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August 14, 2023
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Bopha Malone, Shawn Hanegan, Paul Mortenson, Margot Fleischman, Emily Mitchell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the contract with Beta for the amount of $94,250 as described in the memo from Public Works dated August 14, 2023
Mr. Mortenson moved that the board approve the contract with Beta for the amount of $94,250 as described in the memo from Public Works dated August 14, 2023. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the board approve the contract with Beta for the amount of $94,250 as described in the memo from Public Works dated August 14, 2023. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
2. Public Safety Contract-
Approve to extend the capital articles as proposed in the memo dated August 9, 2023 by Dave Castellarin, Finance Director, totaling $362,381.00
Mr. Mortenson moved that the select board approve to extend the capital articles as proposed in the memo dated August 9, 2023 by Dave Castellarin, Finance Director, totaling $362,381.00. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the select board approve to extend the capital articles as proposed in the memo dated August 9, 2023 by Dave Castellarin, Finance Director, totaling $362,381.00. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
1. Hanscom Letter to the Governor
Approve version 3 of the HATS letter to the governor on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve version 3 of the HATS letter to the governor on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve version 3 of the HATS letter to the governor on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
Extend the offer for the Town Manager position to Matthew Hanson, pending contract negotiations
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board extend the offer for the Town Manager position to Matthew Hanson, pending contract negotiations. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board extend the offer for the Town Manager position to Matthew Hanson, pending contract negotiations. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
1. Strategy and Preparation from Contract Negotiation with Non-Union Personnel
Enter into Executive Session for the purposes of strategy and preparation for contract negotiation with nonunion personal, not to return to open session
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board enter into Executive Session for the purposes of strategy and preparation for contract negotiation with nonunion personal, not to return to open session. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Mr. Mortenson-Aye, Ms. Fleischman-Aye, Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Ms. Mitchell-Aye, Ms. Malone- Aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board enter into Executive Session for the purposes of strategy and preparation for contract negotiation with nonunion personal, not to return to open session. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Mr. Mortenson-Aye, Ms. Fleischman-Aye, Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Ms. Mitchell-Aye, Ms. Malone- Aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, 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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