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October 14, 2025
28 recorded votes, 16 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. AdvanCell Company Presentation and Tax Increment Financing Discussions
Place a warrant article on the Special Town Meeting Warrant for Town Meeting authorization for a TIF for AdvanCell, as presented
Mr. Parker moved that the Board place a warrant article on the Special Town Meeting Warrant for Town Meeting authorization for a TIF for AdvanCell, as presented. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved that the Board place a warrant article on the Special Town Meeting Warrant for Town Meeting authorization for a TIF for AdvanCell, as presented. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Parker, second: Hanegan)
3. Public Hearing- Alcohol License Amendment - Holi
Open the Public Hearing for Holi's alcohol license amendment application
Mr. Brosgol moved to open the Public Hearing for Holi's alcohol license amendment application. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to open the Public Hearing for Holi's alcohol license amendment application. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
Close the Public Hearing
Mr. Brosgol moved to close the Public Hearing. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to close the Public Hearing. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
Approve Holi's alcohol license change of ownership interest
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Board approve Holi's alcohol license change of ownership interest. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Board approve Holi's alcohol license change of ownership interest. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
4. Public Hearing - General Bylaw and Chart Amendments
Re-open the Public Hearing
Mr. Hanegan moved to re-open the Public Hearing. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to re-open the Public Hearing. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Close the Public Hearing
Mr. Brosgol moved to close the Public Hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to close the Public Hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
5. Board and Committee Interview
Appoint Angela Taveira-Dick to the River Stewardship Council for a 3-year term as an alternate ending June 30, 2028, and authorize the Town Manager to sign letters on behalf of the Select Board to...
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board appoint Angela Taveira-Dick to the River Stewardship Council for a 3-year term as an alternate ending June 30, 2028, and authorize the Town Manager to sign letters on behalf of the Select Board to this effect. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board appoint Angela Taveira-Dick to the River Stewardship Council for a 3-year term as an alternate ending June 30, 2028, and authorize the Town Manager to sign letters on behalf of the Select Board to this effect. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
6. DPW
Approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $125,000 as described in the public works memo dated September 5, 2025, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on...
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $125,000 as described in the public works memo dated September 5, 2025, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $125,000 as described in the public works memo dated September 5, 2025, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Parker)
8. Approve addition of rooftop solar as part of new Fire Station Construction
Authorizes a change order to incorporate rooftop solar into the current fire station construction project at 139 The Great Road
Mr. Parker moved that the Board authorizes a change order to incorporate rooftop solar into the current fire station construction project at 139 The Great Road. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved that the Board authorizes a change order to incorporate rooftop solar into the current fire station construction project at 139 The Great Road. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Parker, second: Malone)
9. Special Town Meeting Warrant
Place Articles 1 through 13 as described in the warrant
Mr. Hanegan moved the Board to place Articles 1 through 13 as described in the warrant. Mr. Paker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved the Board to place Articles 1 through 13 as described in the warrant. Mr. Paker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Parker)
Place Article 14 on the Special Town Meeting warrant
Mr. Hanegan had made a motion to place it on the Special Town Meeting Warrant, and it was seconded by Mr. Brosgol. The motion passed with a 3-2-0 vote: Mr. Mortenson and Ms. Malone voting nay.
Yes: Brosgol, Hanegan, ParkerNo: Malone, Mortenson
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan had made a motion to place it on the Special Town Meeting Warrant, and it was seconded by Mr. Brosgol. The motion passed with a 3-2-0 vote: Mr. Mortenson and Ms. Malone voting nay..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
Unplace Article 14 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board unplace Article 14 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board unplace Article 14 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
Close the Special Town Meeting Warrant as presented
Mr. Hanegan moved the Board to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant as presented. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved the Board to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant as presented. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
Approve Special Town Meeting Article 1: Debate Rules (warrant article table)
1. Debate Rules DB motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Paul Mortenson seconded by SH.
The minutes record this vote in a table of warrant articles: “DB motioned to approve, seconded by SH”, tally 5-0-0 (initials as written).
From the minutes
“1. Debate Rules DB motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Paul Mortenson seconded by SH..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
Approve Special Town Meeting Article 2: Increment Financing Agreement (warrant article table)
2. Increment Financing Agreement DB motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Bopha Malone seconded by SH.
The minutes record this vote in a table of warrant articles: “DB motioned to approve, seconded by SH”, tally 5-0-0 (initials as written).
From the minutes
“2. Increment Financing Agreement DB motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Bopha Malone seconded by SH..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
Approve Special Town Meeting Article 3: Reconfirm Community Preservation Surcharge (warrant article table)
3. Reconfirm Community Preservation Surcharge DB motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Shawn Hanegan seconded by SH.
The minutes record this vote in a table of warrant articles: “DB motioned to approve, seconded by SH”, tally 5-0-0 (initials as written).
