MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
January 30, 2023
19 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
Appoint Julie Turner to the Bedford Cultural Council 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 Julie Turner to the Bedford Cultural Council 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 Julie Turner to the Bedford Cultural Council 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)
Approve the contract with Weston and Sampson for Middlesex Turnpike Pump Station Force Main Services in the amount of $155,000 as described in the public works memo dated January 26, 2023
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town approve the contract with Weston and Sampson for Middlesex Turnpike Pump Station Force Main Services in the amount of $155,000 as described in the public works memo dated January 26, 2023. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town approve the contract with Weston and Sampson for Middlesex Turnpike Pump Station Force Main Services in the amount of $155,000 as described in the public works memo dated January 26, 2023. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
Approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $125,000 as described in the public works memo dated January 17, 2023
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Town approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $125,000 as described in the public works memo dated January 17, 2023. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Town approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $125,000 as described in the public works memo dated January 17, 2023. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Pierce)
Approve the Depot Station project between the Town of Bedford and Edward Paige Corp., in the amount of $224,960 as per the referenced contract, and furthermore, that the Select Board authorize...
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board vote to approve the Depot Station project between the Town of Bedford and Edward Paige Corp., in the amount of $224,960 as per the referenced contract, and furthermore, that the Select Board authorize Town Manager, Sarah Stanton, to sign the attached contract. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board vote to approve the Depot Station project between the Town of Bedford and Edward Paige Corp., in the amount of $224,960 as per the referenced contract, and furthermore, that the Select Board authorize Town Manager, Sarah Stanton, to sign the attached contract. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
Recommend approval of Article 3
Mr. Hanegan moved to recommend approval of Article 3. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to recommend approval of Article 3. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
Recommendation to be given at Annual Town Meeting on Article 4
Ms. Fleischman moved recommendation to be given at Annual Town Meeting on Article 4. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved recommendation to be given at Annual Town Meeting on Article 4. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Pierce)
Recommend approval of Article 5
Ms. Fleischman moved to recommend approval of Article 5. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to recommend approval of Article 5. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Pierce)
Recommend approval of Article 6
Mr. Hanegan moved to recommend approval of Article 6. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to recommend approval of Article 6. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Recommend approval of Article 7
Mr. Pierce moved to recommend approval of Article 7. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to recommend approval of Article 7. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Hanegan)
Recommend approval of Article 9
Mr. Pierce moved to recommend approval of Article 9. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to recommend approval of Article 9. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Hanegan)
Recommendation to be given at Annual Town Meeting on Article 11
Ms. Fleischman moved recommendation to be given at Annual Town Meeting on Article 11. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved recommendation to be given at Annual Town Meeting on Article 11. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Pierce)
Recommend approval of Article 12
Ms. Fleischman moved to recommend approval of Article 12. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to recommend approval of Article 12. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Malone)
Recommend approval of Article 18
Ms. Fleischman moved to recommend approval of Article 18. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to recommend approval of Article 18. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Pierce)
Recommend approval of Article 19
Ms. Fleischman moved to recommend approval of Article 19. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to recommend approval of Article 19. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Hanegan)
Recommend approval of Articles 20 and 21
Ms. Fleischman moved to recommend approval of Articles 20 and 21. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to recommend approval of Articles 20 and 21. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Pierce)
Recommendation to be given at Annual Town Meeting on Article 22
Ms. Fleischman moved recommendation to be given at Annual Town Meeting on Article 22. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved recommendation to be given at Annual Town Meeting on Article 22. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Pierce)
Recommend approval of Article 23
Mr. Hanegan moved to recommend approval of Article 23. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0; Mr. Pierce opposed.
Yes: Fleischman, Hanegan, Malone, MitchellNo: Pierce
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to recommend approval of Article 23. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0; Mr. Pierce opposed..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Approve the Consent Agenda
Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
Adjourn
Ms. Fleischman moved to adjourn. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to adjourn. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Hanegan)
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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