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June 27, 2022
22 recorded votes, 0 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
Close the Executive Session
Mr. Hanegan moved to close the Executive Session. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to close the Executive Session. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
Open the Public Session
Ms. Fleischman moved to open the Public Session. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to open the Public Session. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Malone)
Appoint George Hall and Nina Pickering- Cook of Anderson & Kreiger LLP as Town Co-Counsels for a term ending June 30, 2023, and authorize Town Manager Sarah Stanton to sign the appointment letters...
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint George Hall and Nina Pickering- Cook of Anderson & Kreiger LLP as Town Co-Counsels for a term ending June 30, 2023, and authorize Town Manager Sarah Stanton to sign the appointment letters on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint George Hall and Nina Pickering- Cook of Anderson & Kreiger LLP as Town Co-Counsels for a term ending June 30, 2023, and authorize Town Manager Sarah Stanton to sign the appointment letters on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Confirm the appointment of Josh Smith as the Recreation Director
Ms. Malone moved to confirm the appointment of Josh Smith as the Recreation Director. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved to confirm the appointment of Josh Smith as the Recreation Director. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Fleischman)
Reappoint Lewis Putney 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 Lewis Putney 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. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board reappoint Lewis Putney 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. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Pierce)
Reappoint Paul Purchia, Barbara Purchia, John Monahan, Joseph Piantedosi, John Cooper, James Burton, Roberta Ennis to the Patriotic Holiday Committee with term end dates that are listed in the...
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board reappoint Paul Purchia, Barbara Purchia, John Monahan, Joseph Piantedosi, John Cooper, James Burton, Roberta Ennis to the Patriotic Holiday Committee with term end dates that are listed in the memo: Committee Reappointments for June 27, 2022 Meeting, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board reappoint Paul Purchia, Barbara Purchia, John Monahan, Joseph Piantedosi, John Cooper, James Burton, Roberta Ennis to the Patriotic Holiday Committee with term end dates that are listed in the memo: Committee Reappointments for June 27, 2022 Meeting, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Pierce)
Reappoint Robin Steele to Recreation 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. Malone moved that the Select Board reappoint Robin Steele to Recreation 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. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board reappoint Robin Steele to Recreation 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. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Hanegan)
Reappoint William Speciale as Registrars of Voters 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 William Speciale as Registrars of Voters 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 motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint William Speciale as Registrars of Voters 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 motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pierce)
Reappoint Michael Barbehenn, Mark Levine, John Campos, Daniel Hurwitz, and Peter Desjardins to the Trails Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the...
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint Michael Barbehenn, Mark Levine, John Campos, Daniel Hurwitz, and Peter Desjardins to the Trails 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 motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint Michael Barbehenn, Mark Levine, John Campos, Daniel Hurwitz, and Peter Desjardins to the Trails 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 motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pierce)
Reappoint Paul Purchia as Veterans' Graves Officer for a term ending June 30, 2023 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint Paul Purchia as Veterans' Graves Officer for a term ending June 30, 2023 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint Paul Purchia as Veterans' Graves Officer for a term ending June 30, 2023 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
Reappoint Patricia Carluccio to the Volunteer Coordinating 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. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Patricia Carluccio to the Volunteer Coordinating 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. seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Patricia Carluccio to the Volunteer Coordinating 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. seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan)
Reappoint Angelo Colasante as a full member, and Kay Hamilton as an associate member, of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the...
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board reappoint Angelo Colasante as a full member, and Kay Hamilton as an associate member, of the Zoning Board of Appeals 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 motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board reappoint Angelo Colasante as a full member, and Kay Hamilton as an associate member, of the Zoning Board of Appeals 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 motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Pierce)
Approve the following bidders: ITEM BIDDER Water Treatment Chemicals Sodium Fluoride Univar Solutions USA, Inc. Page | 3 Sodium Hydroxide Univar Solutions USA, Inc. Sodium Hypochlorite Puraqua...
