MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
November 24, 2025
22 recorded votes, 2 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: Alcohol License Change of Address, 152 Great Road - Red Heat Tavern
Open the Public Hearing for Red Heat Tavern LLC's alcohol license change of address application
Mr. Brosgol moved to open the Public Hearing for Red Heat Tavern LLC's alcohol license change of address application. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to open the Public Hearing for Red Heat Tavern LLC's alcohol license change of address application. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
Close the Public Hearing for Red Heat Tavern LLC's alcohol license change of address application
Mr. Brosgol moved to close the Public Hearing for Red Heat Tavern LLC's alcohol license change of address application. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to close the Public Hearing for Red Heat Tavern LLC's alcohol license change of address application. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
Approve the change of address application for Red Heat Tavern LLC located at 152 Great Road as presented
Mr. Parker moved the Board to approve the change of address application for Red Heat Tavern LLC located at 152 Great Road as presented. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved the Board to approve the change of address application for Red Heat Tavern LLC located at 152 Great Road as presented. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Parker, second: Hanegan)
3. Public Hearing: Alcohol License Transfer, 88 Great Road - Ginger Lu Inc
Open the Public Hearing for Ginger Lu Inc's transfer of alcohol license application
Mr. Hanegan moved to open the Public Hearing for Ginger Lu Inc's transfer of alcohol license application. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to open the Public Hearing for Ginger Lu Inc's transfer of alcohol license application. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Parker)
Close the Public Hearing for Ginger Lu Inc's transfer of alcohol license application
Mr. Brosgol moved to close the Public Hearing for Ginger Lu Inc's transfer of alcohol license application. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to close the Public Hearing for Ginger Lu Inc's transfer of alcohol license application. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
Approve the transfer of alcohol license application from KH & GC Restaurant INC, Dba Ginger Japanese Cuisine, to Ginger Lu, INC, dba Ginger Japanese Cuisine located at 88 Great Road as presented
Mr. Hanegan moved the Board to approve the transfer of alcohol license application from KH & GC Restaurant INC, Dba Ginger Japanese Cuisine, to Ginger Lu, INC, dba Ginger Japanese Cuisine located at 88 Great Road as presented. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved the Board to approve the transfer of alcohol license application from KH & GC Restaurant INC, Dba Ginger Japanese Cuisine, to Ginger Lu, INC, dba Ginger Japanese Cuisine located at 88 Great Road as presented. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
4. Public Hearing: Tax Classification Hearing
Open the FY26 Tax Rate Classification hearing
Mr. Brosgol moved to open the FY26 Tax Rate Classification hearing. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to open the FY26 Tax Rate Classification hearing. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
Close the FY26 Tax Rate Classification hearing
Mr. Hanegan moved to close the FY26 Tax Rate Classification hearing. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to close the FY26 Tax Rate Classification hearing. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
Adopt the recommendations proposed by the Board of Assessors for the .777/1.75 CIP shift
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board adopt the recommendations proposed by the Board of Assessors for the .777/1.75 CIP shift. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board adopt the recommendations proposed by the Board of Assessors for the .777/1.75 CIP shift. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
Support the Board of Assessors' recommendation against the adoption of the open space discount
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board support the Board of Assessors' recommendation against the adoption of the open space discount. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board support the Board of Assessors' recommendation against the adoption of the open space discount. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Parker)
Adopt the Board of Assessor's recommendation against the adoption of the small residential exemption
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board adopt the Board of Assessor's recommendation against the adoption of the small residential exemption. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board adopt the Board of Assessor's recommendation against the adoption of the small residential exemption. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Adopt the Board of Assessor's recommendation against adoption of the small commercial exemption
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board adopt the Board of Assessor's recommendation against adoption of the small commercial exemption. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board adopt the Board of Assessor's recommendation against adoption of the small commercial exemption. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
5. Board & Committee Interviews
Appoint MICHAEL ALBERT to the Bedford Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2028, and authorize the Town Manager to sign letters on behalf of the Select Board to this effect
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board appoint MICHAEL ALBERT to the Bedford Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2028, and authorize the Town Manager to sign letters on behalf of the Select Board to this effect. Mr. Hanegan Seconded. The motion passed 4-0-1.
Yes: Brosgol, Hanegan, Malone, MortensonThe minutes say Terrence Parker stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The count (4-0-1) lists the recusal as the third number; the other 4 members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board appoint MICHAEL ALBERT to the Bedford Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2028, and authorize the Town Manager to sign letters on behalf of the Select Board to this effect. Mr. Hanegan Seconded. The motion passed 4-0-1..” (Motion: Malone, second: Hanegan)
6. DPW
Approve the contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc in the amount of $57,915 as described in the public works memo dated November 17, 2025, and that the Select Board authorize the Town...
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Board approve the contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc in the amount of $57,915 as described in the public works memo dated November 17, 2025, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Board approve the contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc in the amount of $57,915 as described in the public works memo dated November 17, 2025, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
Approve the contract amendment with TEC, Inc in the amount of $130,000 as described in the public works memo dated November 17, 2025, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign...
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Board approve the contract amendment with TEC, Inc in the amount of $130,000 as described in the public works memo dated November 17, 2025, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Board approve the contract amendment with TEC, Inc in the amount of $130,000 as described in the public works memo dated November 17, 2025, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
Approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer I/I fees for 214 Great Road in accordance with the memo from Public Works dated November 18, 2025, with all fees to be paid prior to any issuance of...
Ms. Brosgol moved that the Board approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer I/I fees for 214 Great Road in accordance with the memo from Public Works dated November 18, 2025, with all fees to be paid prior to any issuance of certificates of occupancy. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Brosgol moved that the Board approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer I/I fees for 214 Great Road in accordance with the memo from Public Works dated November 18, 2025, with all fees to be paid prior to any issuance of certificates of occupancy. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Parker)
Approve and adopt school speed zone regulation Numbers 25-01-SZ, 25-02-SZ, and 25-03-SZ as described in the public works memo dated November 18, 2025
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Board approve and adopt school speed zone regulation Numbers 25-01-SZ, 25-02-SZ, and 25-03-SZ as described in the public works memo dated November 18, 2025. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Board approve and adopt school speed zone regulation Numbers 25-01-SZ, 25-02-SZ, and 25-03-SZ as described in the public works memo dated November 18, 2025. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
Approve the updates to the Town of Bedford Traffic Rules and Regulations as described in the Public Works memo dated November 3, 2025
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the updates to the Town of Bedford Traffic Rules and Regulations as described in the Public Works memo dated November 3, 2025. Ms. Malone 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
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the updates to the Town of Bedford Traffic Rules and Regulations as described in the Public Works memo dated November 3, 2025. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
7. Vote to establish the Town Website as the official location to post public meeting notices
Establish the Town of Bedford's website as the official location to post public meeting notices
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board establish the Town of Bedford's website as the official location to post public meeting notices. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board establish the Town of Bedford's website as the official location to post public meeting notices. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
8. Discuss modified public building hours
Continue the 4-day work week trial through the end of the current fiscal year
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board continue the 4-day work week trial through the end of the current fiscal year. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board continue the 4-day work week trial through the end of the current fiscal year. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
9. Consent
Approve the consent agenda
Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
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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