MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 30, 2025
11 recorded votes, 1 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. Public Hearing Not Your Average Joes - All Alcohol License
Open the public hearing for Not Your Average Joes All Alcohol Liquor License Application
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board open the public hearing for Not Your Average Joes All Alcohol Liquor License Application. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board open the public hearing for Not Your Average Joes All Alcohol Liquor License Application. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board close the public hearing. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board close the public hearing. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
Approve the All Alcohol Liquor License for Not Your Average Joes, as presented
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the All Alcohol Liquor License for Not Your Average Joes, as presented. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the All Alcohol Liquor License for Not Your Average Joes, as presented. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Approve the Common Victualler's License for Not Your Average Joes, as presented
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the Common Victualler's License for Not Your Average Joes, as presented. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the Common Victualler's License for Not Your Average Joes, as presented. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
3. Committee Interviews
Appoint Sharon McDonald to the Ad Hoc Tricentennial Committee for a 1-year term ending June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letters on behalf of the Select Board to this effect
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Sharon McDonald to the Ad Hoc Tricentennial Committee for a 1-year term ending June 30, 2026, 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. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Sharon McDonald to the Ad Hoc Tricentennial Committee for a 1-year term ending June 30, 2026, 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: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Appoint Ellen Hurley to the Bedford 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 Ellen Hurley to the Bedford 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. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved that the Select Board appoint Ellen Hurley to the Bedford 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. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Parker, second: Brosgol)
4. DPW Contract - CDM Lead and Copper Engineering
Approve the contract with CDM Smith Inc in the amount of $188,500 as described in the public works memo dated June 25, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Town approve the contract with CDM Smith Inc in the amount of $188,500 as described in the public works memo dated June 25, 2025, 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 Town approve the contract with CDM Smith Inc in the amount of $188,500 as described in the public works memo dated June 25, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Parker)
6. Presentation/ Discussion - Ranked Choice Voting, Resident Madeleine Kando
Recommends placement of an article on the November 2nd Special Town Meeting warrant for a Ranked Choice Voting home rule petition
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board recommends placement of an article on the November 2nd Special Town Meeting warrant for a Ranked Choice Voting home rule petition. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 3-1-1.
The minutes give the count as 3-1-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board recommends placement of an article on the November 2nd Special Town Meeting warrant for a Ranked Choice Voting home rule petition. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 3-1-1..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
7. Annual Board & Committee Reappointments
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. Brosgol 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. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol 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. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
8. Ratify AFSCME Memorandum of Agreement-FY26-FY28 Contract
Ratify the FY26-FY28 contract changes with the AFSCME Union as outlined in the attached Memorandum of Agreement
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board ratify the FY26-FY28 contract changes with the AFSCME Union as outlined in the attached Memorandum of Agreement. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board ratify the FY26-FY28 contract changes with the AFSCME Union as outlined in the attached Memorandum of Agreement. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Parker)
12. Adjournment
Adjourn
Mr. Brosgol moved to adjourn. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to adjourn. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.” (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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