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Bedford Select Board
How the Bedford Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Terrence Parker joined the board after the March 2025 town election (first meeting March 17, 2025), succeeding Emily Mitchell. On March 17, 2025 the board chose Paul Mortenson as Chair and Daniel Brosgol as Clerk, each 4-0-1 (each nominee abstained on his own vote). Covers 24 meetings, March 17 to March 9, 2026.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetBoard years
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Members
Daniel BrosgolClerk · At-large · at 22 of 24 meetings
Shawn HaneganMember · At-large · at 23 of 24 meetings
Bopha MaloneMember · At-large · at 22 of 24 meetings
Terrence ParkerMember · At-large · at 24 of 24 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Bedford Select Board minutes from January 6, 2020 through September 14, 2026: 191 meetings and 1,763 votes. Nothing before 2020 is online: the town’s Agenda Center starts in January 2020, and the Select Board page says older meeting minutes are available on request. The minutes call the board the Board of Selectmen through March 11, 2020 and the Select Board from March 18, 2020 on. All the minutes loaded are typed documents with searchable text. Not here: executive-session minutes (including released executive-session minutes that a few 2020-2022 files append after the open-session minutes); votes of the Finance Committee, Board of Assessors and Fire Station Building Committee at joint meetings; meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes (among them December 12 and December 18, 2023, March 25, 2024, August 5, 2024 (the file posted for that date is a copy of the September 9, 2024 minutes), October 28, 2024 and November 3, 2025); and meetings after September 14, 2026 (the October 5, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). Bedford’s minutes name the mover and seconder and give the count (“The motion passed 5-0-0”); a count that matches the members present with no no votes is shown as every member present voting yes. In 2020 and 2021, and whenever a member takes part remotely, the board votes by roll call (“Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye …”), shown by name. When a member votes no or abstains the minutes sometimes name the member (“passed with a 3-2-0 vote: Mr. Mortenson and Ms. Malone voting nay”); where a split count names no one we show the count only, with a note (36 votes), and where the minutes give no count or names we show the result only (7 votes). Members who recused themselves are not shown in that vote; members who arrived late or left early are shown only in the votes they were there for. A motion with no recorded outcome (for example “moved to adjourn” followed only by “The meeting adjourned”) is not counted as a vote. In October 2025 and March 2026 the minutes record some Town Meeting article votes only in a table; those rows are shown as votes. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Mar 9Recommend Article 21: General Bylaw Amendment, Article 56 tax…Motion: Article 21 - General Bylaw Amendment-Article 56 Mr. Hanegan moved. Mr.…Passed 3–1 · see note
March 9, 2026: Recommend Article 21: General Bylaw Amendment, Article 56 tax deferral for renovated historic properties (warrant article table)
Article 21 - General Bylaw Amendment-Article 56 Mr. Hanegan moved. Mr. Parker 3-1-0 Terrence Parker Tax Deferral for Renovated Historic Properties seconded.
The minutes record this vote only in the warrant-article table: “Mr. Hanegan moved. Mr. Parker seconded.”, tally 3-1-0. The table does not say who voted no. Showing the count only. The other rows of the table repeat the single 4-0-0 motion approving all articles except 13, 14, 21 and 26, so they are not counted again.
From the minutes
“Article 21 - General Bylaw Amendment-Article 56 Mr. Hanegan moved. Mr. Parker 3-1-0 Terrence Parker Tax Deferral for Renovated Historic Properties seconded..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Parker)
Feb 23Accept the easements on 1 Railroad Avenue between the…Motion: Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town accept the easements on 1…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Parker
February 23, 2026: Accept the easements on 1 Railroad Avenue between the Town of Bedford and One Railroad Bedford, LLC as described in the Public Works memo dated February 5, 2026, and authorize…
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town accept the easements on 1 Railroad Avenue between the Town of Bedford and One Railroad Bedford, LLC as described in the Public Works memo dated February 5, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The Select Board conducted a roll call. Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Ms. Malone; aye. Mr. Parker abstained from the vote. The motion passed 4-0-1.
Yes: Brosgol, Hanegan, Malone, MortensonAbstained: Parker
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town accept the easements on 1 Railroad Avenue between the Town of Bedford and One Railroad Bedford, LLC as described in the Public Works memo dated February 5, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The Select Board conducted a roll call. Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Ms. Malone; aye. Mr. Parker abstained from the vote. The motion passed 4-0-1..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
Nov 24Appoint MICHAEL ALBERT to the Bedford Cultural Council for…Motion: Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board appoint MICHAEL ALBERT to…Passed 4–0 · see note
November 24, 2025: 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…
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)
Nov 24Approve the updates to the Town of Bedford Traffic…Motion: Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the updates to…Passed 4–1 · see note
November 24, 2025: 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)
Oct 27Approve the sign permitsMotion: Mr. Brosgol moved the Board to approve the sign permits. Ms.…Passed 4–1 · see note
October 27, 2025: Approve the sign permits
Mr. Brosgol moved the Board to approve the sign permits. 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. Brosgol moved the Board to approve the sign permits. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
Oct 14Place Article 14 on the Special Town Meeting warrantMotion: Mr. Hanegan had made a motion to place it on the…Passed 3–2 · No: Malone, Mortenson
October 14, 2025: 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)
Oct 14Approve Special Town Meeting Article 1: Debate Rules (warrant…Motion: 1. Debate Rules DB motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Paul Mortenson seconded…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
October 14, 2025: 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)
Oct 14Approve Special Town Meeting Article 2: Increment Financing Agreement…Motion: 2. Increment Financing Agreement DB motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Bopha Malone…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
October 14, 2025: 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)
Oct 14Approve Special Town Meeting Article 3: Reconfirm Community Preservation…Motion: 3. Reconfirm Community Preservation Surcharge DB motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Shawn…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
October 14, 2025: 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)
Oct 14Approve Special Town Meeting Article 4: Supplemental FY26 Community…Motion: 4. Supplemental FY26 Community Preservation SH motioned to approve, 5-0-0 Shawn…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
October 14, 2025: 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)
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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