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January 13, 2025
9 recorded votes, 7 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
During the meeting:
- Daniel Brosgol arrived after the meeting began (8:45 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
2. Public Hearing-Verizon; Alexander Marrero
Open the Verizon Public Hearing WO#4A0X9YQ and waive the reading of the notice
Ms. Mitchell moved to open the Verizon Public Hearing WO#4A0X9YQ and waive the reading of the notice. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonDaniel Brosgol arrived at 8:45 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to open the Verizon Public Hearing WO#4A0X9YQ and waive the reading of the notice. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
Close the Verizon Public Hearing
Mr. Mortenson moved to close the Verizon Public Hearing. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonDaniel Brosgol arrived at 8:45 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to close the Verizon Public Hearing. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
Approve the petition W.O.# 4A0X9YQ to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated December 19, 2024, for Great Road on behalf of Verizon New England, INC
Mr. Mortenson move that the Town approve the petition W.O.# 4A0X9YQ to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated December 19, 2024, for Great Road on behalf of Verizon New England, INC. Ms. Mitchell seconded. January 13, 2025 Select Board Minutes The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonDaniel Brosgol arrived at 8:45 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson move that the Town approve the petition W.O.# 4A0X9YQ to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated December 19, 2024, for Great Road on behalf of Verizon New England, INC. Ms. Mitchell seconded. January 13, 2025 Select Board Minutes The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)
3. Public Hearing Salary Bylaw Wage & Classification Schedule
Open the Salary Bylaw Wage & Classification Schedule
Ms. Mitchell moved to open the Salary Bylaw Wage & Classification Schedule. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonDaniel Brosgol arrived at 8:45 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to open the Salary Bylaw Wage & Classification Schedule. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
Continue the Salary Bylaw Wage & Classification Schedule
Mr. Mortenson moved to Continue the Salary Bylaw Wage & Classification Schedule. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonDaniel Brosgol arrived at 8:45 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to Continue the Salary Bylaw Wage & Classification Schedule. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
4. DPW-David Manugian
Approve the contract for Green International Affiliates of Tewksbury, Massachusetts for a sum not to exceed $261,354 as described in the Public Works memo dated January 8, 2025, and further to...
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the contract for Green International Affiliates of Tewksbury, Massachusetts for a sum not to exceed $261,354 as described in the Public Works memo dated January 8, 2025, 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 4-0-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonDaniel Brosgol arrived at 8:45 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the contract for Green International Affiliates of Tewksbury, Massachusetts for a sum not to exceed $261,354 as described in the Public Works memo dated January 8, 2025, 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 4-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Mitchell)
6. FY26 Budget 2nd Review
Submit to the Finance Committee the budget that was submitted 1/09/25
Mr. Mortenson moved to submit to the Finance Committee the budget that was submitted 1/09/25. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonDaniel Brosgol arrived at 8:45 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to submit to the Finance Committee the budget that was submitted 1/09/25. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)
8. Consent
Approve the January 13, 2025 consent agenda
Mr. Mortenson moved to approve the January 13, 2025 consent agenda. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to approve the January 13, 2025 consent agenda. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
11. Adjournment
Adjourn
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, 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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