: Mitchell, second: Pierce)
Reappoint Steven Hagan, James Shea, Joseph Piantedosi to the Depot Park Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf...
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Steven Hagan, James Shea, Joseph Piantedosi to the Depot Park Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment 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.
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Steven Hagan, James Shea, Joseph Piantedosi to the Depot Park Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment 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: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
Reappoint Deb Edinger to the Arbor Resources Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024, Barbara Tornheim for a term ending June 30, 2025, Daniel Smythe, Jr. for a term ending June 30, 2023, Molly...
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board reappoint Deb Edinger to the Arbor Resources Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024, Barbara Tornheim for a term ending June 30, 2025, Daniel Smythe, Jr. for a term ending June 30, 2023, Molly Haskell for a term ending June 30, 2023, and Daniel Churella for a term ending June 30, 2024 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment 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.
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board reappoint Deb Edinger to the Arbor Resources Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024, Barbara Tornheim for a term ending June 30, 2025, Daniel Smythe, Jr. for a term ending June 30, 2023, Molly Haskell for a term ending June 30, 2023, and Daniel Churella for a term ending June 30, 2024 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment 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: Malone, second: Pierce)
Reappoint Michael Rosenberg, Peter Ricci, Cheryl Milroy, Julie McCay Turner, Roberta Ennis, Christine Anderson to the Bedford 300 Exploratory Task Force for terms ending June 30, 2023 and...
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board reappoint Michael Rosenberg, Peter Ricci, Cheryl Milroy, Julie McCay Turner, Roberta Ennis, Christine Anderson to the Bedford 300 Exploratory Task Force for terms ending June 30, 2023 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment 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.
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board reappoint Michael Rosenberg, Peter Ricci, Cheryl Milroy, Julie McCay Turner, Roberta Ennis, Christine Anderson to the Bedford 300 Exploratory Task Force for terms ending June 30, 2023 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment 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: Malone, second: Pierce)
Reappoint Margaret Siciliano to the Bedford Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Margaret Siciliano to the Bedford Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment 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.
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Margaret Siciliano to the Bedford Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment 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: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
Reappoint Frank Richichi and Lori Eggert to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board reappoint Frank Richichi and Lori Eggert to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. 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.
“Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board reappoint Frank Richichi and Lori Eggert to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. 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)
Reappoint Roberta Ennis to the Council on Aging Board for a term ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board reappoint Roberta Ennis to the Council on Aging Board for a term ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. 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.
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board reappoint Roberta Ennis to the Council on Aging Board for a term ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. 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: Malone, second: Fleischman)
Reappoint Roberta Ennis and Susan Schwartz to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint Roberta Ennis and Susan Schwartz to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment 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.
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint Roberta Ennis and Susan Schwartz to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment 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: Mitchell, second: Malone)
Reappoint Daniel Bostwick to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board reappoint Daniel Bostwick to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment 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.
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board reappoint Daniel Bostwick to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment 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)
Reappoint Alan Long and Salvatore Canciello to the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the...
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board reappoint Alan Long and Salvatore Canciello to the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Pierce seconded. Page | 8 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.
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board reappoint Alan Long and Salvatore Canciello to the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Pierce seconded. Page | 8 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)
Reappoint Kylie Butler to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust for a term ending June 30, 2024 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Kylie Butler to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust for a term ending June 30, 2024 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. 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.
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Kylie Butler to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust for a term ending June 30, 2024 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. 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: Hanegan, second: Fleischman)
Reappoint Susan Schwartz to the Youth and Family Services Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025 Page | 9 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select...
Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board reappoint Susan Schwartz to the Youth and Family Services Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025 Page | 9 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment 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.
“Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board reappoint Susan Schwartz to the Youth and Family Services Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025 Page | 9 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment 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: Pierce, second: Malone)
Appoint David Goldbaum to the Community Preservation Committee as the Historic Preservation Commission member for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the...
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint David Goldbaum to the Community Preservation Committee as the Historic Preservation Commission member 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.
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint David Goldbaum to the Community Preservation Committee as the Historic Preservation Commission member 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)
Dissolve the ad hoc Hartwell Road Committee
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board dissolve the ad hoc Hartwell Road Committee. 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.
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board dissolve the ad hoc Hartwell Road Committee. 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)
Approve the Consent Agenda and authorize to Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the Consent Agenda and authorize to Town Manager to sign 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.
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the Consent Agenda and authorize to Town Manager to sign 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)
Meet in person, utilizing hybrid technology, beginning on June 27, 2022
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board meet in person, utilizing hybrid technology, beginning on June 27, 2022. 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.
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board meet in person, utilizing hybrid technology, beginning on June 27, 2022. 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: Malone, second: Pierce)
Enter into Executive session for purposes of discussing strategy related to land acquisition of 139 The Great Road and strategy related to litigation captioned, "Carol C. Amick, William S. Moonan,...
Mr. Hanegan moved to enter into Executive session for purposes of discussing strategy related to land acquisition of 139 The Great Road and 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. Pierce seconded. Page | 13 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.
“Mr. Hanegan moved to enter into Executive session for purposes of discussing strategy related to land acquisition of 139 The Great Road and 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. Pierce seconded. Page | 13 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)
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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