MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
September 26, 2022
16 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
Open the Public Session
Mr. Hanegan moved to open the Public Session. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to open the Public Session. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
Open the public hearing
Mr. Pierce moved to open the public hearing. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to open the public hearing. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Fleischman)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Hanegan moved to close the public hearing. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to close the public hearing. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Fleischman)
Grant approval for a license amendment under M.G.L Chapter 148 for above-ground storage on land at 32 Wiggins Avenue owned by First Camelot, LLC referenced in the application for an amended...
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board grant approval for a license amendment under M.G.L Chapter 148 for above-ground storage on land at 32 Wiggins Avenue owned by First Camelot, LLC referenced in the application for an amended license dated July 1, 2022 as submitted subject to the following contingencies: 1. Anika will voluntarily surrender the license when they or a wholly owned subsidiary is no longer utilizing the property for its current purpose. 2. There shall be no more than one loading or off-loading of hazardous materials operations on site at one time. 3. All safety devices shall be exercised and maintained to the manufacturer's recommended specifications. 4. The storage of flammable material on the site shall be limited to: No more than 13,500 gallons of flammable liquids No more than 3,000 gallons of combustible liquids 5. Anika will cause to have a qualified third party, approved by the Bedford Fire Department, review storage and process procedures to ensure compliance with this license and applicable laws, regulations and standards specific to the use of flammable and combustible liquids and gases. The review shall be conducted at a period not to exceed 36 months from issuance of the license and subsequently within Page | 2 every 36-month period following while the storage allowed by this license is in effect. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board grant approval for a license amendment under M.G.L Chapter 148 for above-ground storage on land at 32 Wiggins Avenue owned by First Camelot, LLC referenced in the application for an amended license dated July 1, 2022 as submitted subject to the following contingencies: 1. Anika will voluntarily surrender the license when they or a wholly owned subsidiary is no longer utilizing the property for its current purpose. 2. There shall be no more than one loading or off-loading of hazardous materials operations on site at one time. 3. All safety devices shall be exercised and maintained to the manufacturer's recommended specifications. 4. The storage of flammable material on the site shall be limited to: No more than 13,500 gallons of flammable liquids No more than 3,000 gallons of combustible liquids 5. Anika will cause to have a qualified third party, approved by the Bedford Fire Department, review storage and process procedures to ensure compliance with this license and applicable laws, regulations and standards specific to the use of flammable and combustible liquids and gases. The review shall be conducted at a period not to exceed 36 months from issuance of the license and subsequently within Page | 2 every 36-month period following while the storage allowed by this license is in effect. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Pierce)
5. Anika will cause to have a qualified third party, approved by the Bedford Fire
Approve the purchase of one Fire Command Vehicle to MHQ, Inc. 401 Elm Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 at the net bid price of $69,785.06
Ms. Malone moved the board to approve the purchase of one Fire Command Vehicle to MHQ, Inc. 401 Elm Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 at the net bid price of $69,785.06. Mr. Pierce seconded. Page | 4 The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved the board to approve the purchase of one Fire Command Vehicle to MHQ, Inc. 401 Elm Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 at the net bid price of $69,785.06. Mr. Pierce seconded. Page | 4 The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Pierce)
Approve the contract amendment for N. Granese & Sons, Inc. for the mater main work between Sweetwater Ave and Fawn Circle in the amount of $54,900
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the contract amendment for N. Granese & Sons, Inc. for the mater main work between Sweetwater Ave and Fawn Circle in the amount of $54,900. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the contract amendment for N. Granese & Sons, Inc. for the mater main work between Sweetwater Ave and Fawn Circle in the amount of $54,900. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Pierce)
In reference to the Memo dated September 26, 2022, Whereas the Town of Bedford, Select Board recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and property within Bedford; and Whereas the...
