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May 13, 2024
12 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 Shawn Hanegan, who is counted absent.
Present: Bopha Malone, Emily Mitchell, Paul Mortenson, Daniel Brosgol
Absent: Shawn Hanegan
Every vote, in order
Mr. Mortenson serve as acting chair for the meeting
Ms. Malone moved that Mr. Mortenson serve as acting chair for the meeting. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that Mr. Mortenson serve as acting chair for the meeting. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Brosgol)
4. Bedford Cultural District-Temporary art Installation on Narrow Gauge Trail
Authorize the Bedford Cultural District to display and maintain a temporary art installation along the narrow gauge trail between Loomis Street and the Great Road from July 1, 2024, through...
Ms. Mitchell moved that Select Board authorize the Bedford Cultural District to display and maintain a temporary art installation along the narrow gauge trail between Loomis Street and the Great Road from July 1, 2024, through September 2, 2024. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that Select Board authorize the Bedford Cultural District to display and maintain a temporary art installation along the narrow gauge trail between Loomis Street and the Great Road from July 1, 2024, through September 2, 2024. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
Recommends to Town Meeting a Tax Increment Financing Agreement, for real estate and personal property tax exemptions, in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 59,...
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Board recommends to Town Meeting a Tax Increment Financing Agreement, for real estate and personal property tax exemptions, in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 59, Section 40, between the Town of Bedford, Systems & Technology Research LLC d/b/a STR, and Cole of Bedford, MA LLC, in accordance with the Exemption schedule shown below, and the additional provisions of a Tax Increment Financing Agreement in a form substantially similar to the draft included in the Board's meeting materials on May 13, 2024, which shall be subject to final review by Town Counsel, the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council, and this Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Board recommends to Town Meeting a Tax Increment Financing Agreement, for real estate and personal property tax exemptions, in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 59, Section 40, between the Town of Bedford, Systems & Technology Research LLC d/b/a STR, and Cole of Bedford, MA LLC, in accordance with the Exemption schedule shown below, and the additional provisions of a Tax Increment Financing Agreement in a form substantially similar to the draft included in the Board's meeting materials on May 13, 2024, which shall be subject to final review by Town Counsel, the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council, and this Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Mitchell)
6. Request from Bedford Embraces Diversity for Pride Banner and Proclamation
Grant the application to put the banner from Bedford Embraces Diversity to commemorate Pride Month on an appropriate Town-owned parcel on which other signage has been placed
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board grant the application to put the banner from Bedford Embraces Diversity to commemorate Pride Month on an appropriate Town-owned parcel on which other signage has been placed. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 3-1-0, with Mr. Mortenson dissenting.
Yes: Brosgol, Malone, MitchellNo: Mortenson
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board grant the application to put the banner from Bedford Embraces Diversity to commemorate Pride Month on an appropriate Town-owned parcel on which other signage has been placed. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 3-1-0, with Mr. Mortenson dissenting..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Brosgol)
8. Special Town Meeting Warrant votes
Recommend approval of Article 1
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board recommend approval of Article 1. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board recommend approval of Article 1. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
Recommend approval of Article 3
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board recommend approval of Article 3. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board recommend approval of Article 3. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
In connection with fire station construction funding that the Select Board recommend funding this article through the tax levy
Ms. Mitchell moved in connection with fire station construction funding that the Select Board recommend funding this article through the tax levy. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved in connection with fire station construction funding that the Select Board recommend funding this article through the tax levy. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Brosgol)
Recommend approval of Article 4
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board recommend approval of Article 4. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board recommend approval of Article 4. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
Close and post the warrant subject to final review
Ms. Malone moved to close and post the warrant subject to final review. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved to close and post the warrant subject to final review. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Mitchell)
9. Discuss expanded options for hybrid Board/Committee meetings
Authorize Boards and Committees to have the option to vote to meet in a hybrid format, said meetings to be at the discretion of the Town Manager to prioritize availability and meeting selection
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board authorize Boards and Committees to have the option to vote to meet in a hybrid format, said meetings to be at the discretion of the Town Manager to prioritize availability and meeting selection. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board authorize Boards and Committees to have the option to vote to meet in a hybrid format, said meetings to be at the discretion of the Town Manager to prioritize availability and meeting selection. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Brosgol)
10. Consent items
Approve the May 13, 2024 consent agenda with conditions outlined in the memo
Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the May 13, 2024 consent agenda with conditions outlined in the memo. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the May 13, 2024 consent agenda with conditions outlined in the memo. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
12. Liaison Report
Adjourn
Mr. Brosgol moved to adjourn. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to adjourn. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, 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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