MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
February 13, 2023
12 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 Consent Agenda
Mr. Pierce moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Hanegan)
Open the public hearing
Mr. Pierce moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Hanegan)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Hanegan moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
Approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated January 5, 2023, for Woodmoor Drive on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy,...
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated January 5, 2023, for Woodmoor Drive on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy, with the condition of repair to the road and asphalt berm 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. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
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 January 5, 2023, for Woodmoor Drive on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy, with the condition of repair to the road and asphalt berm 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. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated January 6, 2023, for Maxwell Rd on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy, with...
Mr. Pierce moved that the Town approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated January 6, 2023, for Maxwell Rd on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy, with the condition of repair to the road 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. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved that the Town approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated January 6, 2023, for Maxwell Rd on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy, with the condition of repair to the road 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. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Malone)
Close the warrant
Mr. Hanegan moved to close the warrant. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to close the warrant. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Recommend approval of Article 15, Supplement Accrued Leave Fund
Ms. Fleischman moved to recommend approval of Article 15, Supplement Accrued Leave Fund. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to recommend approval of Article 15, Supplement Accrued Leave Fund. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Malone)
Amend $500,000 to $1,900,000 in Article 16, Stabilization Fund, as a result free cash appropriation will go to $8.9 million
Mr. Pierce moved to amend $500,000 to $1,900,000 in Article 16, Stabilization Fund, as a result free cash appropriation will go to $8.9 million. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to amend $500,000 to $1,900,000 in Article 16, Stabilization Fund, as a result free cash appropriation will go to $8.9 million. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Fleischman)
Recommend approval of amended Article 16, Stabilization Fund
Mr. Hanegan moved to recommend approval of amended Article 16, Stabilization Fund. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to recommend approval of amended Article 16, Stabilization Fund. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
Appoint all six applicants
Mr. Pierce moved to appoint all six applicants. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0, with Ms. Mitchell opposed.
Yes: Fleischman, Hanegan, Malone, PierceNo: Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to appoint all six applicants. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0, with Ms. Mitchell opposed..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Malone)
Appoint Bedford citizens Jeffrey Dearing, Jamie Emerson, Jeffrey Cohen, Angelo Colasante, Nina Tate, and Suzanne Koller to the Fire Station Building Committee
Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board appoint Bedford citizens Jeffrey Dearing, Jamie Emerson, Jeffrey Cohen, Angelo Colasante, Nina Tate, and Suzanne Koller to the Fire Station Building Committee. Further, Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board Page | 8 appoint Chief David Grunes and Facilities Director Taissir Alani to the committee, and Town Manager Sarah Stanton as the Chair of the committee; and further, Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board appoint two additional members of the Fire Department as designated by Chief David Grunes, including Captain Mark Sullivan and another staff member to be determined; and further, Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board appoint Emily Mitchell to the committee, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letters on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board appoint Bedford citizens Jeffrey Dearing, Jamie Emerson, Jeffrey Cohen, Angelo Colasante, Nina Tate, and Suzanne Koller to the Fire Station Building Committee. Further, Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board Page | 8 appoint Chief David Grunes and Facilities Director Taissir Alani to the committee, and Town Manager Sarah Stanton as the Chair of the committee; and further, Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board appoint two additional members of the Fire Department as designated by Chief David Grunes, including Captain Mark Sullivan and another staff member to be determined; and further, Mr. Pierce moved that the Select Board appoint Emily Mitchell to the committee, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letters on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Malone)
Adjourn
Ms. Fleischman moved to adjourn. Mr. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to adjourn. Mr. 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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