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January 26, 2026
10 recorded votes, 0 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. DPW Contracts
Of the Town of Bedford, amend the permanent signal easement for the purposes of establishing, constructing, operating, and maintaining traffic signal equipment at 5 Lane Avenue as shown on the...
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board of the Town of Bedford, amend the permanent signal easement for the purposes of establishing, constructing, operating, and maintaining traffic signal equipment at 5 Lane Avenue as shown on the plan entitled "Easement Plan of Land" and dated "December 05, 2025", and further to authorize and direct the Town Manager to take all actions required to implement the vote on this motion. Mr. Parker seconded. The Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board of the Town of Bedford, amend the permanent signal easement for the purposes of establishing, constructing, operating, and maintaining traffic signal equipment at 5 Lane Avenue as shown on the plan entitled "Easement Plan of Land" and dated "December 05, 2025", and further to authorize and direct the Town Manager to take all actions required to implement the vote on this motion. Mr. Parker seconded. The Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Parker)
Approve the purchase of one (1) Ford Police Interceptor AWD Hybrid with equipment to Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Camelot Drive, Plymouth, MA 02360 at the net bid price of $46,187.40 and authorize...
Ms. Malone moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) Ford Police Interceptor AWD Hybrid with equipment to Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Camelot Drive, Plymouth, MA 02360 at the net bid price of $46,187.40 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) Ford Police Interceptor AWD Hybrid with equipment to Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Camelot Drive, Plymouth, MA 02360 at the net bid price of $46,187.40 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Hanegan)
Approve the purchase of one (1) Ford PIU Interceptor Police Responder with equipment to Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Camelot Drive, Plymouth, MA 02360 at the net bid price of $45,413.80 and...
Ms. Malone moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) Ford PIU Interceptor Police Responder with equipment to Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Camelot Drive, Plymouth, MA 02360 at the net bid price of $45,413.80 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) Ford PIU Interceptor Police Responder with equipment to Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Camelot Drive, Plymouth, MA 02360 at the net bid price of $45,413.80 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Hanegan)
Approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $92,000 as described in the public works memo dated January 21, 2026, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on...
Mr. Parker moved that the Town approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $92,000 as described in the public works memo dated January 21, 2026, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved that the Town approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $92,000 as described in the public works memo dated January 21, 2026, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Parker, second: Malone)
Approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer I/I fees for 18 Loomis Street in accordance with the memo from Public Works dated January 21, 2026, with all fees to be paid prior to any issuance of...
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Town approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer I/I fees for 18 Loomis Street in accordance with the memo from Public Works dated January 21, 2026, with all fees to be paid prior to any issuance of certificates of occupancy. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Town approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer I/I fees for 18 Loomis Street in accordance with the memo from Public Works dated January 21, 2026, with all fees to be paid prior to any issuance of certificates of occupancy. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
5. Public Hearing: Changes to Article 58, Salary Administration Plan Bylaw
Open the Public Hearing for Changes to Article 58, Salary Administration Plan Bylaw
Ms. Malone moved the Board to open the Public Hearing for Changes to Article 58, Salary Administration Plan Bylaw. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved the Board to open the Public Hearing for Changes to Article 58, Salary Administration Plan Bylaw. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Hanegan)
Close the Public Hearing for changes to Article 58, Salary Administration Plan Bylaw
Mr. Hanegan moved the Board to close the Public Hearing for changes to Article 58, Salary Administration Plan Bylaw. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved the Board to close the Public Hearing for changes to Article 58, Salary Administration Plan Bylaw. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
8. Approve Finance Director Appointment, Al Rego
Ratifies the Town Manager's appointment of Al Rego as the Town of Bedford's Finance Director, with an effective start date of February 23rd, 2026
Ms. Malone moved that the Board ratifies the Town Manager's appointment of Al Rego as the Town of Bedford's Finance Director, with an effective start date of February 23rd, 2026. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Board ratifies the Town Manager's appointment of Al Rego as the Town of Bedford's Finance Director, with an effective start date of February 23rd, 2026. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Brosgol)
9. Consent
Approve the consent agenda subject to Town Counsel's feedback for the Town Election Warrant
Ms. Malone moved to approve the consent agenda subject to Town Counsel's feedback for the Town Election Warrant. Mr. Parker seconded. The Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved to approve the consent agenda subject to Town Counsel's feedback for the Town Election Warrant. Mr. Parker seconded. The Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Parker)
12. Adjournment
Adjourn
Mr. Brosgol moved to adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
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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