MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
March 13, 2023
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Emily Mitchell, Bopha Malone, Shawn Hanegan, Margot Fleischman, Paul Mortenson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Amend its handbook and Civil Discourse policy per Town Counsel recommendations
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board amend its handbook and Civil Discourse policy per Town Counsel recommendations. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The Select Board was polled individually, and the motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board amend its handbook and Civil Discourse policy per Town Counsel recommendations. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The Select Board was polled individually, and the motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
Approve the minutes from February 13 and 27
Ms. Fleischman moved to approve the minutes from February 13 and 27. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Ms. Fleischman, aye; Ms. Mitchell, aye; Mr. Mortenson, abstain; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Ms. Malone, aye. The motion passed 4-0-1.
Yes: Fleischman, Hanegan, Malone, MitchellAbstained: Mortenson
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to approve the minutes from February 13 and 27. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Ms. Fleischman, aye; Ms. Mitchell, aye; Mr. Mortenson, abstain; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Ms. Malone, aye. The motion passed 4-0-1..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Hanegan)
Approve another year of expanded outdoor dining, contingent on legislation passing into law
Mr. Hanegan moved to approve another year of expanded outdoor dining, contingent on legislation passing into law. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The members were polled individually and the motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to approve another year of expanded outdoor dining, contingent on legislation passing into law. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The members were polled individually and the motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Fleischman)
Indefinitely postpone Articles 4 and 10
Mr. Hanegan moved to indefinitely postpone Articles 4 and 10. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The members were polled individually and the motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to indefinitely postpone Articles 4 and 10. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The members were polled individually and the motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Fleischman)
Open the public hearing
Ms. Fleischman moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The members were polled individually and the motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The members were polled individually and the motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Hanegan)
Close the hearing
Mr. Hanegan moved to close the hearing. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The members were polled individually and the motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to close the hearing. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The members were polled individually and the motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
Approve the transfer of an all alcohol package store license from Mall Liquors, Inc d/b/a Lincoln Liquors to Six Brothers Lincoln, LLC
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of an all alcohol package store license from Mall Liquors, Inc d/b/a Lincoln Liquors to Six Brothers Lincoln, LLC. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The members were polled individually and the motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the transfer of an all alcohol package store license from Mall Liquors, Inc d/b/a Lincoln Liquors to Six Brothers Lincoln, LLC. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The members were polled individually and the motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
Approve the purchase of one 4-Wheel Drive Chevrolet Tahoe PPV with equipment to Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Brigham Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 at the net bid price of $56,627.69
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board vote to approve the purchase of one 4-Wheel Drive Chevrolet Tahoe PPV with equipment to Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Brigham Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 at the net bid price of $56,627.69. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The members were polled individually and the motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board vote to approve the purchase of one 4-Wheel Drive Chevrolet Tahoe PPV with equipment to Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Brigham Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 at the net bid price of $56,627.69. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The members were polled individually and the motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
Authorize negotiations with Kaestle Boos Associates
Ms. Fleischman moved to authorize negotiations with Kaestle Boos Associates. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Board was polled individually and the motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to authorize negotiations with Kaestle Boos Associates. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Board was polled individually and the motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Hanegan)
Recommend approval of Article 22
Mr. Mortenson moved to recommend approval of Article 22. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The members were polled individually and the motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to recommend approval of Article 22. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The members were polled individually and the motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
Nominate Bopha Malone to be Chair
Mr. Hanegan nominated Bopha Malone to be Chair. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The members were polled individually and the motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan nominated Bopha Malone to be Chair. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The members were polled individually and the motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Fleischman)
Nominate Shawn Hanegan to be Clerk
Mr. Mortenson nominated Shawn Hanegan to be Clerk. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The members were polled individually and the motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson nominated Shawn Hanegan to be Clerk. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The members were polled individually and the motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Fleischman)
Adjourn to executive session not to return to regular session for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for collective bargaining, negotiations with nonunion personnel or...
Ms. Fleischman moved to adjourn to executive session not to return to regular session for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for collective bargaining, negotiations with nonunion personnel or litigation, and approval of minutes. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The members were polled individually and the motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to adjourn to executive session not to return to regular session for the purpose of conducting strategy sessions in preparation for collective bargaining, negotiations with nonunion personnel or litigation, and approval of minutes. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The members were polled individually and 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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