MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
March 17, 2025
17 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Daniel Brosgol, Shawn Hanegan, Bopha Malone, Paul Mortenson, Terrence Parker
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2. Board Reorganization: Elect Chair and Clerk
Nominate Mr. Mortenson as Chair of the Select Board for the term of 2025- 2026
Clerk Ms. Malone nominated Mr. Mortenson as Chair of the Select Board for the term of 2025- 2026. Seconded by Mr. Brosgol. The motion passed 4-0-1. Mr. Mortenson abstained.
Yes: Brosgol, Hanegan, Malone, ParkerAbstained: Mortenson
From the minutes
“Clerk Ms. Malone nominated Mr. Mortenson as Chair of the Select Board for the term of 2025- 2026. Seconded by Mr. Brosgol. The motion passed 4-0-1. Mr. Mortenson abstained..” (Motion: Malone, second: Brosgol)
Nominate Mr. Brosgol as Clerk of the Select Board for the term of 2025-2026
Mr. Hanegan nominated Mr. Brosgol as Clerk of the Select Board for the term of 2025-2026. Seconded by Ms. Malone. The motion passed 4-0-1. Mr. Brosgol abstained.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mortenson, ParkerAbstained: Brosgol
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan nominated Mr. Brosgol as Clerk of the Select Board for the term of 2025-2026. Seconded by Ms. Malone. The motion passed 4-0-1. Mr. Brosgol abstained..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
4. Board and Committee Interview: Andrew Brown, Energy & Sustainability
Appoint Andrew Brown to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term ending June 30 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letters on behalf of the Select Board to this effect
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board appoint Andrew Brown to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term ending June 30 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letters on behalf of the Select Board to this effect. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board appoint Andrew Brown to the Energy and Sustainability Committee for a term ending June 30 2027, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letters on behalf of the Select Board to this effect. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
5. DPW Contract Woodard and Curran MS4 Permit 7 Contract
Approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $125,000 as described in the public works memo dated March 12, 2025, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on...
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Town approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $125,000 as described in the public works memo dated March 12, 2025, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Town approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $125,000 as described in the public works memo dated March 12, 2025, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
Open the public hearing
Mr. Hanegan moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Parker)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Hanegan moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
Approve the proposed work on Crosby Drive for Eversource WO # 16682179 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on the Board's behalf
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the proposed work on Crosby Drive for Eversource WO # 16682179 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on the Board's behalf. Mr. Bosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
It was seconded by Mr. Bosgol, who is not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the proposed work on Crosby Drive for Eversource WO # 16682179 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on the Board's behalf. Mr. Bosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan)
7. Public Hearing- General Bylaw Changes-Articles 2 and 3
Open the public hearing
Mr. Hanegan moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Hanegan moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Parker)
9. Review and Approve Zero Emission Vehicle Policy: Andrés Correa, E&S Manager
Approve the Zero Emission Vehicle Policy as presented
Mr. Brosgol moved to approve the Zero Emission Vehicle Policy as presented. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to approve the Zero Emission Vehicle Policy as presented. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
10. Annual Town Meeting
Recommend approval of Article 23 at Annual Town Meeting
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board recommend approval of Article 23 at Annual Town Meeting. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board recommend approval of Article 23 at Annual Town Meeting. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Recommend approval of Article 24 at Annual Town Meeting
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board recommend approval of Article 24 at Annual Town Meeting. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board recommend approval of Article 24 at Annual Town Meeting. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Approve the new total FY26 Operating Budget amount of $123,181,747
Mr. Brosgol moved to approve the new total FY26 Operating Budget amount of $123,181,747. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to approve the new total FY26 Operating Budget amount of $123,181,747. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Parker)
11. Review Select Board Liaison Assignments
Appoint Mr. Brosgol to the MAPC
Mr. Hanegan moved to appoint Mr. Brosgol to the MAPC. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-1.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to appoint Mr. Brosgol to the MAPC. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-1..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Consent Item A
Mr. Hanegan moved Consent Item A. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 4-0-1.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved Consent Item A. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 4-0-1..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
Consent Item B
Mr. Hanegan moved Consent Item B. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-1.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved Consent Item B. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-1..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Adjourn
Mr. Hanegan moved to adjourn. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to adjourn. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, 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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