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12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Bopha Malone, Shawn Hanegan, Emily Mitchell, Margot Fleischman, Paul Mortenson
Absent: None
Open the public hearing
Ms. Fleischman moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
“Ms. Fleischman moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Hanegan)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Hanegan moved to close the public hearing. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
“Mr. Hanegan moved to close the public hearing. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Fleischman)
Approve a Special Permit under Article 13 - Aquifer Protection Districts of the Zoning Bylaw to Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc, at 201 Burlington Road in accordance with and as outlined in the...
Ms. Fleischman moved to approve a Special Permit under Article 13 - Aquifer Protection Districts of the Zoning Bylaw to Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc, at 201 Burlington Road in accordance with and as outlined in the Special Permit request; subject to the following contingencies: 1. Lantheus apply for a biosafety plan (if applicable) and file a contingency plan and Board of Health Pre-Demo checklist with the Board of Health. 2. Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc shall conduct an annual review of all policies and procedures related to the transport and storage of hazardous materials located at 201 Burlington Road. This review and any changes to these policies shall be made available to the Town of Bedford upon written request within 14 days. 3. In the event a reportable release does occur on site a post incident analysis and corrective action plan to prevent similar incidents shall be submitted to the Town within 30 days of the incident. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
“Ms. Fleischman moved to approve a Special Permit under Article 13 - Aquifer Protection Districts of the Zoning Bylaw to Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc, at 201 Burlington Road in accordance with and as outlined in the Special Permit request; subject to the following contingencies: 1. Lantheus apply for a biosafety plan (if applicable) and file a contingency plan and Board of Health Pre-Demo checklist with the Board of Health. 2. Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc shall conduct an annual review of all policies and procedures related to the transport and storage of hazardous materials located at 201 Burlington Road. This review and any changes to these policies shall be made available to the Town of Bedford upon written request within 14 days. 3. In the event a reportable release does occur on site a post incident analysis and corrective action plan to prevent similar incidents shall be submitted to the Town within 30 days of the incident. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mitchell)
Approve the following bidders to supply materials and/or services through June 30, 2024
Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the following bidders to supply materials and/or services through June 30, 2024. Funding exists in the DPW operating budget approved at the 2023 Annual Town Meeting. The Town shall have the option to renew the Contracts for an additional two years in one-year increments. Materials and services are provided on a unit price basis and purchases from the successful bidders in future fiscal years are contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds: ITEM BIDDER 17. Trench Milling and Patching P.J. Alberts, Inc. 18. Concrete Sidewalks G.S. Stonework, LLC 19. Bonded Wearing Course All States Construction, Inc. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
“Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the following bidders to supply materials and/or services through June 30, 2024. Funding exists in the DPW operating budget approved at the 2023 Annual Town Meeting. The Town shall have the option to renew the Contracts for an additional two years in one-year increments. Materials and services are provided on a unit price basis and purchases from the successful bidders in future fiscal years are contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds: ITEM BIDDER 17. Trench Milling and Patching P.J. Alberts, Inc. 18. Concrete Sidewalks G.S. Stonework, LLC 19. Bonded Wearing Course All States Construction, Inc. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
Approve C.L.H. & Son, Inc contract for the Mongo Brook / Concord Road Culvert Lining in the amount of $127,101.64
Mr. Mortenson moved to approve C.L.H. & Son, Inc contract for the Mongo Brook / Concord Road Culvert Lining in the amount of $127,101.64. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
“Mr. Mortenson moved to approve C.L.H. & Son, Inc contract for the Mongo Brook / Concord Road Culvert Lining in the amount of $127,101.64. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)
Approve the purchase of a 2023 Ford F550 Shift Commander Vehicle from MHQ, Inc. 401 Elm Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 at the net bid price of $75,765.66
Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the purchase of a 2023 Ford F550 Shift Commander Vehicle from MHQ, Inc. 401 Elm Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 at the net bid price of $75,765.66. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
“Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the purchase of a 2023 Ford F550 Shift Commander Vehicle from MHQ, Inc. 401 Elm Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 at the net bid price of $75,765.66. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mitchell)
Approve KBA Architects of Foxboro, Massachusetts, as the architects of record for the Fire Station project based on the negotiated fee of $1,420,000 from the funding as voted by the March 2022...
Mr. Hanegan moved to approve KBA Architects of Foxboro, Massachusetts, as the architects of record for the Fire Station project based on the negotiated fee of $1,420,000 from the funding as voted by the March 2022 Annual Town Meeting - Article 9. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
“Mr. Hanegan moved to approve KBA Architects of Foxboro, Massachusetts, as the architects of record for the Fire Station project based on the negotiated fee of $1,420,000 from the funding as voted by the March 2022 Annual Town Meeting - Article 9. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mitchell)
Engage Community Paradigm Associates, LLC as the executive recruitment consultant for the search for the next Town Manager, and authorize the interim Town Manager to sign the Letter of Engagement...
Mr. Mortenson moved to engage Community Paradigm Associates, LLC as the executive recruitment consultant for the search for the next Town Manager, and authorize the interim Town Manager to sign the Letter of Engagement Agreement following Town Counsel review of the agreement. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
“Mr. Mortenson moved to engage Community Paradigm Associates, LLC as the executive recruitment consultant for the search for the next Town Manager, and authorize the interim Town Manager to sign the Letter of Engagement Agreement following Town Counsel review of the agreement. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)
Approve a special one-day alcohol license for May 13, 2023 for the Bedford Plaza Hotel, contingent upon 1) a successful pool inspection and that 2) they provide the Town with a floor plan of the...
Mr. Mortenson moved to approve a special one-day alcohol license for May 13, 2023 for the Bedford Plaza Hotel, contingent upon 1) a successful pool inspection and that 2) they provide the Town with a floor plan of the event that is code compliant; and further, that the Select Board authorizes the Town Manager to sign the license on behalf of the Select Board if the conditions are met. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
“Mr. Mortenson moved to approve a special one-day alcohol license for May 13, 2023 for the Bedford Plaza Hotel, contingent upon 1) a successful pool inspection and that 2) they provide the Town with a floor plan of the event that is code compliant; and further, that the Select Board authorizes the Town Manager to sign the license on behalf of the Select Board if the conditions are met. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
Colleen Doyle be appointed to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust; that Colleen Doyle be appointed to the Fire Station Building Committee; that Colleen Doyle be appointed interim chair of the...
Member Ms. Mitchell moved that Colleen Doyle be appointed to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust; that Colleen Doyle be appointed to the Fire Station Building Committee; that Colleen Doyle be appointed interim chair of the Fire Station Building Committee; and that Charlie Ticotsky be appointed Metropolitan Area Planning Council member, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letters on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
“Member Ms. Mitchell moved that Colleen Doyle be appointed to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust; that Colleen Doyle be appointed to the Fire Station Building Committee; that Colleen Doyle be appointed interim chair of the Fire Station Building Committee; and that Charlie Ticotsky be appointed Metropolitan Area Planning Council member, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letters on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
Authorize Ms. Malone to sign a letter on behalf of the Select Board in order to enable the Town to become a Dementia Friendly community
Mr. Hanegan moved to authorize Ms. Malone to sign a letter on behalf of the Select Board in order to enable the Town to become a Dementia Friendly community. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0
“Mr. Hanegan moved to authorize Ms. Malone to sign a letter on behalf of the Select Board in order to enable the Town to become a Dementia Friendly community. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mitchell)
Adjourn
Mr. Mortenson moved to adjourn. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
“Mr. Mortenson moved to adjourn. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)
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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