MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
October 23, 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. Housing Partnership-Steve Grossman
Appoint Steve Grossman to the Bedford Housing Partnership 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 Steve Grossman to the Bedford Housing Partnership with a term to expire June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Steve Grossman to the Bedford Housing Partnership with a term to expire June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Fleischman)
1. CDM-LCRR Assistance Contract
Approve the contract with CDM Smith Inc in the amount of $318,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated October 17, 2023
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Town approve the contract with CDM Smith Inc in the amount of $318,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated October 17, 2023. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Town approve the contract with CDM Smith Inc in the amount of $318,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated October 17, 2023. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mortenson)
2. Albanese-Middlesex Turnpike Pump Station Rehabilitation
Approve the contract with Albanese D&S, Inc. for the Middlesex Turnpike Pump Station Rehabilitation in the amount of $2,875,000.00
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Town approve the contract with Albanese D&S, Inc. for the Middlesex Turnpike Pump Station Rehabilitation in the amount of $2,875,000.00. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Town approve the contract with Albanese D&S, Inc. for the Middlesex Turnpike Pump Station Rehabilitation in the amount of $2,875,000.00. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Hanegan)
3. Covanta-Five-Year Disposal Contract
Approve and authorize the 5-year agreement with Covanta Haverhill Associates, LLC for the disposal of the Town's Municipal Solid Waste, as described in the Public Works memo dated October 16, 2023
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board approve and authorize the 5-year agreement with Covanta Haverhill Associates, LLC for the disposal of the Town's Municipal Solid Waste, as described in the Public Works memo dated October 16, 2023. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board approve and authorize the 5-year agreement with Covanta Haverhill Associates, LLC for the disposal of the Town's Municipal Solid Waste, as described in the Public Works memo dated October 16, 2023. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mitchell)
4. VHB-Middlesex Turnpike Contract (Amendment 18)
Approve VHB Contract Amendment 18 revised September 20, 2023, in the amount of $52,200.00, as described in the Public Works memo dated October 16, 2023
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Town approve VHB Contract Amendment 18 revised September 20, 2023, in the amount of $52,200.00, as described in the Public Works memo dated October 16, 2023. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Town approve VHB Contract Amendment 18 revised September 20, 2023, in the amount of $52,200.00, as described in the Public Works memo dated October 16, 2023. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Hanegan)
1. Establishment of ad hoc Advisory Committee: Tree Master Plan
Establish the Ad Hoc Tree Master Plan Advisory Committee with a current purpose membership and term as outlined: Membership The Ad Hoc Tree Master Plan Committee shall have the following members:...
Ms. Mitchell move that the Select Board establish the Ad Hoc Tree Master Plan Advisory Committee with a current purpose membership and term as outlined: Membership The Ad Hoc Tree Master Plan Committee shall have the following members: A member of the Select Board A member of the Planning Board A member of the Historic District Commission A member of the Conservation Commission A member of the Arbor Resources Committee Two at-large members appointed by the Select Board Each referenced Board or Committee shall recommend a member that the Select Board shall appoint. The Committee shall be supported directly by staff, including but not limited to staff from the Public Works Department. Term Members shall be appointed to the Committee for one-year terms, with the ability to be reappointed for additional terms as long as the committee's work is ongoing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell move that the Select Board establish the Ad Hoc Tree Master Plan Advisory Committee with a current purpose membership and term as outlined: Membership The Ad Hoc Tree Master Plan Committee shall have the following members: A member of the Select Board A member of the Planning Board A member of the Historic District Commission A member of the Conservation Commission A member of the Arbor Resources Committee Two at-large members appointed by the Select Board Each referenced Board or Committee shall recommend a member that the Select Board shall appoint. The Committee shall be supported directly by staff, including but not limited to staff from the Public Works Department. Term Members shall be appointed to the Committee for one-year terms, with the ability to be reappointed for additional terms as long as the committee's work is ongoing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
3. Approval of 2024 Select Board Calendar
Approve the consent agenda
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the consent agenda. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the consent agenda. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Fleischman)
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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