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Bedford Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

June 24, 2024

29 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: Attendance from the roll call at the start of the meeting (all five members present).

Present: Shawn Hanegan, Emily Mitchell, Bopha Malone, Paul Mortenson, Daniel Brosgol

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

10 Mudge Way Paul Mortenson, Clerk

Deny the application for a one-day alcohol license to the Bedford Plaza Hotel

Minutes, page 1

DenyPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Mortenson moved that the Board deny the application for a one-day alcohol license to the Bedford Plaza Hotel. Mr. Brosgol seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Board deny the application for a one-day alcohol license to the Bedford Plaza Hotel. Mr. Brosgol seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Brosgol)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the Fiscal Year 2025 water and sewer rates as follows: Semi-Annual Billing Water Base $48.00/yr. or $24.00/billing cycle (6 months) Tier 1 $1.80/100 cubic feet up to 2,000 cubic feet Tier...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board approve the Fiscal Year 2025 water and sewer rates as follows: Semi-Annual Billing Water Base $48.00/yr. or $24.00/billing cycle (6 months) Tier 1 $1.80/100 cubic feet up to 2,000 cubic feet Tier 2 $11.30/100 cubic feet over 2,000 cubic feet Water-Irrigation Base $48.00/yr. or $24.00/billing cycle (6 months) Tier 3 $14.60/100 cubic feet for any amount used Sewer Base $72.00/yr. or $36.00/billing cycle (6 months) Tier 1 $3.50/100 cubic feet up to 2,000 cubic feet Tier 2 $19.40/100 cubic feet over 2,000 cubic feet Monthly Billing Water Base $48.00/yr. or $4.00/billing cycle (monthly) Tier 1 $1.80/100 cubic feet up to 333 cubic feet per billing cycle Tier 2 $11.20/100 cubic feet over 333 cubic feet per billing cycle Water-Irrigation Base $48.00/yr. or $4.00/billing cycle (monthly) Tier 3 $14.60/100 cubic feet for any amount used Sewer Base $72.00/yr. or $6.00/billing cycle (monthly) Tier 1 $3.50/100 cubic feet up to 333 cubic feet per billing cycle Tier 2 $19.40/100 cubic feet over 333 cubic feet per billing cycle Mr. Mortenson seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board approve the Fiscal Year 2025 water and sewer rates as follows: Semi-Annual Billing Water Base $48.00/yr. or $24.00/billing cycle (6 months) Tier 1 $1.80/100 cubic feet up to 2,000 cubic feet Tier 2 $11.30/100 cubic feet over 2,000 cubic feet Water-Irrigation Base $48.00/yr. or $24.00/billing cycle (6 months) Tier 3 $14.60/100 cubic feet for any amount used Sewer Base $72.00/yr. or $36.00/billing cycle (6 months) Tier 1 $3.50/100 cubic feet up to 2,000 cubic feet Tier 2 $19.40/100 cubic feet over 2,000 cubic feet Monthly Billing Water Base $48.00/yr. or $4.00/billing cycle (monthly) Tier 1 $1.80/100 cubic feet up to 333 cubic feet per billing cycle Tier 2 $11.20/100 cubic feet over 333 cubic feet per billing cycle Water-Irrigation Base $48.00/yr. or $4.00/billing cycle (monthly) Tier 3 $14.60/100 cubic feet for any amount used Sewer Base $72.00/yr. or $6.00/billing cycle (monthly) Tier 1 $3.50/100 cubic feet up to 333 cubic feet per billing cycle Tier 2 $19.40/100 cubic feet over 333 cubic feet per billing cycle Mr. Mortenson seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Mortenson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the proposed trash and recycling fees for FY25 as described in the Public Works memo dated 5/21/24

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approve the proposed trash and recycling fees for FY25 as described in the Public Works memo dated 5/21/24. Ms. Malone seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approve the proposed trash and recycling fees for FY25 as described in the Public Works memo dated 5/21/24. Ms. Malone seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the proposed rate schedule for Town Space Rental Fees, dated June 24, 2024

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Mortenson moved that the board approve the proposed rate schedule for Town Space Rental Fees, dated June 24, 2024. Mr. Brosgol seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Mortenson moved that the board approve the proposed rate schedule for Town Space Rental Fees, dated June 24, 2024. Mr. Brosgol seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Brosgol)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adopt the FY2025 Ambulance Rates as outlined in the memo dated June 10, 2024, from Chief James Bailey

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board adopt the FY2025 Ambulance Rates as outlined in the memo dated June 10, 2024, from Chief James Bailey. Mr. Mortenson seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board adopt the FY2025 Ambulance Rates as outlined in the memo dated June 10, 2024, from Chief James Bailey. Mr. Mortenson seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Mortenson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve Ambulance Write-Offs in the amount of $14,392.14

