MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
August 28, 2023
8 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 Union/Non-Union Personnel
Adjourn into Executive Session for the purposes of strategy and preparation for contract negotiations with union and 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 union and 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 union and 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)
Appoint Paul Fath and Karen Moore to the Council on Aging Board with terms to expire June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letters on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board appoint Paul Fath and Karen Moore to the Council on Aging Board with terms to expire June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letters on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board appoint Paul Fath and Karen Moore to the Council on Aging Board with terms to expire June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letters on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
Appoint Joseph Gallagher to the 300th Anniversary Committee with a term to expire 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 appoint Joseph Gallagher to the 300th Anniversary Committee with a term to expire 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 appoint Joseph Gallagher to the 300th Anniversary Committee with a term to expire 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)
Commit to executing an MOU re: Old Billerica Road with two options contingent on Planning Board approval: 1. 15 units total by creating 2 units within the barn structure (whether renovated or...
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board commit to executing an MOU re: Old Billerica Road with two options contingent on Planning Board approval: 1. 15 units total by creating 2 units within the barn structure (whether renovated or replaced), with 1 affordable unit being one of the new units, and each barn unit no more than 1500 sq. ft; or 2. 13 total units, with 1 affordable unit plus a $20,000 donation to the Affordable Housing Trust. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board commit to executing an MOU re: Old Billerica Road with two options contingent on Planning Board approval: 1. 15 units total by creating 2 units within the barn structure (whether renovated or replaced), with 1 affordable unit being one of the new units, and each barn unit no more than 1500 sq. ft; or 2. 13 total units, with 1 affordable unit plus a $20,000 donation to the Affordable Housing Trust. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mortenson)
Issue a call for Special Town Meeting to be held at the Bedford High School Auditorium at 9 Mudge Way on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 6:30 PM
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board issue a call for Special Town Meeting to be held at the Bedford High School Auditorium at 9 Mudge Way on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 6:30 PM. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board issue a call for Special Town Meeting to be held at the Bedford High School Auditorium at 9 Mudge Way on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 6:30 PM. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mitchell)
Approve the consent agenda
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the consent agenda. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the consent agenda. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
1. Emergency Response Update-Acceptance of Donations
Authorize the Town to receive emergency response donations of funds and gift cards to support refugee families in Bedford
Ms. Fleischman moved to authorize the Town to receive emergency response donations of funds and gift cards to support refugee families in Bedford. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to authorize the Town to receive emergency response donations of funds and gift cards to support refugee families in Bedford. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mitchell)
Adjourn
Ms. Fleischman moved to adjourn. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to adjourn. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, 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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