MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
January 21, 2025
10 recorded votes, 2 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
Open the NSTAR DBA Eversource Energy and waive the reading of the notice
Ms. Mitchell moved to open the NSTAR DBA Eversource Energy and waive the reading of the notice. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to open the NSTAR DBA Eversource Energy and waive the reading of the notice. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Brosgol)
Close the NSTAR DBA Eversource Energy Public Hearing
Ms. Mitchell moved to close the NSTAR DBA Eversource Energy Public Hearing. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to close the NSTAR DBA Eversource Energy Public Hearing. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
Approve the petition WO# 1905891 to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated November 18, 2024, for 14 Robinson Drive on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA...
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Town approve the petition WO# 1905891 to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated November 18, 2024, for 14 Robinson Drive on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy. Any damage to the sidewalk must be repaired. Proposed work requires a Street Opening Permit from the Department of Public Works. As of November 15th, the Winter Moratorium is in effect and no Street Opening Permits will be issued for non-emergency work until April 22nd Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Town approve the petition WO# 1905891 to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated November 18, 2024, for 14 Robinson Drive on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy. Any damage to the sidewalk must be repaired. Proposed work requires a Street Opening Permit from the Department of Public Works. As of November 15th, the Winter Moratorium is in effect and no Street Opening Permits will be issued for non-emergency work until April 22nd Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
3. Continued Public Hearing-Salary Bylaw Wage & Classification Schedule
Close the Public Hearing
Mr. Mortenson moved to close the Public Hearing. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to close the Public Hearing. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
4. Board and Committee Interview
Appoint S. Renee Coleman to the Council on Aging Board for a term ending June 30, 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board to this effect
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint S. Renee Coleman to the Council on Aging Board for a term ending June 30, 2027, 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. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint S. Renee Coleman to the Council on Aging Board for a term ending June 30, 2027, 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: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)
7. Discuss Section 59 Clause 40 C ½ Senior Tax Breaks-Nancy Wolk, Board of Assessors
Approve section 59 Clause 40C ½ to be on the March 2025 ballot
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board approve section 59 Clause 40C ½ to be on the March 2025 ballot. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0, with Mr. Mortenson voting no and stating he felt it was premature.
Yes: Brosgol, Hanegan, Malone, MitchellNo: Mortenson
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board approve section 59 Clause 40C ½ to be on the March 2025 ballot. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0, with Mr. Mortenson voting no and stating he felt it was premature..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
8. Change of Manager, Red Heat Tavern -Brian Whalen via Zoom
Approves the Change of Manager Application for Red Heat Tavern to Brian Whalen, contingent that he provides the Town Manager's Office with his updated TIPS Certification within 2 weeks. (February...
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approves the Change of Manager Application for Red Heat Tavern to Brian Whalen, contingent that he provides the Town Manager's Office with his updated TIPS Certification within 2 weeks. (February 4, 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. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approves the Change of Manager Application for Red Heat Tavern to Brian Whalen, contingent that he provides the Town Manager's Office with his updated TIPS Certification within 2 weeks. (February 4, 2025) and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Brosgol)
10. Consent
Approve the 1/6/25 SB Minutes
Mr. Mortenson move to approve the 1/6/25 SB Minutes. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson move to approve the 1/6/25 SB Minutes. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
Approve the Temp
Mr. Mortenson moved to approve the Temp. Sign-Mean Girls 3.1.25-3.15.25. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-1, with Ms. Mitchell abstaining since she submitted the application.
Yes: Brosgol, Hanegan, Malone, MortensonAbstained: Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to approve the Temp. Sign-Mean Girls 3.1.25-3.15.25. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-1, with Ms. Mitchell abstaining since she submitted the application..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
11. Liaison Reports
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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