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September 12, 2022
29 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
During the meeting:
- Bopha Malone arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Adjourn into Executive session for the purposes of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or litigation to return to open session
Mr. Pierce moved to adjourn into Executive session for the purposes of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or litigation to return to open session. Mr. Hanegan seconded. (Ms. Malone had not arrived yet) The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Fleischman, Hanegan, Mitchell, PierceBopha Malone had not yet joined the meeting and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to adjourn into Executive session for the purposes of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or litigation to return to open session. Mr. Hanegan seconded. (Ms. Malone had not arrived yet) The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Hanegan)
Open the Public Utility Hearings
Mr. Pierce moved to open the Public Utility Hearings. 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 open the Public Utility Hearings. 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 to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated July 14, 2022, for Middlesex Turnpike on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy
Mr. Pierce moved that the Town approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated July 14, 2022, for Middlesex Turnpike on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy. Seconded by Ms. Malone. 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 Town approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated July 14, 2022, for Middlesex Turnpike on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy. Seconded by Ms. Malone. 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)
Approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated August 5, 2022, for South Rd on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy
Mr. Pierce moved that the Town approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated August 5, 2022, for South Rd on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy. Seconded by Ms. Malone. 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 Town approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated August 5, 2022, for South Rd on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy. Seconded by Ms. Malone. 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)
Approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated August 6, 2022, for South Rd on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy
Mr. Pierce moved that the Town approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated August 6, 2022, for South Rd on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy. 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 Town approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated August 6, 2022, for South Rd on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy. 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)
Approve Weston & Sampson Phase #6 Sewer Rehabilitation Design contract in the amount of $28,500
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town approve Weston & Sampson Phase #6 Sewer Rehabilitation Design contract in the amount of $28,500. 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 Town approve Weston & Sampson Phase #6 Sewer Rehabilitation Design contract in the amount of $28,500. 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)
Approve VHB Contract Amendment 16 revised September 6, 2022 in the amount of $136,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated September 8, 2022
Ms. Malone moved that the Town approve VHB Contract Amendment 16 revised September 6, 2022 in the amount of $136,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated September 8, 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.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Town approve VHB Contract Amendment 16 revised September 6, 2022 in the amount of $136,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated September 8, 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)
Approve KJS, Inc., Change Order #1 for the 2022 Water Main Improvement Project in the amount of $218,143.51
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town approve KJS, Inc., Change Order #1 for the 2022 Water Main Improvement Project in the amount of $218,143.51. 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 Town approve KJS, Inc., Change Order #1 for the 2022 Water Main Improvement Project in the amount of $218,143.51. 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 request to install the "Burma Shave" style signs as proposed by the Bicycle Advisory Committee as a temporary sign following Section 7 of the Bedford Traffic Rules and Regulations
Ms. Malone moved that the Town approve the request to install the "Burma Shave" style signs as proposed by the Bicycle Advisory Committee as a temporary sign following Section 7 of the Bedford Traffic Rules and Regulations. 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. Malone moved that the Town approve the request to install the "Burma Shave" style signs as proposed by the Bicycle Advisory Committee as a temporary sign following Section 7 of the Bedford Traffic Rules and Regulations. 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)
1. Zoning Board of Appeals - John Hadden
Reappoint John Hadden to 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
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board reappoint John Hadden to 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 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 reappoint John Hadden to 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 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)
2. Conservation Commission- David Santos
Appoint David Santos to the Conservation Commission 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 moved that the Select Board appoint David Santos to the Conservation Commission 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
“Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board appoint David Santos to the Conservation Commission 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: Pierce, second: Hanegan)
3. Patriotic Holiday Committee - John Pecora and Peter Ricci
Appoint John Percora to the Patriotic Holiday Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023, and Peter Ricci to the Patriotic Holiday Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town...
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board appoint John Percora to the Patriotic Holiday Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023, and Peter Ricci to the Patriotic Holiday Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letters 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. Malone moved that the Select Board appoint John Percora to the Patriotic Holiday Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023, and Peter Ricci to the Patriotic Holiday Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letters 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)
4. Energy and Sustainability Committee - Patricia Fabian
Appoint Patricia Fabian to the Energy and Sustainability Committee 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 moved that the Select Board appoint Patricia Fabian to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025 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
“Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board appoint Patricia Fabian to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025 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: Pierce, second: Hanegan)
5. Council on Aging Board -Virginia Wang
Appoint Virginia Wang to the Council on Aging Board for a term ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the Town manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board appoint Virginia Wang to the Council on Aging Board 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. Malone moved that the Select Board appoint Virginia Wang to the Council on Aging Board 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: Malone, second: Pierce)
6. Cultural Council - Dianne Grattan
Appoint Dianne Grattan to the Bedford Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2025 and authorize the Town manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Dianne Grattan to the Bedford Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2025 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 Dianne Grattan to the Bedford Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2025 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)
7. Arbor Resources Committee - Elizabeth Knox
At a duly called public meeting of the Bedford Select Board on September 12, 2022, the Board voted as follows with respect to that certain parcel of land and all improvements commonly known as 33...
