MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
February 18, 2025
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Paul Mortenson and Daniel Brosgol in the room and Shawn Hanegan by Zoom; Emily Mitchell and Bopha Malone are not listed and are counted absent. The attendance list does not include Emily Mitchell and Bopha Malone, who are counted absent.
Present: Paul Mortenson, Daniel Brosgol, Shawn Hanegan
Absent: Emily Mitchell, Bopha Malone
During the meeting:
- Shawn Hanegan took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
2. DPW
Approve the contract for Beta Group Inc of Lincoln Rhode Island for a sum not to exceed $80,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated February 11, 2025, and further to authorize and direct...
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board approve the contract for Beta Group Inc of Lincoln Rhode Island for a sum not to exceed $80,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated February 11, 2025, and further to authorize and direct the Town Manager to take all actions required to implement the vote on this motion. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Mr. Brosgol-Aye, Mr. Mortenson-Aye. The motion passed 3-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board approve the contract for Beta Group Inc of Lincoln Rhode Island for a sum not to exceed $80,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated February 11, 2025, and further to authorize and direct the Town Manager to take all actions required to implement the vote on this motion. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Mr. Brosgol-Aye, Mr. Mortenson-Aye. The motion passed 3-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
Approve the contract with Weston & Sampson in the amount of $83,500 as described in the public works memo dated February 12, 2025, and have the Town Manager sign on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board approve the contract with Weston & Sampson in the amount of $83,500 as described in the public works memo dated February 12, 2025, and have the Town Manager sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Roll Call vote: Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Mr. Brosgol-Aye, Mr. Mortenson-Aye. The motion passed 3-0-0 c.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board approve the contract with Weston & Sampson in the amount of $83,500 as described in the public works memo dated February 12, 2025, and have the Town Manager sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Roll Call vote: Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Mr. Brosgol-Aye, Mr. Mortenson-Aye. The motion passed 3-0-0 c..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
Approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer I/I fees for 38-40 Loomis Street in accordance with the memo from Public Works dated January 12, 2025, with all fees to be paid prior to any issuance...
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Town approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer I/I fees for 38-40 Loomis Street in accordance with the memo from Public Works dated January 12, 2025, with all fees to be paid prior to any issuance of certificates of occupancy. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Roll Call vote: Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Mr. Brosgol-Aye, Mr. Mortenson-Aye. The motion passed 3-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Town approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer I/I fees for 38-40 Loomis Street in accordance with the memo from Public Works dated January 12, 2025, with all fees to be paid prior to any issuance of certificates of occupancy. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Roll Call vote: Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Mr. Brosgol-Aye, Mr. Mortenson-Aye. The motion passed 3-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
Authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated 2025 for the Davis Elementary School located at 410 Davis Road, Bedford...
Mr. Brosgol made the following motion: Having convened in an open meeting on 02/18/2025, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Bedford Select Board of Bedford, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated 2025 for the Davis Elementary School located at 410 Davis Road, Bedford MA 01730 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future Priority Category 5. Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility." and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Bedford to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Roll Call vote: Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Mr. Brosgol-Aye, Mr. Mortenson-Aye. The motion passed 3-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol made the following motion: Having convened in an open meeting on 02/18/2025, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Bedford Select Board of Bedford, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated 2025 for the Davis Elementary School located at 410 Davis Road, Bedford MA 01730 which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future Priority Category 5. Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility." and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Bedford to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Roll Call vote: Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Mr. Brosgol-Aye, Mr. Mortenson-Aye. The motion passed 3-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
Close the draft warrant article for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting, effectively ending further additions or amendments to the current draft
Mr. Brosgol moved to close the draft warrant article for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting, effectively ending further additions or amendments to the current draft. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Roll Call vote: Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Mr. Brosgol-Aye, Mr. Mortenson-Aye. The motion passed 3-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to close the draft warrant article for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting, effectively ending further additions or amendments to the current draft. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Roll Call vote: Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Mr. Brosgol-Aye, Mr. Mortenson-Aye. The motion passed 3-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
5. Consent
Approve the One Day Alcohol Permit for March 29, 2025
Mr. Brosgol moved to approve the One Day Alcohol Permit for March 29, 2025. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Roll Call vote: Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Mr. Brosgol-Aye, Mr. Mortenson-Aye. The motion passed 3-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to approve the One Day Alcohol Permit for March 29, 2025. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Roll Call vote: Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Mr. Brosgol-Aye, Mr. Mortenson-Aye. The motion passed 3-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
Approve the items A, C, D, on the February 18th consent agenda
Mr. Brosgol moved to approve the items A, C, D, on the February 18th consent agenda. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Roll Call vote: Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Mr. Brosgol-Aye, Mr. Mortenson-Aye. The motion passed 3-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to approve the items A, C, D, on the February 18th consent agenda. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Roll Call vote: Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Mr. Brosgol-Aye, Mr. Mortenson-Aye. The motion passed 3-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
8. Adjournment
Adjourn
Mr. Brosgol moved to adjourn. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Roll Call vote: Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Mr. Brosgol-Aye, Mr. Mortenson-Aye. The motion passed 3-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to adjourn. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Roll Call vote: Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Mr. Brosgol-Aye, Mr. Mortenson-Aye. The motion passed 3-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
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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