MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
September 25, 2023
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Bopha Malone arrived at 6:32 p.m., after the meeting was called to order.
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. Fleischman 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. Ms. Mitchell seconded. Roll-call vote: Ms. Mitchell aye, Mr. Hanegan aye, Ms. Fleischman aye, Mr. Mortensen aye. 4- 0-0
Yes: Fleischman, Hanegan, Mitchell, MortensonThe roll call (4-0-0) lists four members and leaves out Chair Bopha Malone, who had arrived at 6:32 p.m., so she is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman 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. Ms. Mitchell seconded. Roll-call vote: Ms. Mitchell aye, Mr. Hanegan aye, Ms. Fleischman aye, Mr. Mortensen aye. 4- 0-0.” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mitchell)
1. Poke Bros, 158 Great Road
Approves the Common Victualler License for Poke Bros at 158 Great Road
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approves the Common Victualler License for Poke Bros at 158 Great Road. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approves the Common Victualler License for Poke Bros at 158 Great Road. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)
Approve the attached contract with Commonwealth Construction & Utilities, Inc in the amount of $269,480.30, as described in the Public Works memo dated September 20, 2023, and authorize the Town...
Mr. Hanegan move that the Board approve the attached contract with Commonwealth Construction & Utilities, Inc in the amount of $269,480.30, as described in the Public Works memo dated September 20, 2023, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan move that the Board approve the attached contract with Commonwealth Construction & Utilities, Inc in the amount of $269,480.30, as described in the Public Works memo dated September 20, 2023, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Fleischman)
1. Closing of Warrant
Recommend approval of Article 2
Ms. Fleischman moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 2. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 2. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mitchell)
Recommend approval of Article 3
Ms. Mitchell moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 3. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 3. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Fleischman)
Recommend approval of Article 4
Mr. Hanegan moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 4. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 4. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
Recommend approval of Article 5
Ms. Fleischman moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 5. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 5. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mitchell)
Recommend approval of Article 6
Mr. Hanegan moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 6. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 6. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
Recommend approval of Article 10
Ms. Mitchell moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 10. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved the Select Board recommend approval of Article 10. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
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 disapproval of Article 15, that will soon become Article 7
Ms. Mitchell moved the Select Board recommend disapproval of Article 15, that will soon become Article 7. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved the Select Board recommend disapproval of Article 15, that will soon become Article 7. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
2. Final Recommendations
Close the warrant for Special Town Warrant on November 6, 2023, with the understanding that the Town Manager's Office may make non- substantial minor edits to the text of the summaries upon advice...
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board close the warrant for Special Town Warrant on November 6, 2023, with the understanding that the Town Manager's Office may make non- substantial minor edits to the text of the summaries upon advice of Counsel. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board close the warrant for Special Town Warrant on November 6, 2023, with the understanding that the Town Manager's Office may make non- substantial minor edits to the text of the summaries upon advice of Counsel. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
2. One Day Alcohol License-September 30, 2023
Approve the consent agenda
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the consent agenda. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the consent agenda. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
1. Sarah Scoville-Approval of Additional Utility Box Painting
Approve the utility box public art at the corner of the Great Road and Springs Road and the Great Road and Mudge Way, subject to final Historic District Commission approval of the design
Ms. Fleischman moved to approve the utility box public art at the corner of the Great Road and Springs Road and the Great Road and Mudge Way, subject to final Historic District Commission approval of the design. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to approve the utility box public art at the corner of the Great Road and Springs Road and the Great Road and Mudge Way, subject to final Historic District Commission approval of the design. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mitchell)
2. Committee Appointments for Town Manager Matt Hanson: Fire Station Building Committee,
Appoint Matt Hanson to the Fire Station Building Committee to replace Colleen Doyle; to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust to replace Colleen Doyle for a term ending on June 30, 2025; and to...
Ms. Fleischman move that the Select Board appoint Matt Hanson to the Fire Station Building Committee to replace Colleen Doyle; to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust to replace Colleen Doyle for a term ending on June 30, 2025; and to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to replace Charlie Ticotsky for a term ending on June 30, 2025; and authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the appointment 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 Matt Hanson to the Fire Station Building Committee to replace Colleen Doyle; to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust to replace Colleen Doyle for a term ending on June 30, 2025; and to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to replace Charlie Ticotsky for a term ending on June 30, 2025; and authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mitchell)
1. North Airfield Letter to Governor Office Update
Authorize signing the letter from the HATS towns to the governor with or without the 3rd bullet, but with the preference to remove the 3rd bullet
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board authorize signing the letter from the HATS towns to the governor with or without the 3rd bullet, but with the preference to remove the 3rd bullet. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board authorize signing the letter from the HATS towns to the governor with or without the 3rd bullet, but with the preference to remove the 3rd bullet. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
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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