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August 18, 2025
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Bopha Malone, who is counted absent.
Present: Daniel Brosgol, Shawn Hanegan, Paul Mortenson, Terrence Parker
Absent: Bopha Malone
Every vote, in order
Adjourn into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the...
Mr. Brosgol moved the Board to adjourn into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares and return to open session after conclusion. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board members were polled individually: Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved the Board to adjourn into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares and return to open session after conclusion. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board members were polled individually: Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
3. Public Hearing - Eversource - Grant of Location Request
Open the Public Hearing concerning Eversource, the granted location requests
Mr. Hanegan moved the Board to open the Public Hearing concerning Eversource, the granted location requests. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved the Board to open the Public Hearing concerning Eversource, the granted location requests. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
Continue the Public Hearing for Revolutionary Ridge Road W.O. #21485352 to the next scheduled Select Board meeting, September 2nd, at 7 PM
Mr. Mortenson moved the Board to continue the Public Hearing for Revolutionary Ridge Road W.O. #21485352 to the next scheduled Select Board meeting, September 2nd, at 7 PM. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved the Board to continue the Public Hearing for Revolutionary Ridge Road W.O. #21485352 to the next scheduled Select Board meeting, September 2nd, at 7 PM. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Brosgol)
Close the public hearing for Sorens Way
Mr. Brosgol moved to close the public hearing for Sorens Way. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to close the public hearing for Sorens Way. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
Approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated July 10, 2025, for 8 Sorens Way on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Town approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated July 10, 2025, for 8 Sorens Way on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Town approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated July 10, 2025, for 8 Sorens Way on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
4. Discuss and Vote on Extension of pre-FY25 Financial Articles
Approve to extend the Capital Articles as proposed in the memo dated August 12, 2025, by Paul Sagarino, Finance Director/Town Accountant totaling $409,613
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board approve to extend the Capital Articles as proposed in the memo dated August 12, 2025, by Paul Sagarino, Finance Director/Town Accountant totaling $409,613. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board approve to extend the Capital Articles as proposed in the memo dated August 12, 2025, by Paul Sagarino, Finance Director/Town Accountant totaling $409,613. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
5. Board of Health- Request for Flag Installation on Town Common
Approve the Health Department's proposal to temporarily display purple flags on the Town-owned lawn at First Parish Church from August 28th to September 4th in recognition of International...
Mr. Hanegan moved the Board to approve the Health Department's proposal to temporarily display purple flags on the Town-owned lawn at First Parish Church from August 28th to September 4th in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved the Board to approve the Health Department's proposal to temporarily display purple flags on the Town-owned lawn at First Parish Church from August 28th to September 4th in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
6. Recreation Department - Turf Rental Fee Increase Proposal for Non-Residential Users
Approve the Recreation Director's request to change the Sabourin Field rental fee to $200/hour when field reopens in September 2025
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board approve the Recreation Director's request to change the Sabourin Field rental fee to $200/hour when field reopens in September 2025. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board approve the Recreation Director's request to change the Sabourin Field rental fee to $200/hour when field reopens in September 2025. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
7. Board and Committee Interviews and Appointments: Ad Hoc Willson Park Advisory
Approve Joseph Piantedosi, Steve Hagan, Tim Brown, Stuart Trout, and Heather Cooprider for the at-large spots on the Wilson Park Committee and thereby expanding the at-large from the original 425...
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board approve Joseph Piantedosi, Steve Hagan, Tim Brown, Stuart Trout, and Heather Cooprider for the at-large spots on the Wilson Park Committee and thereby expanding the at-large from the original 425 residence and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 3-1-0 b.
The minutes give the count as 3-1-0 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board approve Joseph Piantedosi, Steve Hagan, Tim Brown, Stuart Trout, and Heather Cooprider for the at-large spots on the Wilson Park Committee and thereby expanding the at-large from the original 425 residence and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 3-1-0 b..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Parker)
Appoint Elizabeth Knox, Aaron Bourret, Karl Winkler, and Scott Shaw for 1-year terms ending June 30, 2026 to the Ad Hoc Willson Park Committee representing the board or committee of which they are...
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Elizabeth Knox, Aaron Bourret, Karl Winkler, and Scott Shaw for 1-year terms ending June 30, 2026 to the Ad Hoc Willson Park Committee representing the board or committee of which they are a member, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letters on behalf of the Select Board to this effect. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Elizabeth Knox, Aaron Bourret, Karl Winkler, and Scott Shaw for 1-year terms ending June 30, 2026 to the Ad Hoc Willson Park Committee representing the board or committee of which they are a member, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letters on behalf of the Select Board to this effect. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
9. DPW Contracts
Approve the purchase of one (1) Fire Command Vehicle AWF Hybrid to Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Camelot Dr., Plymouth, MA 02360 at the net bid price of $60,953.55
Mr. Brosgol moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) Fire Command Vehicle AWF Hybrid to Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Camelot Dr., Plymouth, MA 02360 at the net bid price of $60,953.55. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) Fire Command Vehicle AWF Hybrid to Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Camelot Dr., Plymouth, MA 02360 at the net bid price of $60,953.55. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
Approve the purchase of one (1) CAT Skid Steer to Southworth-Milton, Inc., d/b/a Milton CAT. 100 Quarry Drive, Milford, MA 01757 at the net bid price of $84,900
Mr. Brosgol moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) CAT Skid Steer to Southworth-Milton, Inc., d/b/a Milton CAT. 100 Quarry Drive, Milford, MA 01757 at the net bid price of $84,900. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) CAT Skid Steer to Southworth-Milton, Inc., d/b/a Milton CAT. 100 Quarry Drive, Milford, MA 01757 at the net bid price of $84,900. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
Approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $115,000 as described in the public works memo dated August 13, 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 $115,000 as described in the public works memo dated August 13, 2025, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Town approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $115,000 as described in the public works memo dated August 13, 2025, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
12. Consent
Approve the Consent Agenda
Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
15. Adjournment
Adjourn
Mr. Brosgol moved to adjourn. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to adjourn. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.” (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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