MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
August 24, 2023
11 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
1. Strategy and Preparation for Contract Negotiations with Non-Union Personnel
Adjourn into Executive Session for the purposes of strategy and preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel, to return to open session
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board adjourn into Executive Session for the purposes of strategy and preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel, to return to open session. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Roll-call vote: Ms. Mitchell aye, Mr. Hanegan aye; Ms. Fleischman aye; Mr. Mortensen aye; Ms. Malone aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board adjourn into Executive Session for the purposes of strategy and preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel, to return to open session. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Roll-call vote: Ms. Mitchell aye, Mr. Hanegan aye; Ms. Fleischman aye; Mr. Mortensen aye; Ms. Malone aye..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
Approve the agreement between the Town of Bedford and Matthew Hanson as amended, pending approval of Mr. Hanson
Ms. Mitchell moved the Select Board approve the agreement between the Town of Bedford and Matthew Hanson as amended, pending approval of Mr. Hanson. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved the Select Board approve the agreement between the Town of Bedford and Matthew Hanson as amended, pending approval of Mr. Hanson. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
1. Extension of Lease at Old Town Hall-Bedford Historical Society
Approve a three-month rent abatement to the Bedford Historical Society lease of Old Town Hall in the amount of $8,750.00
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve a three-month rent abatement to the Bedford Historical Society lease of Old Town Hall in the amount of $8,750.00. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve a three-month rent abatement to the Bedford Historical Society lease of Old Town Hall in the amount of $8,750.00. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
Approve the updated regulations governing alcoholic beverage consumption at Bedford Old Town Hall, 16 South Road, as amended
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the updated regulations governing alcoholic beverage consumption at Bedford Old Town Hall, 16 South Road, as amended. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the updated regulations governing alcoholic beverage consumption at Bedford Old Town Hall, 16 South Road, as amended. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Fleischman)
2. Public Safety Contract-Insight LLC
Authorize Interim Town Manager Colleen Doyle to approve the purchase of Pro Phoenix Software from Insight as outlined in their quote dated May 25, 2023
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board authorize Interim Town Manager Colleen Doyle to approve the purchase of Pro Phoenix Software from Insight as outlined in their quote dated May 25, 2023. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board authorize Interim Town Manager Colleen Doyle to approve the purchase of Pro Phoenix Software from Insight as outlined in their quote dated May 25, 2023. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Fleischman)
Approve a transfer from the Historic Properties Preservation Fund of up to $75,000 (as needed) to be used toward the painting, foundation Page | 3 Select Board Meeting August 24, 2023 repair, down...
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board approve a transfer from the Historic Properties Preservation Fund of up to $75,000 (as needed) to be used toward the painting, foundation Page | 3 Select Board Meeting August 24, 2023 repair, down spout repair, at the Depot Station and additional painting and design fees associated at Depot Freight House. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board approve a transfer from the Historic Properties Preservation Fund of up to $75,000 (as needed) to be used toward the painting, foundation Page | 3 Select Board Meeting August 24, 2023 repair, down spout repair, at the Depot Station and additional painting and design fees associated at Depot Freight House. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mitchell)
1. Reappointments: Elena Zorn (Bedford Housing Partnership)
Reappoint Elena Zorn to the Bedford Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Elena Zorn to the Bedford Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Elena Zorn to the Bedford Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mitchell)
2. Fire Station Building Committee Appointments
Appoint Paul Sheehan and Amy Fidalgo to the Fire Station Building Committee to replace David Grunes and Charlie Ticotsky, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letters on behalf...
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board appoint Paul Sheehan and Amy Fidalgo to the Fire Station Building Committee to replace David Grunes and Charlie Ticotsky, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letters on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board appoint Paul Sheehan and Amy Fidalgo to the Fire Station Building Committee to replace David Grunes and Charlie Ticotsky, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letters on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Fleischman)
Approve the Racial Equity Vision Statement as drafted by the REMAP team and outlined in the memo dated August 24, 2023
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the Racial Equity Vision Statement as drafted by the REMAP team and outlined in the memo dated August 24, 2023. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the Racial Equity Vision Statement as drafted by the REMAP team and outlined in the memo dated August 24, 2023. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
3. Chapter 268A Section20bs-Anna Breecher, Maria Norese
Approve the consent agenda
Ms. Fleichman moved that the Select Board approve the consent agenda. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleichman moved that the Select Board approve the consent agenda. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mitchell)
Adjourn
Ms. Mitchell moved to adjourn. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to adjourn. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (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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