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January 22, 2024
4 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Margot Fleischman, who is counted absent.
Present: Shawn Hanegan, Paul Mortenson, Emily Mitchell, Bopha Malone
Absent: Margot Fleischman
Every vote, in order
5 Page Road (westbound)
Approve the updates to the Town of Bedford Traffic Rules and Regulations as described in the Public Works memo dated January 11, 2024
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the updates to the Town of Bedford Traffic Rules and Regulations as described in the Public Works memo dated January 11, 2024. Mr. Hanegan Seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the updates to the Town of Bedford Traffic Rules and Regulations as described in the Public Works memo dated January 11, 2024. Mr. Hanegan Seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
Approve the expansion of burial plots in Shawsheen Cemetery (Cemetery Expansion Phase 1)
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board of the Town of Bedford, acting pursuant to its powers under General Laws c. 114, to approve the expansion of burial plots in Shawsheen Cemetery as shown on the plan entitled "Cemetery Expansion Phase 1 - Morningside V" and dated "October 19, 2023," and further to authorize and direct the Town Manager to take all actions required to implement the vote on this motion. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board of the Town of Bedford, acting pursuant to its powers under General Laws c. 114, to approve the expansion of burial plots in Shawsheen Cemetery as shown on the plan entitled "Cemetery Expansion Phase 1 - Morningside V" and dated "October 19, 2023," and further to authorize and direct the Town Manager to take all actions required to implement the vote on this motion. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
Approve consent agenda
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve consent agenda. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 3-0-1, with Ms. Mitchell abstaining because she submitted the temporary sign application on behalf of the BHS Musical.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, MortensonAbstained: Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve consent agenda. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 3-0-1, with Ms. Mitchell abstaining because she submitted the temporary sign application on behalf of the BHS Musical..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Adjourn
Mr. Mortenson moved to adjourn. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to adjourn. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)
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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