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December 2, 2024
14 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
2. Utility Hearing-Eversource
Open the public hearing and waive the reading of the notice
Mr. Mortenson moved to open the public hearing and waive the reading of the notice. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to open the public hearing and waive the reading of the notice. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
Continue the Public Hearing for WO# 18080203 to December 9, 2024
Mr. Mortenson moved to continue the Public Hearing for WO# 18080203 to December 9, 2024. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to continue the Public Hearing for WO# 18080203 to December 9, 2024. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
3. Board and Committee Interviews
Appoint Amit Shahar to Trails Committee (Ad Hoc) for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board to this effect
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board appoint Amit Shahar to Trails Committee (Ad Hoc) for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board to this effect. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board appoint Amit Shahar to Trails Committee (Ad Hoc) for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board to this effect. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Brosgol)
Appoint Paula Gilarde to VCC for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board to this effect
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Paula Gilarde to VCC for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board to this effect. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Paula Gilarde to VCC for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board to this effect. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mitchell)
Appoint David Brickman to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letters on behalf of the Select Board to this effect
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint David Brickman to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letters on behalf of the Select Board to this effect. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint David Brickman to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letters on behalf of the Select Board to this effect. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Brosgol)
5. DPW-David Manugian; DPW Director
Approve the purchase of one (1) Electric Service Van to Gervais Ford, 5 Littleton Road, Ayer, MA 01432 at the net bid price of $64,693.00 with delivery after December 3, 2024
Mr. Brosgol moved to approve the purchase of one (1) Electric Service Van to Gervais Ford, 5 Littleton Road, Ayer, MA 01432 at the net bid price of $64,693.00 with delivery after December 3, 2024. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to approve the purchase of one (1) Electric Service Van to Gervais Ford, 5 Littleton Road, Ayer, MA 01432 at the net bid price of $64,693.00 with delivery after December 3, 2024. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Mitchell)
Approve the contract requested with Weston & Sampson for phase 7 flow isolations in the amount of $122,350 as described in the public works memo dated November 26, 2024
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Board approve the contract requested with Weston & Sampson for phase 7 flow isolations in the amount of $122,350 as described in the public works memo dated November 26, 2024. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Board approve the contract requested with Weston & Sampson for phase 7 flow isolations in the amount of $122,350 as described in the public works memo dated November 26, 2024. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Brosgol)
Approve the temporary easement for 125 Middlesex Turnpike to facilitate reconstruction of the Town Sewer Pump Station, as described in the public works
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the temporary easement for 125 Middlesex Turnpike to facilitate reconstruction of the Town Sewer Pump Station, as described in the public works. Memo dated November 26, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on our behalf. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the temporary easement for 125 Middlesex Turnpike to facilitate reconstruction of the Town Sewer Pump Station, as described in the public works. Memo dated November 26, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on our behalf. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
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Of the Town of Bedford, acquire for a sum of $9,780 a sidewalk easement for the purposes of establishing, constructing, operating, and maintaining a sidewalk at 49 Page Road as shown on the plan...
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board of the Town of Bedford, acquire for a sum of $9,780 a sidewalk easement for the purposes of establishing, constructing, operating, and maintaining a sidewalk at 49 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. Ms. Mitchell seconded. 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 $9,780 a sidewalk easement for the purposes of establishing, constructing, operating, and maintaining a sidewalk at 49 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. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)
Approve the change order request for the work on the water main project on Richard Road, as described in the Public Works memo to be completed by Onyx Corp. for the amount of $73,386.83 and...
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Town approve the change order request for the work on the water main project on Richard Road, as described in the Public Works memo to be completed by Onyx Corp. for the amount of $73,386.83 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Town approve the change order request for the work on the water main project on Richard Road, as described in the Public Works memo to be completed by Onyx Corp. for the amount of $73,386.83 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
Approve the lease agreements for the four (4) tenants at the Depot Station, and authorize Town Manager, Mathew Hanson, to sign the contract on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Mortenson move that the Select Board approve the lease agreements for the four (4) tenants at the Depot Station, and authorize Town Manager, Mathew Hanson, to sign the contract on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson move that the Select Board approve the lease agreements for the four (4) tenants at the Depot Station, and authorize Town Manager, Mathew Hanson, to sign the contract on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Brosgol)
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Approve the 2025 Alcohol license renewals as presented, contingent upon receipt of any outstanding payments and inspections by December 31, 2024
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approve the 2025 Alcohol license renewals as presented, contingent upon receipt of any outstanding payments and inspections by December 31, 2024. Failure to fulfill these conditions by that date will result in the licenses being placed on hold or not renewed until all outstanding requirements are satisfied. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approve the 2025 Alcohol license renewals as presented, contingent upon receipt of any outstanding payments and inspections by December 31, 2024. Failure to fulfill these conditions by that date will result in the licenses being placed on hold or not renewed until all outstanding requirements are satisfied. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Brosgol)
Approve the 2025 Common Victualler & Inn Keeper license renewals as presented, contingent upon receipt of any outstanding payments by 12/31/24
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approve the 2025 Common Victualler & Inn Keeper license renewals as presented, contingent upon receipt of any outstanding payments by 12/31/24. Failure to fulfill these conditions by that date will result in the licenses being placed on hold or not renewed until all outstanding requirements are satisfied. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approve the 2025 Common Victualler & Inn Keeper license renewals as presented, contingent upon receipt of any outstanding payments by 12/31/24. Failure to fulfill these conditions by that date will result in the licenses being placed on hold or not renewed until all outstanding requirements are satisfied. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5- 0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Brosgol)
11. Executive Session
Adjourn into Executive Session and not return to open session
Ms. Mitchell moved to adjourn into Executive Session and not return to open session. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to adjourn into Executive Session and not return to open session. 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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