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September 23, 2024
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Daniel Brosgol, who is counted absent.
Present: Shawn Hanegan, Paul Mortenson, Emily Mitchell, Bopha Malone
Absent: Daniel Brosgol
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing on the Eversource grant of location for Hartwell Road
Motion to Open the Public Hearing: Ms. Mitchell to open the Public Hearing for Eversource Utility for G.O.L for on Hartwell Road. Ms. Malone seconded. 4-0-1
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to Open the Public Hearing: Ms. Mitchell to open the Public Hearing for Eversource Utility for G.O.L for on Hartwell Road. Ms. Malone seconded. 4-0-1.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
2. Public Hearing-Eversource Utility Hearing-Hartwell Road
Approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated July 18, 2024, for Hartwell Road on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy
Ms. Malone moved that the Town approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated July 18, 2024, for Hartwell Road on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy. W.O.# 16217936. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed Materials: From Ever Source; Abutter List, Cover Letter, Order, Petition, Plan, Request for Comments to DPW, Memo to SB from Town Engineer 3.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Town approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated July 18, 2024, for Hartwell Road on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy. W.O.# 16217936. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed Materials: From Ever Source; Abutter List, Cover Letter, Order, Petition, Plan, Request for Comments to DPW, Memo to SB from Town Engineer 3..” (Motion: Malone, second: Mortenson)
3. Contracts
Approve the attached contract in an amount not to exceed $79,750, and as described in the Recreation Department memo dated September 9th, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to finalize and sign...
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Board approve the attached contract in an amount not to exceed $79,750, and as described in the Recreation Department memo dated September 9th, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to finalize and sign the contract on their behalf. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Board approve the attached contract in an amount not to exceed $79,750, and as described in the Recreation Department memo dated September 9th, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to finalize and sign the contract on their behalf. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
4. Board and Committee Interviews
Appoint Leah Devereaux to the Recreation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letters on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint Leah Devereaux to the Recreation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letters on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint Leah Devereaux to the Recreation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letters on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)
5. Discuss Historic Preservation Restriction for 229 Old Billerica Road- Attorney Pam
For the Town Manager to work with the Planning Director, Pamela Brown & HPC regarding the issues that they discussed for 229 Old Billerica Road
Mr. Mortenson made a motion for the Town Manager to work with the Planning Director, Pamela Brown & HPC regarding the issues that they discussed for 229 Old Billerica Road. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson made a motion for the Town Manager to work with the Planning Director, Pamela Brown & HPC regarding the issues that they discussed for 229 Old Billerica Road. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)
8. Consent Agenda
Approve items "a, b, c
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve items "a, b, c". Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve items "a, b, c". Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
Approve Item "d
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve Item "d". Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve Item "d". Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
10. Liaison Report
Adjourn
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (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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