Mr. Hanegan moved, In reference to the Memo dated September 26, 2022, Whereas the Town of Bedford, Select Board recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and property within Bedford; and Whereas the Town of Bedford has prepared a multi-hazard mitigation plan, hereby known as the 2022 Bedford, MA Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Summary of Findings in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000; and Whereas the 2022 Bedford, MA Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and Municipal Vulnerability Page | 5 Preparedness Summary of Findings dated April 25, 2022 identifies mitigation goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property in Bedford from the impacts of future hazards and disasters; and Whereas adoption by the Town of Bedford Select Board demonstrates their commitment to the hazard mitigation and achieving the goals outlined in the 2022 Bedford, MA Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Summary of Findings dated April 25, 2022. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SELECT BOARD OF BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS THAT: Section 1. The Town of Bedford, Select Board adopts the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Summary of Findings dated April 25, 2022. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved, In reference to the Memo dated September 26, 2022, Whereas the Town of Bedford, Select Board recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and property within Bedford; and Whereas the Town of Bedford has prepared a multi-hazard mitigation plan, hereby known as the 2022 Bedford, MA Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Summary of Findings in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000; and Whereas the 2022 Bedford, MA Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and Municipal Vulnerability Page | 5 Preparedness Summary of Findings dated April 25, 2022 identifies mitigation goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property in Bedford from the impacts of future hazards and disasters; and Whereas adoption by the Town of Bedford Select Board demonstrates their commitment to the hazard mitigation and achieving the goals outlined in the 2022 Bedford, MA Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Summary of Findings dated April 25, 2022. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SELECT BOARD OF BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS THAT: Section 1. The Town of Bedford, Select Board adopts the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Summary of Findings dated April 25, 2022. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
2. Transportation Advisory Committee - John McClain
Appoint John McClain to the Transportation Advisory Commission for a term ending June 30, 2025, and Page | 6 authorize the Town manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint John McClain to the Transportation Advisory Commission for a term ending June 30, 2025, and Page | 6 authorize the Town manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint John McClain to the Transportation Advisory Commission for a term ending June 30, 2025, and Page | 6 authorize the Town manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Malone)
By the March 2022 Annual Town Meeting - Article 7, project #23-23
Mr. Hanegan moved, that the Select Board vote to approve and award the Municipal Buildings Space Study contract to DRA Inc. of Waltham Mass in the amount of $141,800 payable from the funding as voted by the March 2022 Annual Town Meeting - Article 7, project #23-23. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved, that the Select Board vote to approve and award the Municipal Buildings Space Study contract to DRA Inc. of Waltham Mass in the amount of $141,800 payable from the funding as voted by the March 2022 Annual Town Meeting - Article 7, project #23-23. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
Approve PMA Consultants of Braintree, Massachusetts as the owner's project manager for the Fire Station project Page | 7 for a negotiated fee of $562,330, from the funding as voted by the March...
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board vote to approve PMA Consultants of Braintree, Massachusetts as the owner's project manager for the Fire Station project Page | 7 for a negotiated fee of $562,330, from the funding as voted by the March 2022 Annual Town Meeting - Article 9. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board vote to approve PMA Consultants of Braintree, Massachusetts as the owner's project manager for the Fire Station project Page | 7 for a negotiated fee of $562,330, from the funding as voted by the March 2022 Annual Town Meeting - Article 9. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Do not recommend approval of articles 4 and 5
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board do not recommend approval of articles 4 and 5. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board do not recommend approval of articles 4 and 5. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Close the warrant
Mr. Pierce move to close the warrant. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce move to close the warrant. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Hanegan)
Approve the Consent Agenda
Mr. Pierce moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Hanegan)
1. Trails Committee - Jodie Giordano and Tim Brown
Appoint Jodie Giordano and Tim Brown to the Trails Committee for terms ending June 30, 2023, and authorize the Town manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board appoint Jodie Giordano and Tim Brown to the Trails Committee for terms ending June 30, 2023, and authorize the Town manager to sign the appointment 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 appoint Jodie Giordano and Tim Brown to the Trails Committee for terms ending June 30, 2023, and authorize the Town manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Pierce)
3. Arbor Resources Committee - Elizabeth Knox
Appoint Elizabeth Knox to the Arbor Resources Committee 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 Elizabeth Knox to the Arbor Resources Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board appoint Elizabeth Knox to the Arbor Resources Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Fleischman)
Adjourn
Ms. Fleischman moved to adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, 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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