MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
October 11, 2022
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Bopha Malone, who is counted absent.
Present: Emily Mitchell, Shawn Hanegan, Edward Pierce, Margot Fleischman
Absent: Bopha Malone
Every vote, in order
Open the Public Session
Mr. Hanegan moved to open the Public Session. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to open the Public Session. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
Approve the appointment of John C. Fisher as the Police Chief consistent with the employment agreement in the paperwork
Mr. Fleischman moved to approve the appointment of John C. Fisher as the Police Chief consistent with the employment agreement in the paperwork. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fleischman moved to approve the appointment of John C. Fisher as the Police Chief consistent with the employment agreement in the paperwork. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Pierce)
Approve Corr-Tech, Inc., Change Order #3 for the Water Tank Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $196,971.00
Mr. Pierce moved that the Town approve Corr-Tech, Inc., Change Order #3 for the Water Tank Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $196,971.00. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved that the Town approve Corr-Tech, Inc., Change Order #3 for the Water Tank Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $196,971.00. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Hanegan)
Approve the Consent Agenda
Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
Approve two additional utility box projects
Mr. Hanegan moved to approve two additional utility box projects. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to approve two additional utility box projects. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
Open the public hearing
Mr. Pierce moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Hanegan)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Pierce moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Hanegan)
Approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated September 22, 2022, for Homestead Circle on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource...
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated September 22, 2022, for Homestead Circle on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy, with the condition of repair to the sidewalk, road, and granite curb to existing conditions or better and that Eversource will submit an application for a Street Opening Permit with the Department of Public Works which will outline repair conditions. Mr. Pierce seconded. Page | 3 The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated September 22, 2022, for Homestead Circle on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy, with the condition of repair to the sidewalk, road, and granite curb to existing conditions or better and that Eversource will submit an application for a Street Opening Permit with the Department of Public Works which will outline repair conditions. Mr. Pierce seconded. Page | 3 The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
1. Depot Park Advisory Committee-William Deen
Appoint William Deen to the Depot Park Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023, and authorize the Town manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint William Deen to the Depot Park Advisory Committee for a term 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 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint William Deen to the Depot Park Advisory Committee for a term 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 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
2. Bicycle Advisory Committee-Nicholas Howard, Aaron Bourret, and Curt
Appoint Aaron Bourret to the Bicycle Advisory 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 moved that the Select Board appoint Aaron Bourret to the Bicycle Advisory 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 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Aaron Bourret to the Bicycle Advisory 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 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Fleischman)
Acknowledge MBTA's proposed elimination of these stops, with recommendation that the MBTA work with the Department of Public Works to restore a stop in the Pine Hill/Spring Road area specifically...
Mr. Pierce moved acknowledge MBTA's proposed elimination of these stops, with recommendation that the MBTA work with the Department of Public Works to restore a stop in the Pine Hill/Spring Road area specifically to improve access to the Pine Hill Crossing and surrounding neighborhoods. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved acknowledge MBTA's proposed elimination of these stops, with recommendation that the MBTA work with the Department of Public Works to restore a stop in the Pine Hill/Spring Road area specifically to improve access to the Pine Hill Crossing and surrounding neighborhoods. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Hanegan)
Adjourn
Mr. Hanegan moved to adjourn. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to adjourn. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (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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