MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
January 17, 2023
5 recorded votes, 1 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
Approve the change order request for the work on water services on Springs Road and Pine Hill Road to be completed by N. Granese and Sons for the amount of $80,000.00
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town approve the change order request for the work on water services on Springs Road and Pine Hill Road to be completed by N. Granese and Sons for the amount of $80,000.00. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town approve the change order request for the work on water services on Springs Road and Pine Hill Road to be completed by N. Granese and Sons for the amount of $80,000.00. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
Approve the attached Right of Entry between Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. and the Town of Bedford, as described in the Public Works memo dated January 9, 2023
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town approve the attached Right of Entry between Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. and the Town of Bedford, as described in the Public Works memo dated January 9, 2023. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 4-0-1. Ms. Fleischman recused herself from voting on Ultragenyx, due to a family member's employment there.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, PierceThe minutes say Margot Fleischman stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The count (4-0-1) lists the recusal as the third number; the other 4 members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town approve the attached Right of Entry between Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. and the Town of Bedford, as described in the Public Works memo dated January 9, 2023. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 4-0-1. Ms. Fleischman recused herself from voting on Ultragenyx, due to a family member's employment there..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
Recommend approval of the FY24 PEG access Programming budget at the total number $286,040 as presented, with $235,155 for operating, $35,000 for studio rental, and $15,685 for capital
Ms. Malone moved the Select Board recommend approval of the FY24 PEG access Programming budget at the total number $286,040 as presented, with $235,155 for operating, $35,000 for studio rental, and $15,685 for capital. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved the Select Board recommend approval of the FY24 PEG access Programming budget at the total number $286,040 as presented, with $235,155 for operating, $35,000 for studio rental, and $15,685 for capital. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Hanegan)
Sign on to the Bedford Safe Campaign with the Health and Human Services Department, Board of Health and Police Department
Ms. Fleischman moved to sign on to the Bedford Safe Campaign with the Health and Human Services Department, Board of Health and Police Department. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to sign on to the Bedford Safe Campaign with the Health and Human Services Department, Board of Health and Police Department. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Pierce)
Adjourn
Mr. Hanegan moved to adjourn. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to adjourn. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Fleischman)
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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