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July 8, 2024
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Shawn Hanegan, Paul Mortenson, Daniel Brosgol, Bopha Malone, Emily Mitchell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
10 Mudge Way Paul Mortenson, Clerk
Appoint Lucille Wilson to the Charter and Bylaw Review Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint Lucille Wilson to the Charter and Bylaw Review Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint Lucille Wilson to the Charter and Bylaw Review Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Brosgol)
Appoint Andrea Cleghorn to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board appoint Andrea Cleghorn to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board appoint Andrea Cleghorn to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
Approve the request to participate in the PACE program and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approve the request to participate in the PACE program and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approve the request to participate in the PACE program and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
Request that the Town Manager and staff review the pros and cons of Mr. Piantedosi's proposal and also the pros and cons of keeping the existing VFW building and developing the space for municipal...
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board request that the Town Manager and staff review the pros and cons of Mr. Piantedosi's proposal and also the pros and cons of keeping the existing VFW building and developing the space for municipal purposes. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board request that the Town Manager and staff review the pros and cons of Mr. Piantedosi's proposal and also the pros and cons of keeping the existing VFW building and developing the space for municipal purposes. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Brosgol)
7.8.24 Piantedosi Depot Park (Presentation); Depot Park Then and Now 2009 (Photo); Letter of Support- Jeff Cohen
Reappoint Peter Desjardins, Ray Gilmartin, and Tim Brown to the Trails Committee for terms ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the...
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Peter Desjardins, Ray Gilmartin, and Tim Brown to the Trails Committee for terms ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Peter Desjardins, Ray Gilmartin, and Tim Brown to the Trails Committee for terms ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mitchell)
Reappoint Cheryl Milroy, Joe Gallagher, Mike Rosenberg, Peter Ricci, Roberta Ennis, Wayne Springer, and Ron Richter to the Tricentennial Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize...
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board reappoint Cheryl Milroy, Joe Gallagher, Mike Rosenberg, Peter Ricci, Roberta Ennis, Wayne Springer, and Ron Richter to the Tricentennial 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. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board reappoint Cheryl Milroy, Joe Gallagher, Mike Rosenberg, Peter Ricci, Roberta Ennis, Wayne Springer, and Ron Richter to the Tricentennial 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. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Mitchell)
Reappoint Emily Prince 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. Brosgol moved that the Select Board reappoint Emily Prince 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. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board reappoint Emily Prince 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. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Mitchell)
Reappoint Calpurnyia Roberts 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. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Calpurnyia Roberts 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. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Calpurnyia Roberts 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. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mitchell)
Reappoint Dan Churella and Deb Edinger to the Bedford Arbor Resources Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the...
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board reappoint Dan Churella and Deb Edinger to the Bedford Arbor Resources 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. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board reappoint Dan Churella and Deb Edinger to the Bedford Arbor Resources 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. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Mitchell)
Reappoint Christina Wilgren to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Christina Wilgren to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust 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. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Christina Wilgren to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust 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. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mitchell)
Reappoint David Goldbaum to the Historic Preservation 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. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint David Goldbaum to the Historic Preservation 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. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint David Goldbaum to the Historic Preservation 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. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)
Reappoint Sharon McDonald as the Town Historian for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Sharon McDonald as the Town Historian 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. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Sharon McDonald as the Town Historian 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. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mitchell)
Amend the Policy on Acts of Hatred and Racism in three ways: by changing Board of Selectmen to Select Board, by adding Oxford commas wherever appropriate, and by including in the first and third...
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board amend the Policy on Acts of Hatred and Racism in three ways: by changing Board of Selectmen to Select Board, by adding Oxford commas wherever appropriate, and by including in the first and third paragraphs all protected classes defined by the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board amend the Policy on Acts of Hatred and Racism in three ways: by changing Board of Selectmen to Select Board, by adding Oxford commas wherever appropriate, and by including in the first and third paragraphs all protected classes defined by the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
Authorizes a FY24 end-of-year transfer of $300K from the DPW Water Purchase line item to the Police Overtime line item, subject to Finance Committee approval on July 11th
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board authorizes a FY24 end-of-year transfer of $300K from the DPW Water Purchase line item to the Police Overtime line item, subject to Finance Committee approval on July 11th. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board authorizes a FY24 end-of-year transfer of $300K from the DPW Water Purchase line item to the Police Overtime line item, subject to Finance Committee approval on July 11th. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Mitchell)
Accept the consent agenda, with the June 24, 2024, minutes being amended to remove internal resolved comments
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board accept the consent agenda, with the June 24, 2024, minutes being amended to remove internal resolved comments. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board accept the consent agenda, with the June 24, 2024, minutes being amended to remove internal resolved comments. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
Adjourn to Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining, not to return to Open Session
Ms. Mitchell moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining, not to return to Open Session. Ms. Brosgol seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote: Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Ms. Mitchell, aye, Mr. Hanegan, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining, not to return to Open Session. Ms. Brosgol seconded. Mr. Hanegan took a roll call vote: Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Ms. Mitchell, aye, Mr. Hanegan, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Brosgol)
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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