Mr. Pierce moved that the Board vote to approve the following bidders: ITEM BIDDER Water Treatment Chemicals Sodium Fluoride Univar Solutions USA, Inc. Page | 3 Sodium Hydroxide Univar Solutions USA, Inc. Sodium Hypochlorite Puraqua Pool Service, Inc. Fire Hydrants Billerica Winwater Works, Co. Water Quality Testing VOC, SOC, IO, Sodium, Lead & Copper Pace Analytical Services, LLC SMC, Nitrate and Nitrite Melport Enterprises dba Chemserve Radionuclides and Perchlorate Eurofins Eaton Analytical, LLC TTHM & HAA5 Microbac Laboratories, Inc. Ductile Iron Pipe No Award, conditional bid Plastic Drainage Pipe Billerica Winwater Works, Co. Road Castings Billerica Winwater Works, Co. Gasoline & Diesel Fuel Dennis K. Burke, Inc. Athletic Field Paint Pioneer Athletics Tree Services-Routine & Emergency Marquis Tree Service, Inc. Traffic Signal Maintenance Electric Light Company, Inc. Catch Basin Repair Tasco Construction, Inc. Guardrail/Fencing Installation Premier Fence, LLC Equipment Rental & Services (Catch Basin Cleaning) New England Storm Water Management Resurfacing and Reconstruction Paving Sunshine Paving Corp. Pavement Preservation Sealcoating, Inc. d/b/a indus Bituminous Sidewalks McIver Brothers to supply materials and/ or services for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Funding exists in the DPW operating budget approved at the 2022 Annual Town Meeting. The Town shall have the option to renew the Contracts for an additional two years in one-year increments. Materia
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved that the Board vote to approve the following bidders: ITEM BIDDER Water Treatment Chemicals Sodium Fluoride Univar Solutions USA, Inc. Page | 3 Sodium Hydroxide Univar Solutions USA, Inc. Sodium Hypochlorite Puraqua Pool Service, Inc. Fire Hydrants Billerica Winwater Works, Co. Water Quality Testing VOC, SOC, IO, Sodium, Lead & Copper Pace Analytical Services, LLC SMC, Nitrate and Nitrite Melport Enterprises dba Chemserve Radionuclides and Perchlorate Eurofins Eaton Analytical, LLC TTHM & HAA5 Microbac Laboratories, Inc. Ductile Iron Pipe No Award, conditional bid Plastic Drainage Pipe Billerica Winwater Works, Co. Road Castings Billerica Winwater Works, Co. Gasoline & Diesel Fuel Dennis K. Burke, Inc. Athletic Field Paint Pioneer Athletics Tree Services-Routine & Emergency Marquis Tree Service, Inc. Traffic Signal Maintenance Electric Light Company, Inc. Catch Basin Repair Tasco Construction, Inc. Guardrail/Fencing Installation Premier Fence, LLC Equipment Rental & Services (Catch Basin Cleaning) New England Storm Water Management Resurfacing and Reconstruction Paving Sunshine Paving Corp. Pavement Preservation Sealcoating, Inc. d/b/a indus Bituminous Sidewalks McIver Brothers to supply materials and/ or services for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Funding exists in the DPW operating budget approved at the 2022 Annual Town Meeting. The Town shall have the option to renew the Contracts for an additional two years in one-year increments. Materials and services are provided on a unit price basis and purchases from the successful bidders in future fiscal years are contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds as referenced in the memo: Material- Service Bids Select Board Mtg. June 27, 2022. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0...” (Motion: Pierce, second: Malone)
Approve the changes to refuse and recycling fees as described in the DPW director's memo
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the changes to refuse and recycling fees as described in the DPW director's memo. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the changes to refuse and recycling fees as described in the DPW director's memo. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Approve the creation of a new moratorium fee in the amount of $5000 that may be applied at the discretion of the DPW, only to Street Opening permits on roads on the moratorium list, which will be...
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the creation of a new moratorium fee in the amount of $5000 that may be applied at the discretion of the DPW, only to Street Opening permits on roads on the moratorium list, which will be updated annually to Page | 6 reflect the current list of roads resurfaced in the previous 5-year period. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the creation of a new moratorium fee in the amount of $5000 that may be applied at the discretion of the DPW, only to Street Opening permits on roads on the moratorium list, which will be updated annually to Page | 6 reflect the current list of roads resurfaced in the previous 5-year period. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer 1/1 fees for 240 South Road in accordance with the memo from Public Works dated June 6, 2022, with all fees to be paid prior to any issuance of...
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Town approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer 1/1 fees for 240 South Road in accordance with the memo from Public Works dated June 6, 2022, with all fees to be paid prior to any issuance of certificates of occupancy. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Town approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer 1/1 fees for 240 South Road in accordance with the memo from Public Works dated June 6, 2022, with all fees to be paid prior to any issuance of certificates of occupancy. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Pierce)
Adopt the FY2023 Ambulance Rates as outlined in the memo dated June 13, 2022 from Chief David Grunes and Finance Director David Castellarin: Page | 7 BLS $1,594.43 ALS-1 $1,935.08 ALS-2 $2,845.25...
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board adopt the FY2023 Ambulance Rates as outlined in the memo dated June 13, 2022 from Chief David Grunes and Finance Director David Castellarin: Page | 7 BLS $1,594.43 ALS-1 $1,935.08 ALS-2 $2,845.25 Mileage $34.47 Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board adopt the FY2023 Ambulance Rates as outlined in the memo dated June 13, 2022 from Chief David Grunes and Finance Director David Castellarin: Page | 7 BLS $1,594.43 ALS-1 $1,935.08 ALS-2 $2,845.25 Mileage $34.47 Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Pierce)
Approve the MITRE Corporation-Proposed PILOT Agreement substantially in the form as presented to the Board, and delegate the Town Manager and Town Counsel to negotiate the final execution copy
Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board approve the MITRE Corporation-Proposed PILOT Agreement substantially in the form as presented to the Board, and delegate the Town Manager and Town Counsel to negotiate the final execution copy. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board approve the MITRE Corporation-Proposed PILOT Agreement substantially in the form as presented to the Board, and delegate the Town Manager and Town Counsel to negotiate the final execution copy. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Malone)
Approve the Consent Agenda
Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
Approve the Town Manager's request to roll over 183.041 hours of vacation time from fiscal year 2022, to fiscal year 2023
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the Town Manager's request to roll over 183.041 hours of vacation time from fiscal year 2022, to fiscal year 2023. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the Town Manager's request to roll over 183.041 hours of vacation time from fiscal year 2022, to fiscal year 2023. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Hanegan)
Affirm the ARPA plan originally approved by the Select Board in July 2021 and amended in June 2022
Mr. Pierce moved to affirm the ARPA plan originally approved by the Select Board in July 2021 and amended in June 2022. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to affirm the ARPA plan originally approved by the Select Board in July 2021 and amended in June 2022. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Malone)
Adjourn
Mr. Hanegan moved to adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
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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