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April 16, 2024
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Bopha Malone, Emily Mitchell, Shawn Hanegan, Paul Mortenson, Daniel Brosgol
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2. Consent
Approve the amendment to Town of Bedford Agreement with William August, Epstein & August, for Cable Television License Renewal Legal Service, adding Verizon as a provider covered by the Agreement
Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the amendment to Town of Bedford Agreement with William August, Epstein & August, for Cable Television License Renewal Legal Service, adding Verizon as a provider covered by the Agreement. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the amendment to Town of Bedford Agreement with William August, Epstein & August, for Cable Television License Renewal Legal Service, adding Verizon as a provider covered by the Agreement. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
Approve the Health Insurance Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town and the various Town Union units, as presented, establishing the premium contribution percentages for health insurance...
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board approve the Health Insurance Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town and the various Town Union units, as presented, establishing the premium contribution percentages for health insurance plans, effective July 1, 2024. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board approve the Health Insurance Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Town and the various Town Union units, as presented, establishing the premium contribution percentages for health insurance plans, effective July 1, 2024. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Mitchell)
Accept the easement at 240 South Road as presented
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board accept the easement at 240 South Road as presented. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board accept the easement at 240 South Road as presented. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
3. DPW-Middlesex Turnpike Sewer Force Main Extension Phase 2
Approve the contract with C. Naughton Corp. for the Middlesex Turnpike Sewer Force Main Extension Phase 2 in the amount of $4,195,181.00 Ms. Malone seconded
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Town approve the contract with C. Naughton Corp. for the Middlesex Turnpike Sewer Force Main Extension Phase 2 in the amount of $4,195,181.00 Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Town approve the contract with C. Naughton Corp. for the Middlesex Turnpike Sewer Force Main Extension Phase 2 in the amount of $4,195,181.00 Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
4. Facilities HVAC Contract
Approve the Public Library HVAC Construction contract with New England Builders & Contractors from Methuen, MA, in the amount of three million one hundred eighty-five thousand dollars ($3,185,000)...
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Bedford Select Board approve the Public Library HVAC Construction contract with New England Builders & Contractors from Methuen, MA, in the amount of three million one hundred eighty-five thousand dollars ($3,185,000) from the funding approved by Annual Town Meeting of May 2021 under Article 21 and Special Town Meeting of November 2023 under Article 3; and furthermore, the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign the contract on its behalf. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Bedford Select Board approve the Public Library HVAC Construction contract with New England Builders & Contractors from Methuen, MA, in the amount of three million one hundred eighty-five thousand dollars ($3,185,000) from the funding approved by Annual Town Meeting of May 2021 under Article 21 and Special Town Meeting of November 2023 under Article 3; and furthermore, the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign the contract on its behalf. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
7. Vote to Re-establishment a Charter and Bylaw Review Committee
Re-establish the Charter & Bylaw Review Committee with the purpose of reviewing the present Town Charter & Bylaws and recommending any proposed changes to Town Meeting
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board re-establish the Charter & Bylaw Review Committee with the purpose of reviewing the present Town Charter & Bylaws and recommending any proposed changes to Town Meeting. The Committee will consist of seven members: three at-large members, the Town Moderator, and one member each of the Select Board, School Committee, and Planning Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board re-establish the Charter & Bylaw Review Committee with the purpose of reviewing the present Town Charter & Bylaws and recommending any proposed changes to Town Meeting. The Committee will consist of seven members: three at-large members, the Town Moderator, and one member each of the Select Board, School Committee, and Planning Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
1 Town Manager MAPC (Metropolitan Area Planning Council) (Primary)
Accept the finalized Select Board Liaison List as presented in the memo dated 4/16/24 and amended
Mr. Mortenson moved to accept the finalized Select Board Liaison List as presented in the memo dated 4/16/24 and amended. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to accept the finalized Select Board Liaison List as presented in the memo dated 4/16/24 and amended. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)
11. Town Manager Report
Adjourn
Ms. Mitchell moved to adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
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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