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February 23, 2026
12 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. Public Hearings - Eversource - Grant of Location Requests
Open the public hearings for Webber Avenue, W.O.#22033683 to relocate pole 35/2 approximately 5 feet north of current location and South Road, W.O.# 23594834 to install approximately 15 feet of...
Mr. Brosgol moved to open the public hearings for Webber Avenue, W.O.#22033683 to relocate pole 35/2 approximately 5 feet north of current location and South Road, W.O.# 23594834 to install approximately 15 feet of conduit. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board conducted a roll call: Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Ms. Malone, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to open the public hearings for Webber Avenue, W.O.#22033683 to relocate pole 35/2 approximately 5 feet north of current location and South Road, W.O.# 23594834 to install approximately 15 feet of conduit. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board conducted a roll call: Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Ms. Malone, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
Close the public hearings for Webber Avenue, W.O.#22033683 to relocate pole 35/2 approximately 5 feet north of current location
Mr. Brosgol moved to close the public hearings for Webber Avenue, W.O.#22033683 to relocate pole 35/2 approximately 5 feet north of current location. Mr. Parker seconded. The Select Board conducted a roll call: Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Ms. Malone, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to close the public hearings for Webber Avenue, W.O.#22033683 to relocate pole 35/2 approximately 5 feet north of current location. Mr. Parker seconded. The Select Board conducted a roll call: Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Ms. Malone, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Parker)
Approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated August 20, 2025, for 10 Webber Avenue on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Town approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated August 20, 2025, for 10 Webber Avenue on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board conducted a roll call: Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Ms. Malone, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Town approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated August 20, 2025, for 10 Webber Avenue on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board conducted a roll call: Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Ms. Malone, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
Continue the public hearing
Mr. Brosgol moved to continue the public hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board conducted a roll call: Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Ms. Malone, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to continue the public hearing. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board conducted a roll call: Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Ms. Malone, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
Continue the public hearing for the proposed NSTAR/ Eversource Grant of Location at 315 South Road to April 13th at 7PM
Mr. Brosgol moved that the Town continue the public hearing for the proposed NSTAR/ Eversource Grant of Location at 315 South Road to April 13th at 7PM. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board conducted a roll call: Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Ms. Malone, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Town continue the public hearing for the proposed NSTAR/ Eversource Grant of Location at 315 South Road to April 13th at 7PM. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board conducted a roll call: Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Ms. Malone, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Hanegan)
3. Disability Commission Request to change name to "Commission on Disability"
Change the name of the "Disability Commission" to the "Commission on Disability
Mr. Parker moved that the Select Board change the name of the "Disability Commission" to the "Commission on Disability". Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board conducted a roll call: Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Ms. Malone, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved that the Select Board change the name of the "Disability Commission" to the "Commission on Disability". Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board conducted a roll call: Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Ms. Malone, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Parker, second: Malone)
5. Public Hearing: General Bylaw & Charter Amendments
Open the public hearing for the general Bylaw and Charter amendments
Mr. Hanegan moved to open the public hearing for the general Bylaw and Charter amendments. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The Board conducted a roll call. Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Ms. Malone, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to open the public hearing for the general Bylaw and Charter amendments. Mr. Brosgol seconded. The Board conducted a roll call. Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Ms. Malone, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Brosgol)
Close the public hearing for the general Bylaw and Charter amendments
Mr. Brosgol moved to close the public hearing for the general Bylaw and Charter amendments. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board conducted a roll call. Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Ms. Malone; aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to close the public hearing for the general Bylaw and Charter amendments. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board conducted a roll call. Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Ms. Malone; aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
6. Review Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Ms. Malone moved the Board to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board conducted a roll call. Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Ms. Malone; aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved the Board to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board conducted a roll call. Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Ms. Malone; aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Hanegan)
7. Consent
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...
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)
Approve the remaining consent agenda item
Mr. Brosgol moved to approve the remaining consent agenda item. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board conducted a roll call. Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Ms. Malone; aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to approve the remaining consent agenda item. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board conducted a roll call. Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Ms. Malone; aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)
9. Adjournment
Adjourn
Mr. Brosgol moved to adjourn. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board conducted a roll call. Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Ms. Malone; aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brosgol moved to adjourn. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board conducted a roll call. Mr. Mortenson, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Ms. Malone; aye. 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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