From the minutes
“3. Reconfirm Community Preservation Surcharge DB motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Shawn Hanegan seconded by SH..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
Approve Special Town Meeting Article 4: Supplemental FY26 Community Preservation Budget (warrant article table)
4. Supplemental FY26 Community Preservation SH motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Shawn Hanegan Budget seconded by DB.
The minutes record this vote in a table of warrant articles: “SH motioned to approve, seconded by DB”, tally 5-0-0 (initials as written).
From the minutes
“4. Supplemental FY26 Community Preservation SH motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Shawn Hanegan Budget seconded by DB..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
Approve Special Town Meeting Article 5: Ranked Choice Voting Home Rule Special Act (warrant article table)
5. Ranked Choice Voting Home Rule Special Act SH motioned to approve, 3-2-0 Shawn Hanegan/ seconded by TP.
The minutes record this vote in a table of warrant articles: “SH motioned to approve, seconded by TP”, tally 3-2-0 (initials as written). The table does not say who voted no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“5. Ranked Choice Voting Home Rule Special Act SH motioned to approve, 3-2-0 Shawn Hanegan/ seconded by TP..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Parker)
Approve Special Town Meeting Article 6: Town-wide ban on the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) (warrant article table)
6. Town-Wide Ban on the Use of Second- SH motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Paul Mortenson/ Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides seconded by BM.
The minutes record this vote in a table of warrant articles: “SH motioned to approve, seconded by BM”, tally 5-0-0 (initials as written).
From the minutes
“6. Town-Wide Ban on the Use of Second- SH motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Paul Mortenson/ Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides seconded by BM..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Approve Special Town Meeting Article 7: General bylaw: ban on the municipal use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (warrant article table)
7. General Bylaw: Ban on the Municipal Use of SH motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Paul Mortenson/ Second-Generation Anticoagulant seconded by BM.
The minutes record this vote in a table of warrant articles: “SH motioned to approve, seconded by BM”, tally 5-0-0 (initials as written).
From the minutes
“7. General Bylaw: Ban on the Municipal Use of SH motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Paul Mortenson/ Second-Generation Anticoagulant seconded by BM..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Approve Special Town Meeting Article 8: Solar photovoltaic (PV), Davis School roof and Department of Public Works (warrant article table)
8. Solar Photovoltaic (PV) - Davis School Roof SH motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Terrence Parker and Department of Public Works seconded by DB.
The minutes record this vote in a table of warrant articles: “SH motioned to approve, seconded by DB”, tally 5-0-0 (initials as written).
From the minutes
“8. Solar Photovoltaic (PV) - Davis School Roof SH motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Terrence Parker and Department of Public Works seconded by DB..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
Approve Special Town Meeting Article 9: Fund IAFF collective bargaining agreement (warrant article table)
9. Fund IAFF Collective Bargaining Agreement SH motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Bopha Malone seconded by DB.
The minutes record this vote in a table of warrant articles: “SH motioned to approve, seconded by DB”, tally 5-0-0 (initials as written).
From the minutes
“9. Fund IAFF Collective Bargaining Agreement SH motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Bopha Malone seconded by DB..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
Approve Special Town Meeting Article 10: Charter amendments, substantive (warrant article table)
10. Charter Amendments- Substantive SH motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Paul Mortenson second by DB.
The minutes record this vote in a table of warrant articles: “SH motioned to approve, seconded by DB”, tally 5-0-0 (initials as written).
From the minutes
“10. Charter Amendments- Substantive SH motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Paul Mortenson second by DB..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
Approve Special Town Meeting Article 11: Charter amendments, clarifying and formatting (warrant article table)
11. Charter Amendments- Clarifying and SH motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Paul Mortenson Formatting second by DB.
The minutes record this vote in a table of warrant articles: “SH motioned to approve, seconded by DB”, tally 5-0-0 (initials as written).
From the minutes
“11. Charter Amendments- Clarifying and SH motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Paul Mortenson Formatting second by DB..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
Approve Special Town Meeting Article 12: General bylaw amendments, substantive (warrant article table)
12. General Bylaw Amendments- Substantive SH motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Paul Mortenson second by DB.
The minutes record this vote in a table of warrant articles: “SH motioned to approve, seconded by DB”, tally 5-0-0 (initials as written).
From the minutes
“12. General Bylaw Amendments- Substantive SH motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Paul Mortenson second by DB..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
Approve Special Town Meeting Article 13: General bylaw amendments, clarifying and formatting (warrant article table)
13. General Bylaw Amendments- Clarifying and SH motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Paul Mortenson Formatting second by DB.
The minutes record this vote in a table of warrant articles: “SH motioned to approve, seconded by DB”, tally 5-0-0 (initials as written).
From the minutes
“13. General Bylaw Amendments- Clarifying and SH motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Paul Mortenson Formatting second by DB..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
10. Consent
Approve the consent agenda with amendments to the minutes
Mr. Parker moved to approve the consent agenda with amendments to the 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 minutes. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Parker, second: Hanegan)
13. 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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