Ms. Malone moved at a duly called public meeting of the Bedford Select Board on September 12, 2022, the Board voted as follows with respect to that certain parcel of land and all improvements commonly known as 33 Shawsheen Road, Bedford, Massachusetts, as described in that certain deed dated June 24, 1981 and recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds in Book 51776, Page 397 (the "Property"): (a) To approve that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement concerning the Town's purchase of the Property, in the form presented to the Board at its September 12, 2022 meeting; (b) To authorize the Town Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and to take all actions on behalf of the Town that are reasonably necessary, in the judgment of the Town Manager, to complete the purchase of the Property in accordance with the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the applicable Town Meeting vote, including without limitation delivering closing funds and signing deeds, closing forms, closing documents, and settlement statements; and (c) That advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for the Town's acquisition of the Property will not benefit the governmental body's interest due to the unique qualities of the Property. Specifically, the Property is uniquely situated adjacent to the Shawsheen Cemetery, and acquiring this Property will support a future expansion of the cemetery. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved at a duly called public meeting of the Bedford Select Board on September 12, 2022, the Board voted as follows with respect to that certain parcel of land and all improvements commonly known as 33 Shawsheen Road, Bedford, Massachusetts, as described in that certain deed dated June 24, 1981 and recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds in Book 51776, Page 397 (the "Property"): (a) To approve that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement concerning the Town's purchase of the Property, in the form presented to the Board at its September 12, 2022 meeting; (b) To authorize the Town Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and to take all actions on behalf of the Town that are reasonably necessary, in the judgment of the Town Manager, to complete the purchase of the Property in accordance with the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the applicable Town Meeting vote, including without limitation delivering closing funds and signing deeds, closing forms, closing documents, and settlement statements; and (c) That advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for the Town's acquisition of the Property will not benefit the governmental body's interest due to the unique qualities of the Property. Specifically, the Property is uniquely situated adjacent to the Shawsheen Cemetery, and acquiring this Property will support a future expansion of the cemetery. 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)
Approve PMA Consultants of Braintree Mass as the OPM for the Fire Station project
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board vote to approve PMA Consultants of Braintree Mass as the OPM for the Fire Station project. He further moved that the Select Board authorize Town Manager, Sarah Stanton, or her appointee(s) to enter into negotiation with PMA for the services fee from the funding as voted by the 2022 Annual Town Meeting - Article 9. 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 vote to approve PMA Consultants of Braintree Mass as the OPM for the Fire Station project. He further moved that the Select Board authorize Town Manager, Sarah Stanton, or her appointee(s) to enter into negotiation with PMA for the services fee from the funding as voted by the 2022 Annual Town Meeting - Article 9. 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)
Call a Special Town Meeting for the November 14 2022 at Bedford High School Auditorium (9 Mudge Way) at 7:00 PM
Mr. Pierce moved to call a Special Town Meeting for the November 14 2022 at Bedford High School Auditorium (9 Mudge Way) at 7:00 PM. Seconded by Ms. Malone. 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 call a Special Town Meeting for the November 14 2022 at Bedford High School Auditorium (9 Mudge Way) at 7:00 PM. Seconded by Ms. Malone. 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)
Recommend Article #1 Debate Rules as amended
Mr. Hanegan moved to recommend Article #1 Debate Rules as amended. Mr. Pierce 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
“Mr. Hanegan moved to recommend Article #1 Debate Rules as amended. Mr. Pierce 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: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
Recommend Article #2 Community Preservation Budget
Mr. Hanegan moved to recommend Article #2 Community Preservation Budget. 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 to recommend Article #2 Community Preservation Budget. 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)
Recommend Article #3 Amended FY2023 Community Preservation Budget
Mr. Hanegan moved to recommend Article #3 Amended FY2023 Community Preservation Budget. 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 recommend Article #3 Amended FY2023 Community Preservation Budget. 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)
Recommend Article #4 Appropriate Funds for Collective Bargaining Agreements
Mr. Pierce moved to recommend Article #4 Appropriate Funds for Collective Bargaining Agreements. 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 recommend Article #4 Appropriate Funds for Collective Bargaining Agreements. 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)
Recommend Article #5 Appropriate Funs for Minuteman High School Assessment - FY2023
Mr. Pierce moved to recommend Article #5 Appropriate Funs for Minuteman High School Assessment - FY2023. 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 recommend Article #5 Appropriate Funs for Minuteman High School Assessment - FY2023. 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)
Recommend Article #6 Home Rule Petition - Legal Notice Media Requirements
Mr. Hanegan moved to recommend Article #6 Home Rule Petition - Legal Notice Media Requirements. 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 recommend Article #6 Home Rule Petition - Legal Notice Media Requirements. 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)
Recommend Article #7 Minuteman Bikeway Extension
Mr. Pierce moved to recommend Article #7 Minuteman Bikeway Extension. 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 recommend Article #7 Minuteman Bikeway Extension. 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)
Approve the Consent Agenda
Mr. Pierce moved to approve the Consent Agenda. 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 Consent Agenda. 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)
2. The Town releases the deed restriction and windfall profits would come back to
Exercise right of first refusal to acquire the property
Ms. Fleischman moved to exercise right of first refusal to acquire the property. 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 to exercise right of first refusal to acquire the property. 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)
Submit a letter of support for the Zoning Board of Appeals LIP at 330 South Road
Ms. Fleischman reported on the Zoning Board of Appeals and requested that the Select Board should submit a letter of support regarding the Zoning Board of Appeals LIP at 330 South Road. Ms. Fleischman moved. 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.
The minutes say Ms. Fleischman asked that the Select Board submit a letter of support for the ZBA LIP at 330 South Road, then “Ms. Fleischman moved. Mr. Hanegan seconded.” without writing out the motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman reported on the Zoning Board of Appeals and requested that the Select Board should submit a letter of support regarding the Zoning Board of Appeals LIP at 330 South Road. Ms. Fleischman moved. 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)
Adjourn to executive session for the purposes of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or litigation
Mr. Hanegan moved to adjourn to executive session for the purposes of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or litigation. 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 adjourn to executive session for the purposes of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or litigation. 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)
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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