MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
December 5, 2022
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list leaves out Bopha Malone, who made, seconded or voted on motions at this meeting, so Bopha Malone is counted present.
Present: Emily Mitchell, Shawn Hanegan, Edward Pierce, Margot Fleischman, Bopha Malone
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the contract amendment with Weston and Sampson for engineering services related to the Middlesex Turnpike sewer gravity main in the amount of $104,554 as described on the Public Works memo...
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town approve the contract amendment with Weston and Sampson for engineering services related to the Middlesex Turnpike sewer gravity main in the amount of $104,554 as described on the Public Works memo dated November 30, 2022. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town approve the contract amendment with Weston and Sampson for engineering services related to the Middlesex Turnpike sewer gravity main in the amount of $104,554 as described on the Public Works memo dated November 30, 2022. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
Approve the following bidders to supply Highway Rock Salt, Solar Salt and Magnesium Chloride (aka Magic O) to the Town, with materials being provided on a unit price basis and contingent upon...
Ms. Malone moved that the Board vote to approve the following bidders to supply Highway Rock Salt, Solar Salt and Magnesium Chloride (aka Magic O) to the Town, with materials being provided on a unit price basis and contingent upon available funds: Item Bidder Rock Salt-Delivered $70.47/ton Eastern Minerals, Inc. Solar Salt-Delivered $80.47/ton Eastern Minerals, Inc. Magnesium Chloride (aka Magic O) Delivered $1.60/gallon Innovative Municipal Partners, Inc. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Board vote to approve the following bidders to supply Highway Rock Salt, Solar Salt and Magnesium Chloride (aka Magic O) to the Town, with materials being provided on a unit price basis and contingent upon available funds: Item Bidder Rock Salt-Delivered $70.47/ton Eastern Minerals, Inc. Solar Salt-Delivered $80.47/ton Eastern Minerals, Inc. Magnesium Chloride (aka Magic O) Delivered $1.60/gallon Innovative Municipal Partners, Inc. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Pierce)
Approve the list of 2023 License Renewals, subject to the to the issuance of a Certificate of Inspection by the Building Inspector and Fire Chief
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the list of 2023 License Renewals, subject to the to the issuance of a Certificate of Inspection by the Building Inspector and Fire Chief. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the list of 2023 License Renewals, subject to the to the issuance of a Certificate of Inspection by the Building Inspector and Fire Chief. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Accept the FY24 Capital Budget as presented, for a total of $7.1 million
Ms. Fleischman moved to accept the FY24 Capital Budget as presented, for a total of $7.1 million. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to accept the FY24 Capital Budget as presented, for a total of $7.1 million. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Hanegan)
2. Conservation Commission - Nini Bloch, Stephanie Kane
Appoint Rick Rosen to the Taxation Aid 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 moved that the Select Board Appoint Rick Rosen to the Taxation Aid 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 motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board Appoint Rick Rosen to the Taxation Aid 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 motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Hanegan)
Appoint Ilsa Gottlieb to the Taxation Aid Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Ilsa Gottlieb to the Taxation Aid Committee 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 seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Ilsa Gottlieb to the Taxation Aid Committee 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 seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Pierce)
Appoint Sue Swanson to the Taxation Aid Committee for a term 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 Sue Swanson to the Taxation Aid Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0. Mr. Hanegan opposed.
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, PierceNo: Hanegan
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board appoint Sue Swanson to the Taxation Aid Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0. Mr. Hanegan opposed..” (Motion: Malone, second: Mitchell)
Appoint Stephanie Kane to the Conservation Commission 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 Stephanie Kane to the Conservation Commission 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 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Stephanie Kane to the Conservation Commission 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 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
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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