MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
July 24, 2023
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Bopha Malone and Paul Mortenson recused themselves and left the meeting for the Carlisle Road item; the votes after it show the three members who remained.
Present: Bopha Malone, Shawn Hanegan, Margot Fleischman, Emily Mitchell, Paul Mortenson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Bopha Malone left the meeting before it ended.
- Paul Mortenson left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
Open the Public Hearing
Mr. Mortenson moved to open the Public Hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to open the Public Hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
Close the Public Hearing
Mr. Mortenson moved to close the Public Hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to close the Public Hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
Approve the Change of DBA/Change of Location/Alteration of Premises for Last DBA: Olde Bedford Package Store
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the Change of DBA/Change of Location/Alteration of Premises for Last DBA: Olde Bedford Package Store. Requested New DBA: Bedford One Stop Liquors. Change of location 329 Great Road, Proposed location: 327 Great Road, Store #6. Alteration of Premises Expansion of leased premises into adjoining space in the same shopping center for a total of 13,600 sq. ft. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the Change of DBA/Change of Location/Alteration of Premises for Last DBA: Olde Bedford Package Store. Requested New DBA: Bedford One Stop Liquors. Change of location 329 Great Road, Proposed location: 327 Great Road, Store #6. Alteration of Premises Expansion of leased premises into adjoining space in the same shopping center for a total of 13,600 sq. ft. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mitchell)
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Commit to placing the Specialized Energy Code on the November Town Meeting Warrant
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board commit to placing the Specialized Energy Code on the November Town Meeting Warrant. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0.
The minutes give the count as 4-1-0 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board commit to placing the Specialized Energy Code on the November Town Meeting Warrant. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mitchell)
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Approve the consent agenda
Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Hanegen seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Hanegen seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
1. License Agreement for Sign at Oak Park Drive at Middlesex Turnpike
Approve the proposed sign as described by the Oak Park Drive Sign memorandum and exhibits, and approve the license agreement with Redgate Holdings
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the proposed sign as described by the Oak Park Drive Sign memorandum and exhibits, and approve the license agreement with Redgate Holdings. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the proposed sign as described by the Oak Park Drive Sign memorandum and exhibits, and approve the license agreement with Redgate Holdings. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
1. John Cooper-Patriotic Holiday Committee
Reappoint John Cooper to the Patriotic Holiday Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Fleichman moved that the Select Board reappoint John Cooper to the Patriotic Holiday Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleichman moved that the Select Board reappoint John Cooper to the Patriotic Holiday Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Hanegan)
Adjourn
Ms. Mitchell moved to adjourn. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 3-0-0.
Yes: Fleischman, Hanegan, MitchellBopha Malone had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting. Paul Mortenson had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to adjourn. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 3-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Fleischman)
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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