MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
September 11, 2023
15 recorded votes, 1 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
ALSO PRESENT
Open the Bylaw Public Hearing
Mr. Hanegan moved to open the Bylaw Public Hearing. Ms. Mitchell seconded, The motion passed 5- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to open the Bylaw Public Hearing. Ms. Mitchell seconded, The motion passed 5- 0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mitchell)
3. Article 12 - General Bylaw Amendment - Article 52 - Large Meter Replacements
Close the Bylaw Public Hearing
Ms. Mitchell moved to close the Bylaw Public Hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to close the Bylaw Public Hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5- 0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
Approve the purchase of one (1) Large Dump Truck to Taylor and Lloyd, Inc., 8 Railroad Avenue, Bedford, MA at the quoted price of $328,552.00
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the purchase of one (1) Large Dump Truck to Taylor and Lloyd, Inc., 8 Railroad Avenue, Bedford, MA at the quoted price of $328,552.00. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the purchase of one (1) Large Dump Truck to Taylor and Lloyd, Inc., 8 Railroad Avenue, Bedford, MA at the quoted price of $328,552.00. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mitchell)
Appoint Annemarie Creason to the Bedford Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Fleischman move that the Select Board appoint Annemarie Creason to the Bedford Cultural Council 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
“Ms. Fleischman move that the Select Board appoint Annemarie Creason to the Bedford Cultural Council 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: Fleischman, second: Mitchell)
Change the name and designation to the Ad Hoc Tricentennial Committee, with membership of nine at-large members, each appointed to a three-year term, which will be staggered retroactively on a...
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board change the name and designation to the Ad Hoc Tricentennial Committee, with membership of nine at-large members, each appointed to a three-year term, which will be staggered retroactively on a randomized basis of the current membership. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board change the name and designation to the Ad Hoc Tricentennial Committee, with membership of nine at-large members, each appointed to a three-year term, which will be staggered retroactively on a randomized basis of the current membership. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
Recommend approval of Article 1
Ms. Fleischman moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 1. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 1. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Hanegan)
Recommend approval of Article 7
Ms. Mitchell moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 7. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 7. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Fleischman)
Recommend approval of Article 8
Ms. Fleischman moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 8. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 8. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mitchell)
Recommend approval of Article 9
Ms. Fleischman moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 9. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 9. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mitchell)
Recommend approval of Article 12
Mr. Hanegan moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 12. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 12. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Fleischman)
Recommend approval of Article 13
Ms. Fleischman moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 13. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 13. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Hanegan)
Recommend approval of Article 14
Ms. Fleischman moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 14. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0, with Mr. Mortenson voting nay.
Yes: Fleischman, Hanegan, Malone, MitchellNo: Mortenson
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 14. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0, with Mr. Mortenson voting nay..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Hanegan)
2. Chapter 268A Section 20(b)'s-Mirella Maskalenko, Brenna Portlock
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)
The Historical Preservation Committee withdraw from the program
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Historical Preservation Committee withdraw from the program. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Historical Preservation Committee withdraw from the program. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mitchell)
CANCELLED
Adjourn
Ms. Fleischman moved to adjourn. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to adjourn. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mortenson)
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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