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November 18, 2024
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Shawn Hanegan, Paul Mortenson, Emily Mitchell, Bopha Malone, Daniel Brosgol
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Adjourn into Executive Session per M.G.L. c. 30A s21 Exemption 3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining...
Ms. Mitchell moved to adjourn into Executive Session per M.G.L. c. 30A s21 Exemption 3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares: Local 2310-B IAFF Emergency Communications Officers Contract, to return to open session. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to adjourn into Executive Session per M.G.L. c. 30A s21 Exemption 3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares: Local 2310-B IAFF Emergency Communications Officers Contract, to return to open session. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Brosgol)
Adjourn Executive Session and return to open session
Ms. Mitchell moved to adjourn Executive Session and return to open session. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to adjourn Executive Session and return to open session. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Brosgol)
Approve the E.C.O., MOA, with a term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027
Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the E.C.O., MOA, with a term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the E.C.O., MOA, with a term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
4. Reconsider Recommendation on STM Article 10
Recommend indefinite postponement of Article 10 at the November 18, 2024, Special Town Meeting
Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend indefinite postponement of Article 10 at the November 18, 2024, Special Town Meeting. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend indefinite postponement of Article 10 at the November 18, 2024, Special Town Meeting. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
5. Adjournment
Adjourn
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board adjourn. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board adjourn. Mr. Brosgol seconded. 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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