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Bedford Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

May 8, 2023

12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Bopha Malone, Shawn Hanegan, Emily Mitchell, Margot Fleischman, Paul Mortenson

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Open the public hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Fleischman moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Ms. Fleischman moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Hanegan)

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Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Hanegan moved to close the public hearing. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hanegan moved to close the public hearing. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Fleischman)

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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...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

3. In the event a reportable release does occur on site a post incident analysis and corrective

Approve the following bidders to supply materials and/or services through June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

ITEM BIDDER

Approve C.L.H. & Son, Inc contract for the Mongo Brook / Concord Road Culvert Lining in the amount of $127,101.64

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

4. Town of Bedford - Kaestle Boos Associates - Designer Services Contract - Fire

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...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 5

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Mortenson moved to adjourn. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Mortenson moved to adjourn. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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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