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October 10, 2023
12 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Margot Fleischman joined remotely at 8:03 p.m.; Bopha Malone and Paul Mortenson recused themselves for the Carlisle Road item, so the votes after it show the three members who remained.
Present: Bopha Malone, Shawn Hanegan, Paul Mortenson, Margot Fleischman, Emily Mitchell
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Margot Fleischman took part remotely.
- Margot Fleischman arrived after the meeting began (8:03 p.m.).
- Bopha Malone left the meeting before it ended.
- Paul Mortenson left the meeting before it ended.
Every vote, in order
1. Woodard & Curran, Richard Road Culvert Design Contract
Approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $90,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated September 27, 2023
Ms. Mitchell move that the Town approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $90,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated September 27, 2023. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonMargot Fleischman arrived at 8:03 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell move that the Town approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $90,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated September 27, 2023. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
2. Woodard & Curran, Stormwater MS4 Permit Assistance Contract
Approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $125,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated October 3, 2023
Mr. Mortenson move that the Town approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $125,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated October 3, 2023. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonMargot Fleischman arrived at 8:03 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson move that the Town approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $125,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated October 3, 2023. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
1. The VCC has recommended that the following people be interviewed by the Select Board
Appoint Ray Gilmartin to the Trails Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Ray Gilmartin to the Trails Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonMargot Fleischman arrived at 8:03 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Ray Gilmartin to the Trails Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mitchell)
Appoint Mason Benam to the Bicycle Advisory 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. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint Mason Benam to the Bicycle Advisory 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 4-0-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonMargot Fleischman arrived at 8:03 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint Mason Benam to the Bicycle Advisory 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 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)
Appoint Wayne Springer to the Bedford Tricentennial Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board appoint Wayne Springer to the Bedford Tricentennial Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonMargot Fleischman arrived at 8:03 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board appoint Wayne Springer to the Bedford Tricentennial Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
2. The Bedford Housing Partnership recommends that the following person be appointed to
Appoint Kim Lovy to the Bedford Municipal Affordable Housing Trust with a term to expire June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint Kim Lovy to the Bedford Municipal Affordable Housing Trust with a term to expire June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonMargot Fleischman arrived at 8:03 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint Kim Lovy to the Bedford Municipal Affordable Housing Trust with a term to expire June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
3. Request to disband the Town Manager Search Screening Committee
Disband the Town Manager Screening Committee, effective immediately
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board disband the Town Manager Screening Committee, effective immediately. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonMargot Fleischman arrived at 8:03 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board disband the Town Manager Screening Committee, effective immediately. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
That, to demonstrate conceptual support for Bedford POPS, the Town Manager is authorized to direct staff to assess the options provided by the working group regarding location, operations,...
Mr. Hanegan moved that, to demonstrate conceptual support for Bedford POPS, the Town Manager is authorized to direct staff to assess the options provided by the working group regarding location, operations, logistics, and other requirements and report back to the Select Board with their recommendations. Mr. Mortenson seconded. Roll Call vote: Ms. Fleischman- Aye, Mr. Mortenson-Aye, Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Ms. Mitchell-Aye, Ms. Malone-Aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that, to demonstrate conceptual support for Bedford POPS, the Town Manager is authorized to direct staff to assess the options provided by the working group regarding location, operations, logistics, and other requirements and report back to the Select Board with their recommendations. Mr. Mortenson seconded. Roll Call vote: Ms. Fleischman- Aye, Mr. Mortenson-Aye, Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Ms. Mitchell-Aye, Ms. Malone-Aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
Approve the Pledge of Collateral for Six Brothers Lincoln, LLC., d/b/a Lincoln Liquors, provided that, should the collateral holder subsequently become the owner, any subsequent transfer is...
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approve the Pledge of Collateral for Six Brothers Lincoln, LLC., d/b/a Lincoln Liquors, provided that, should the collateral holder subsequently become the owner, any subsequent transfer is subject to the approval of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Roll Call vote: Ms. Fleischman-Aye, Mr. Mortenson- Aye, Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Ms. Mitchell-Aye, Ms. Malone-Aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approve the Pledge of Collateral for Six Brothers Lincoln, LLC., d/b/a Lincoln Liquors, provided that, should the collateral holder subsequently become the owner, any subsequent transfer is subject to the approval of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Roll Call vote: Ms. Fleischman-Aye, Mr. Mortenson- Aye, Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Ms. Mitchell-Aye, Ms. Malone-Aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
3. Request for Permit to Serve Alcohol-Old Town Hall 2-3PM-Celebration of Life
Approve the consent agenda
Mr. Hanegan moved that Select Board approve the consent agenda. Mr. Mortenson seconded. Roll Call vote: Ms. Fleischman-Aye, Mr. Mortenson-Aye, Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Ms. Mitchell-Aye, Ms. Malone-Aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that Select Board approve the consent agenda. Mr. Mortenson seconded. Roll Call vote: Ms. Fleischman-Aye, Mr. Mortenson-Aye, Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Ms. Mitchell-Aye, Ms. Malone-Aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
Endorse the amended plan as presented, noting the transcription error that Mr. DeVellis mentioned, with the condition that the DHCD approves the deed restriction of 55+ plus and the east parcel
Ms. Fleischman moved to endorse the amended plan as presented, noting the transcription error that Mr. DeVellis mentioned, with the condition that the DHCD approves the deed restriction of 55+ plus and the east parcel. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 3-0-0.
Yes: Fleischman, Hanegan, MitchellBopha Malone had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting. Paul Mortenson had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to endorse the amended plan as presented, noting the transcription error that Mr. DeVellis mentioned, with the condition that the DHCD approves the deed restriction of 55+ plus and the east parcel. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 3-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mitchell)
Adjourn
Ms. Mitchell moved to adjourn. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 3-0-0.
Yes: Fleischman, Hanegan, MitchellBopha Malone had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting. Paul Mortenson had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to adjourn. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 3-0-0..” (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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