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Bedford Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

September 29, 2025

7 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. Conservation Restriction - 45 Crosby Drive

Approve the attached Conservation Restriction as shown in its final form

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board approve the attached Conservation Restriction as shown in its final form. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board approve the attached Conservation Restriction as shown in its final form. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Parker)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

3. Continued Public Hearing - General Bylaw and Charter Updates

Re-open the Public Hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Hanegan moved the Board to re-open the Public Hearing. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hanegan moved the Board to re-open the Public Hearing. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Continue the Public Hearing on the October 14th ,2025, Select Board meeting

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Hanegan moved the Board to continue the Public Hearing on the October 14th ,2025, Select Board meeting. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hanegan moved the Board to continue the Public Hearing on the October 14th ,2025, Select Board meeting. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

5. Review FinCom Recommended Free Cash Policy Changes

Approve the recommended edits to the Town's Financial Policies as presented and have the Town Manager sign on its behalf

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Ms. Malone moved that the Board approve the recommended edits to the Town's Financial Policies as presented and have the Town Manager sign on its behalf. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0.

The minutes give the count as 4-1-0 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Ms. Malone moved that the Board approve the recommended edits to the Town's Financial Policies as presented and have the Town Manager sign on its behalf. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Hanegan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

7. Ratify IAFF Union Contract amendments for FY26-FY28

Ratify the IAFF 2310 contract changes outlined in the MOU included in the Board's packet dated 9-25-2025

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board ratify the IAFF 2310 contract changes outlined in the MOU included in the Board's packet dated 9-25-2025. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board ratify the IAFF 2310 contract changes outlined in the MOU included in the Board's packet dated 9-25-2025. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Parker)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

8. Consent

Approve the consent agenda

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Ms. Malone moved to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.

From the minutes

“Ms. Malone moved to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Brosgol)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

11. Adjournment

Adjourn

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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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