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April 7, 2025
11 recorded votes, 2 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. Discuss Next Steps: Former VFW building at Depot Park
Authorizes the Town Manager to demolish the former VFW building at Depot Park, subject to the donation of any items or money will be approved by the Select Board, the design will include public...
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board authorizes the Town Manager to demolish the former VFW building at Depot Park, subject to the donation of any items or money will be approved by the Select Board, the design will include public input, and final design will be approved by the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 3-0-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, MortensonDaniel Brosgol and Terrence Parker recused themselves from the Depot Park VFW discussion, so they are not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board authorizes the Town Manager to demolish the former VFW building at Depot Park, subject to the donation of any items or money will be approved by the Select Board, the design will include public input, and final design will be approved by the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 3-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
3. Public Hearing: Ultragenyx - Flammable License Application
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. 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 application as submitted
Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the application as submitted. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the application as submitted. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
4. Introduction to UML Applied Research Center
Express support and authorize the Chair to write a letter of support and sign on behalf of the Board
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board express support and authorize the Chair to write a letter of support and sign on behalf of the Board. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board express support and authorize the Chair to write a letter of support and sign on behalf of the Board. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Parker)
Approve the attached contract to Pine Ridge Technologies for the Great Road Bottleneck Improvement Project in the amount of $514,175.00 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Board approve the attached contract to Pine Ridge Technologies for the Great Road Bottleneck Improvement Project in the amount of $514,175.00 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Board approve the attached contract to Pine Ridge Technologies for the Great Road Bottleneck Improvement Project in the amount of $514,175.00 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
Approve the attached contract to Paqcon, LLC for the Hartwell Forest Boardwalk Project in the amount of $336,900.00 to include both base bid and bid add 1 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on...
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Board approve the attached contract to Paqcon, LLC for the Hartwell Forest Boardwalk Project in the amount of $336,900.00 to include both base bid and bid add 1 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Board approve the attached contract to Paqcon, LLC for the Hartwell Forest Boardwalk Project in the amount of $336,900.00 to include both base bid and bid add 1 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Parker)
Approve the attached contract with TEC, Inc. for the Summer Street Culvert Engineering Services in the amount of 122,500.00 and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf
Ms. Malone moved that the Board approve the attached contract with TEC, Inc. for the Summer Street Culvert Engineering Services in the amount of 122,500.00 and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Board approve the attached contract with TEC, Inc. for the Summer Street Culvert Engineering Services in the amount of 122,500.00 and to authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Hanegan)
Approve the attached intergovernmental agreement for shared consulting services in the amount of $10,000 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board approve the attached intergovernmental agreement for shared consulting services in the amount of $10,000 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf. Ms. Malone. 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 that the Board approve the attached intergovernmental agreement for shared consulting services in the amount of $10,000 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf. Ms. Malone. The motion passed 4-0-1..” (Motion: Hanegan)
Approve the consent agenda
Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
Adjourn
Mr. Hanegan moved to adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, 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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