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approve Ambulance Write-Offs in the amount of $14,392.14. Mr. Brosgol seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approve Ambulance Write-Offs in the amount of $14,392.14. Mr. Brosgol seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Brosgol)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the contract with GVC Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,756,502.25 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Brosgol moved that the board approve the contract with GVC Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,756,502.25 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf. Mr. Mortenson seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Brosgol moved that the board approve the contract with GVC Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,756,502.25 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf. Mr. Mortenson seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Mortenson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Of the Town of Bedford acquire for a sum of $5,000 a sidewalk easement for the purposes of establishing, constructing, operating, and maintaining a sidewalk at 53 Page Road as shown on the plan...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board of the Town of Bedford acquire for a sum of $5,000 a sidewalk easement for the purposes of establishing, constructing, operating, and maintaining a sidewalk at 53 Page Road as shown on the plan entitled "Easement Plan" and dated "June 30, 2021," and further to authorize and direct the Town Manager to take all actions required to implement the vote on this motion. Mr. Brosgol seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board of the Town of Bedford acquire for a sum of $5,000 a sidewalk easement for the purposes of establishing, constructing, operating, and maintaining a sidewalk at 53 Page Road as shown on the plan entitled "Easement Plan" and dated "June 30, 2021," and further to authorize and direct the Town Manager to take all actions required to implement the vote on this motion. Mr. Brosgol seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Brosgol)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the Stormwater Asset Management Grant dated June 10, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board approve the Stormwater Asset Management Grant dated June 10, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf. Ms. Malone seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board approve the Stormwater Asset Management Grant dated June 10, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf. Ms. Malone seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Reappoint Nina Pickering-Cook of Anderson Kreiger as Town Counsel, for a term ending June 30, 2025

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint Nina Pickering-Cook of Anderson Kreiger as Town Counsel, for a term ending June 30, 2025. Ms. Malone seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint Nina Pickering-Cook of Anderson Kreiger as Town Counsel, for a term ending June 30, 2025. Ms. Malone seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Reappoint Deb Edinger, John McClain, David Manugian, and Amy Lloyd to the Tree Master Plan for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on...

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board reappoint Deb Edinger, John McClain, David Manugian, and Amy Lloyd to the Tree Master Plan for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Brosgol seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board reappoint Deb Edinger, John McClain, David Manugian, and Amy Lloyd to the Tree Master Plan for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Brosgol seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Brosgol)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Reappoint Ellis Kriesberg to the Bedford Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Ellis Kriesberg to the Bedford Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Brosgol seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Ellis Kriesberg to the Bedford Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Brosgol seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Reappoint Garth McCavana and Peter Weichman to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the...

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint Garth McCavana and Peter Weichman to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint Garth McCavana and Peter Weichman to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Reappoint Uma Kaundinya to the Community Media Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint Uma Kaundinya to the Community Media Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint Uma Kaundinya to the Community Media Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Reappoint Lee Vorderer to the Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Lee Vorderer to the Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Lee Vorderer to the Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Reappoint David Santos, Deb Edinger, and Steven Hagan to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of...

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint David Santos, Deb Edinger, and Steven Hagan to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Brosgol seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint David Santos, Deb Edinger, and Steven Hagan to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Brosgol seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Brosgol)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Reappoint Marilou Barsam to the Council on Aging for a term ending June 30, 2027 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board

Minutes, page 7

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint Marilou Barsam to the Council on Aging for a term ending June 30, 2027 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint Marilou Barsam to the Council on Aging for a term ending June 30, 2027 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Reappoint Joe Piantedosi, Steven Hagan, and William Deen to the Depot Park Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on...

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Joe Piantedosi, Steven Hagan, and William Deen to the Depot Park Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Joe Piantedosi, Steven Hagan, and William Deen to the Depot Park Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Reappoint Bob Dorer to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board reappoint Bob Dorer to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board reappoint Bob Dorer to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Mortenson)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Reappoint Karen Kalil Brown and Karl Winkler to the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the...

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · 4–1

Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint Karen Kalil Brown and Karl Winkler to the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, nay; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 4-1-0.

Yes: Brosgol, Hanegan, Malone, MitchellNo: Mortenson

From the minutes

“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint Karen Kalil Brown and Karl Winkler to the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, nay; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 4-1-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Reappoint Jessie McAleer to the Historic Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint Jessie McAleer to the Historic Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint Jessie McAleer to the Historic Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Reappoint Barb Purchia and Paul Purchia to the Patriotic Holiday Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select...

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board reappoint Barb Purchia and Paul Purchia to the Patriotic Holiday Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Brosgol seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board reappoint Barb Purchia and Paul Purchia to the Patriotic Holiday Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Brosgol seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Brosgol)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Reappoint Sue Swanson to the Taxation Aid Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint Sue Swanson to the Taxation Aid Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint Sue Swanson to the Taxation Aid Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Reappoint Dawn LaFrance-Linden to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board reappoint Dawn LaFrance-Linden to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board reappoint Dawn LaFrance-Linden to the Transportation Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Mortenson)

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Reappoint Angel Pettitt and Joe Piantedosi to the Volunteer Coordinating Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the...

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · 4–1

Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Angel Pettitt and Joe Piantedosi to the Volunteer Coordinating Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, nay. The motion passed 4-1-0.

Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonNo: Brosgol

From the minutes

“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Angel Pettitt and Joe Piantedosi to the Volunteer Coordinating Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, nay. The motion passed 4-1-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)

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Reappoint Karl Winkler, Lucille Wilson, and Tom Flannery to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf...

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board reappoint Karl Winkler, Lucille Wilson, and Tom Flannery to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board reappoint Karl Winkler, Lucille Wilson, and Tom Flannery to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)

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Reappoint Matthew Derman to the Youth and Family Services Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint Matthew Derman to the Youth and Family Services Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint Matthew Derman to the Youth and Family Services Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)

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Approve the meeting minutes of June 11, 2024

Minutes, page 9

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approve the meeting minutes of June 11, 2024. Ms. Malone seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approve the meeting minutes of June 11, 2024. Ms. Malone seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)

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Adjourn

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Mortenson moved to adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Mortenson moved to adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote. Ms. Mitchell, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)

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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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