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June 16, 2025
17 recorded votes, 0 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. Common Vic License Hearing
The contingent license approval given by the Select Board for the two entities named in the memo might be rescinded at the next Select Board meeting unless the beneficiaries discuss and come to...
Mr. Mortenson moved that the contingent license approval given by the Select Board for the two entities named in the memo might be rescinded at the next Select Board meeting unless the beneficiaries discuss and come to terms on a payment plan with the Town Manager and Tax Collector. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the contingent license approval given by the Select Board for the two entities named in the memo might be rescinded at the next Select Board meeting unless the beneficiaries discuss and come to terms on a payment plan with the Town Manager and Tax Collector. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
3. Board and Committee Interview
Appoint Deb Edinger to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2028, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letters on behalf of the Select Board to this effect
Mr. Parker moved that the Select Board appoint Deb Edinger to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2028, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letters on behalf of the Select Board to this effect. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved that the Select Board appoint Deb Edinger to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2028, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letters on behalf of the Select Board to this effect. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Parker, second: Malone)
5. PM Review Schematic Design of Multipurpose Pavilion- Christian Lemon, Lemonbrooke
Authorize the Town Manager to execute an agreement with LemonBrook not to exceed the amount of $110,000.00 for services as described in "Phase 2: Proposal for Landscape Architectural Services" Mr....
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Board authorize the Town Manager to execute an agreement with LemonBrook not to exceed the amount of $110,000.00 for services as described in "Phase 2: Proposal for Landscape Architectural Services" Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Board authorize the Town Manager to execute an agreement with LemonBrook not to exceed the amount of $110,000.00 for services as described in "Phase 2: Proposal for Landscape Architectural Services" Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
7. Energy & Sustainability Updates - Andres Correa, E&S Manager
Adopt the Bedford Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter verifying adoption of the roadmap on behalf of the Select Board to this effect
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board vote to adopt the Bedford Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter verifying adoption of the roadmap on behalf of the Select Board to this effect. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0 b.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board vote to adopt the Bedford Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter verifying adoption of the roadmap on behalf of the Select Board to this effect. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0 b..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
8. FY26 Rate & Fee Increases
Approve the FY2026 water and sewer rates as present in the memo
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the FY2026 water and sewer rates as present in the memo. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the FY2026 water and sewer rates as present in the memo. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Parker)
Adopt the FY2026 Ambulance Rates as outlined in the memo dated June 16, 2025, from Chief James Bailey
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board adopt the FY2026 Ambulance Rates as outlined in the memo dated June 16, 2025, from Chief James Bailey. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0 c.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board adopt the FY2026 Ambulance Rates as outlined in the memo dated June 16, 2025, from Chief James Bailey. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0 c..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
Approves the attached rate schedule for Town Space Rental Fees
Mr. Hanegan moved that the board approves the attached rate schedule for Town Space Rental Fees. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the board approves the attached rate schedule for Town Space Rental Fees. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
9. DPW Contracts
Approve the following bidders supply materials and/ or services for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and authorize the Town Manger to sign on its behalf
Mr. Brosgol moved the Board vote to approve the following bidders supply materials and/ or services for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and authorize the Town Manger to sign on its behalf. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved the Board vote to approve the following bidders supply materials and/ or services for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and authorize the Town Manger to sign on its behalf. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
Approve W.H. Hughes, Inc. contract for the Maintenance of Municipal Street Lights in the amount of $4,776 to include General Operations and the Annual Survey
Mr. Parker moved that the Town approve W.H. Hughes, Inc. contract for the Maintenance of Municipal Street Lights in the amount of $4,776 to include General Operations and the Annual Survey. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved that the Town approve W.H. Hughes, Inc. contract for the Maintenance of Municipal Street Lights in the amount of $4,776 to include General Operations and the Annual Survey. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Parker, second: Hanegan)
Approve the purchase of one (1) 4x4 Utility Body Truck with Liftgate and Plow to Gervais Ford, 5 Littleton Road, Ayer, MA 01432 at the net bid price of $74,958
Mr. Brosgol moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) 4x4 Utility Body Truck with Liftgate and Plow to Gervais Ford, 5 Littleton Road, Ayer, MA 01432 at the net bid price of $74,958. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) 4x4 Utility Body Truck with Liftgate and Plow to Gervais Ford, 5 Littleton Road, Ayer, MA 01432 at the net bid price of $74,958. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
Approve the purchase of one (1) Electric Service Van to Gervais Ford, 5 Littleton Road, Ayer, MA 01432 at the net bid price of $42,478
Mr. Brosgol moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) Electric Service Van to Gervais Ford, 5 Littleton Road, Ayer, MA 01432 at the net bid price of $42,478. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) Electric Service Van to Gervais Ford, 5 Littleton Road, Ayer, MA 01432 at the net bid price of $42,478. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
Approve the purchase of one (1) 10' Heavy Duty Body and Aerial Lift to CUES, Inc., 14 Caldwell Drive, Amherst, NH 03031 at the net bid price of $159,937
Mr. Brosgol moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) 10' Heavy Duty Body and Aerial Lift to CUES, Inc., 14 Caldwell Drive, Amherst, NH 03031 at the net bid price of $159,937. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) 10' Heavy Duty Body and Aerial Lift to CUES, Inc., 14 Caldwell Drive, Amherst, NH 03031 at the net bid price of $159,937. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
10. Board/Committee, Town Counsel Reappointments Exp 6/30/25
Reappoint the indicated board and committee members for terms as described and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board reappoint the indicated board and committee members for terms as described and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board reappoint the indicated board and committee members for terms as described and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Hanegan)
Reappoints Nina Pickering-Cook of Anderson Kreiger as Town Counsel, for a term ending June 30, 2026
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board reappoints Nina Pickering-Cook of Anderson Kreiger as Town Counsel, for a term ending June 30, 2026. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board reappoints Nina Pickering-Cook of Anderson Kreiger as Town Counsel, for a term ending June 30, 2026. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
11. Consent
Approve the Consent Agenda with amendments to the meeting minutes
Mr. Parker moved to approve the Consent Agenda with amendments to the meeting minutes. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to approve the Consent Agenda with amendments to the meeting minutes. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Parker, second: Hanegan)
12. Town Manager's Report
Supports the Town Manager's request to conduct a trial period of a 4-day work week as described, and to review feedback at the Board's September 2nd meeting
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board supports the Town Manager's request to conduct a trial period of a 4-day work week as described, and to review feedback at the Board's September 2nd meeting. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board supports the Town Manager's request to conduct a trial period of a 4-day work week as described, and to review feedback at the Board's September 2nd meeting. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
14. Executive Session
Go into Executive Session not to return to the Regular Session
Mr. Brosgol moved to go into Executive Session not to return to the Regular Session. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0. The Select Board were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to go into Executive Session not to return to the Regular Session. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0. The Select Board were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye..” (Motion: Brosgol, 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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