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July 22, 2024
21 recorded votes, 2 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
Approve the RHSO IMA Amendment for the fiscal year of 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Malone moved to approve the RHSO IMA Amendment for the fiscal year of 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved to approve the RHSO IMA Amendment for the fiscal year of 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Brosgol)
Appoint Armen Zildjan 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 Armen Zildjan 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. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint Armen Zildjan 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. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)
Appoint Carol Epple to the Bedford 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 Carol Epple to the Bedford 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 Carol Epple to the Bedford 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)
Appoint Kim Olson to the Council on Aging for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint Kim Olson to the Council on Aging 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
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint Kim Olson to the Council on Aging 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: Mortenson, second: Malone)
Authorizes the Town Manager to execute on behalf of the Board an IMA with the Great Meadows Public Health Collaborative to fund a regional substance use prevention coordinator, subject to final...
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board authorizes the Town Manager to execute on behalf of the Board an IMA with the Great Meadows Public Health Collaborative to fund a regional substance use prevention coordinator, subject to final approval of the IMA by Town Counsel. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board authorizes the Town Manager to execute on behalf of the Board an IMA with the Great Meadows Public Health Collaborative to fund a regional substance use prevention coordinator, subject to final approval of the IMA by Town Counsel. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
Approve to extend the Capital Articles as proposed in the memo dated July 17, 2024, by Dave Castellarin, Finance Director/Town Accountant, totaling $439,090.82
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve to extend the Capital Articles as proposed in the memo dated July 17, 2024, by Dave Castellarin, Finance Director/Town Accountant, totaling $439,090.82. Ms. Malone seconded. July 22, 2024 Select Board Minutes The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve to extend the Capital Articles as proposed in the memo dated July 17, 2024, by Dave Castellarin, Finance Director/Town Accountant, totaling $439,090.82. Ms. Malone seconded. July 22, 2024 Select Board Minutes The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
Approve the contract for Green International Affiliates of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, for a sum not to exceed $213,000, as described in the Public Works memo dated July 17, 2024, and further to...
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approve the contract for Green International Affiliates of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, for a sum not to exceed $213,000, as described in the Public Works memo dated July 17, 2024, and further to authorize and direct the Town Manager to take all actions required to implement the vote on this motion. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approve the contract for Green International Affiliates of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, for a sum not to exceed $213,000, as described in the Public Works memo dated July 17, 2024, and further to authorize and direct the Town Manager to take all actions required to implement the vote on this motion. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)
Approve the attached contract in an amount not to exceed $950,000.00, and as described in the Public Works memo dated July 17, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to finalize and sign the...
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Board approve the attached contract in an amount not to exceed $950,000.00, and as described in the Public Works memo dated July 17, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to finalize and sign the contract on their behalf. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Board approve the attached contract in an amount not to exceed $950,000.00, and as described in the Public Works memo dated July 17, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to finalize and sign the contract on their behalf. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
Approve the purchase/replacement of one (1) WL-28 High-Flow Articulated Wheel Loader to Tri-County Contractor's Supply, Inc., with delivery expected in August, 2024
Mr. Brosgol moved to approve the purchase/replacement of one (1) WL-28 High-Flow Articulated Wheel Loader to Tri-County Contractor's Supply, Inc., with delivery expected in August, 2024. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to approve the purchase/replacement of one (1) WL-28 High-Flow Articulated Wheel Loader to Tri-County Contractor's Supply, Inc., with delivery expected in August, 2024. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
Approve the updates to the Town of Bedford Traffic Rules and Regulations as described in the Public Works memo dated July 17, 2024
Mr. Mortenson 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 July 17, 2024. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson 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 July 17, 2024. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)
Reappoint Lauren Crews 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. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Lauren Crews 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. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint Lauren Crews 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. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mitchell)
Reappoint John Campos and Daniel Hurwitz to the Trails Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint John Campos and Daniel Hurwitz to the Trails 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
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board reappoint John Campos and Daniel Hurwitz to the Trails 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: Hanegan, second: Mitchell)
Reappoint Randi Currier to the ad-hoc Tree Master Plan 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 moved that the Select Board reappoint Randi Currier to the ad-hoc Tree Master Plan Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board reappoint Randi Currier to the ad-hoc Tree Master Plan Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Mortenson)
Reappoint Karen Kalil Brown to the ad-hoc Tree Master Plan 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 moved that the Select Board reappoint Karen Kalil Brown to the ad-hoc Tree Master Plan 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 4-1-0, with Mr. Mortenson dissenting.
Yes: Brosgol, Hanegan, Malone, MitchellNo: Mortenson
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board reappoint Karen Kalil Brown to the ad-hoc Tree Master Plan 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 4-1-0, with Mr. Mortenson dissenting..” (Motion: Malone, second: Mitchell)
Reappoint Quinn Ricci 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. Malone moved that the Select Board reappoint Quinn Ricci 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 Quinn Ricci 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 Paul Purchia as the Veterans Graves Officer 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 moved that the Select Board reappoint Paul Purchia as the Veterans Graves Officer 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. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board reappoint Paul Purchia as the Veterans Graves Officer 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. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
Approve the appointment of John Gibbons to the Board of Registrars for a term ending March 31, 2027, and James W. Martin to the Board of Registrars for a term ending March 31, 2026, and authorize...
Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the appointment of John Gibbons to the Board of Registrars for a term ending March 31, 2027, and James W. Martin to the Board of Registrars for a term ending March 31, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment slips on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the appointment of John Gibbons to the Board of Registrars for a term ending March 31, 2027, and James W. Martin to the Board of Registrars for a term ending March 31, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment slips on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
Approve the draft response to the ESPR as amended
Ms. Malone moved to approve the draft response to the ESPR as amended. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved to approve the draft response to the ESPR as amended. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Mortenson)
Approve the Ch. 268A S 20(b)-11 Recreation Department part-time employees
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the Ch. 268A S 20(b)-11 Recreation Department part-time employees. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-1, with Mr. Brosgol abstaining.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonAbstained: Brosgol
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the Ch. 268A S 20(b)-11 Recreation Department part-time employees. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-1, with Mr. Brosgol abstaining..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
Approve meeting minutes of June 11, 2024, and July 8, 2024 as amended; to ratify the Police Superior Union FY25-FY27 contract; to amend the FY25 water rates for monthly Tier 2 billing to $11.30...
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve meeting minutes of June 11, 2024, and July 8, 2024 as amended; to ratify the Police Superior Union FY25-FY27 contract; to amend the FY25 water rates for monthly Tier 2 billing to $11.30 per 100 cubic feet over 333 cubic feet per billing cycle; and to approve the and the request for a one-day alcohol license at Old Town Hall for 9/21/24. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve meeting minutes of June 11, 2024, and July 8, 2024 as amended; to ratify the Police Superior Union FY25-FY27 contract; to amend the FY25 water rates for monthly Tier 2 billing to $11.30 per 100 cubic feet over 333 cubic feet per billing cycle; and to approve the and the request for a one-day alcohol license at Old Town Hall for 9/21/24. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
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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