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November 28, 2022
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Emily Mitchell, Shawn Hanegan, Edward Pierce, Margot Fleischman, Bopha Malone
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open the tax classification public hearing
Ms. Fleischman moved to open the tax classification public hearing. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to open the tax classification public hearing. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Malone)
Close the public hearing
Ms. Malone moved to close the public hearing. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved to close the public hearing. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Fleischman)
On the matter of classifying the tax rate: To establish a residential factor so as to create a 175% allocation of the tax burden from the Residential/Open Space property classes to the...
Ms. Malone moved on the matter of classifying the tax rate: To establish a residential factor so as to create a 175% allocation of the tax burden from the Residential/Open Space property classes to the Commercial/Industrial/Personal Property classes On the matter of an Open Space discount: Not to grant an Open Space discount because the Board of Assessors has not classified any properties as such for FY23. On the matter of a Residential Exemption: Not to grant a Residential Exemption, so as not to shift the tax burden within the residential class from residents to non-residents, or from certain low-valuation owner-occupied properties to high-valuation properties. On the matter of a Small Commercial Exemption: Not to grant a Small Business Exemption, so as not to shift the tax burden within the Commercial/Industrial/Personal Property classes from certain small commercial properties to other commercial and industrial properties. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved on the matter of classifying the tax rate: To establish a residential factor so as to create a 175% allocation of the tax burden from the Residential/Open Space property classes to the Commercial/Industrial/Personal Property classes On the matter of an Open Space discount: Not to grant an Open Space discount because the Board of Assessors has not classified any properties as such for FY23. On the matter of a Residential Exemption: Not to grant a Residential Exemption, so as not to shift the tax burden within the residential class from residents to non-residents, or from certain low-valuation owner-occupied properties to high-valuation properties. On the matter of a Small Commercial Exemption: Not to grant a Small Business Exemption, so as not to shift the tax burden within the Commercial/Industrial/Personal Property classes from certain small commercial properties to other commercial and industrial properties. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Pierce)
Approve the Depot Station leases for For-The-Boyz Barber Shop in unit 1, the Bedford Babe Ruth Baseball & Softball in unit 2, the Glass Cooperative in unit 3 and the Scotts Stone in unit 4,...
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board vote to approve the Depot Station leases for For-The-Boyz Barber Shop in unit 1, the Bedford Babe Ruth Baseball & Softball in unit 2, the Glass Cooperative in unit 3 and the Scotts Stone in unit 4, effective January 1st, 2023 at the rates established in the leases and per the terms and conditions of the attached leases; and furthermore, that Town Manager Sarah Stanton be authorized to sign these leases. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board vote to approve the Depot Station leases for For-The-Boyz Barber Shop in unit 1, the Bedford Babe Ruth Baseball & Softball in unit 2, the Glass Cooperative in unit 3 and the Scotts Stone in unit 4, effective January 1st, 2023 at the rates established in the leases and per the terms and conditions of the attached leases; and furthermore, that Town Manager Sarah Stanton be authorized to sign these leases. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
Approve the purchase of one (1) 4-Wheel Drive Chevrolet Tahoe PPV to Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Brigham Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 at the net bid price of $57,986.68
Ms. Malone moved that the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) 4-Wheel Drive Chevrolet Tahoe PPV to Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Brigham Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 at the net bid price of $57,986.68. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) 4-Wheel Drive Chevrolet Tahoe PPV to Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Brigham Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 at the net bid price of $57,986.68. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Pierce)
Approve the purchase of one (1) All-Wheel Drive Hybrid Utility Interceptor to Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Brigham Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 at the net bid price of $64,869.68
Ms. Malone moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) All-Wheel Drive Hybrid Utility Interceptor to Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Brigham Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 at the net bid price of $64,869.68. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) All-Wheel Drive Hybrid Utility Interceptor to Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Brigham Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 at the net bid price of $64,869.68. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Pierce)
Approve the Consent Agenda
Mr. Pierce moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Malone)
Approve the Town Caucus Notice for January 10th, 2023
Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board approve the Town Caucus Notice for January 10th, 2023. Ms. Malone seconded. Mr. Hanegan asked who will chair the Caucus. Ms. Mitchell responded that traditionally it is whoever was elected last. Mr. Hanegan offered to chair the Caucus. The Select Board was polled individually: Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board approve the Town Caucus Notice for January 10th, 2023. Ms. Malone seconded. Mr. Hanegan asked who will chair the Caucus. Ms. Mitchell responded that traditionally it is whoever was elected last. Mr. Hanegan offered to chair the Caucus. The Select Board was polled individually: Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Malone)
Approve the monitoring and regulatory agreements regarding Avalon at Bedford and authorize the Town Manager to sign on the Board's behalf
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board approve the monitoring and regulatory agreements regarding Avalon at Bedford and authorize the Town Manager to sign on the Board's behalf. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board approve the monitoring and regulatory agreements regarding Avalon at Bedford and authorize the Town Manager to sign on the Board's behalf. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Pierce)
Approve and send public comment on the ESPR to Massport
Mr. Pierce moved to approve and send public comment on the ESPR to Massport. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to approve and send public comment on the ESPR to Massport. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Malone)
Adjourn
Ms. Malone moved to adjourn. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved to adjourn. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, 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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