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April 27, 2026
11 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. Approve Chief of Police Appointment, Andrew Amendola
Approve the appointment of Andrew Amendola to the position of Chief of Police, with a start date of June 8th, and approve a three-year contract consistent with other Grade 10 staff
Ms. Malone moved that the Board approve the appointment of Andrew Amendola to the position of Chief of Police, with a start date of June 8th, and approve a three-year contract consistent with other Grade 10 staff. Mr. Hanegan 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
“Ms. Malone moved that the Board approve the appointment of Andrew Amendola to the position of Chief of Police, with a start date of June 8th, and approve a three-year contract consistent with other Grade 10 staff. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Hanegan)
3. Public Hearing - Eversource - Grant of Location Request
Open the public hearing for Springs Road W.O.#24030753 to install approximately 15 feet of conduit
Mr. Parker moved to open the public hearing for Springs Road W.O.#24030753 to install approximately 15 feet of conduit. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to open the public hearing for Springs Road W.O.#24030753 to install approximately 15 feet of conduit. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Parker, second: Mortenson)
Close the public hearing for Springs Road W.O.#24030753 to install approximately 15 feet of conduit
Mr. Hanegan moved to close the public hearing for Springs Road W.O.#24030753 to install approximately 15 feet of conduit. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to close the public hearing for Springs Road W.O.#24030753 to install approximately 15 feet of conduit. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Parker)
Approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated January 28, 2026, for 329 Springs Road on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated January 28, 2026, for 329 Springs Road on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated January 28, 2026, for 329 Springs Road on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Parker)
4. DPW Contracts
Approve the purchase of one (1) 22,000 GVWR Dump Truck with plow and spreader to Gervais Ford, 5 Littleton Road, Ayer, MA 01432 at the net bid price of $63,041.00
Mr. Mortenson moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) 22,000 GVWR Dump Truck with plow and spreader to Gervais Ford, 5 Littleton Road, Ayer, MA 01432 at the net bid price of $63,041.00. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) 22,000 GVWR Dump Truck with plow and spreader to Gervais Ford, 5 Littleton Road, Ayer, MA 01432 at the net bid price of $63,041.00. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
Approve the purchase of one (1) 22,000 GVWR 4x4 Utility Body with crane and plow to Gervais Ford, 5 Littleton Road, Ayer, MA 01432 at the net bid price of $148,132.00
Mr. Mortenson moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) 22,000 GVWR 4x4 Utility Body with crane and plow to Gervais Ford, 5 Littleton Road, Ayer, MA 01432 at the net bid price of $148,132.00. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) 22,000 GVWR 4x4 Utility Body with crane and plow to Gervais Ford, 5 Littleton Road, Ayer, MA 01432 at the net bid price of $148,132.00. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Parker)
Approve the purchase of one (1) 16' Rotary Mower to MTE Equipment Solutions, 115 Franklin St. Ext., Derry, NH 03038 at the net bid price of $134,400.00
Mr. Parker moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) 16' Rotary Mower to MTE Equipment Solutions, 115 Franklin St. Ext., Derry, NH 03038 at the net bid price of $134,400.00. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) 16' Rotary Mower to MTE Equipment Solutions, 115 Franklin St. Ext., Derry, NH 03038 at the net bid price of $134,400.00. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Parker, second: Malone)
Approve the purchase of one (1) Loader to C.N. Wood, 200 Merrimac St., Woburn, MA 01801 at the net bid price of $213,264.00
Mr. Hanegan moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) Loader to C.N. Wood, 200 Merrimac St., Woburn, MA 01801 at the net bid price of $213,264.00. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) Loader to C.N. Wood, 200 Merrimac St., Woburn, MA 01801 at the net bid price of $213,264.00. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Approve the attached contact with Commonwealth Construction & Utilities, in the amount of $825,642.34 and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf
Mr. Parker moved that the Board approve the attached contact with Commonwealth Construction & Utilities, in the amount of $825,642.34 and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved that the Board approve the attached contact with Commonwealth Construction & Utilities, in the amount of $825,642.34 and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Parker, second: Hanegan)
6. Consent
Approve the consent agenda
Mr. Mortenson moved to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
9. Adjournment
Adjourn
Mr. Mortenson moved to adjourn. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to adjourn. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, 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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