MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
May 11, 2026
12 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. Public Hearing - Eversource - Grant of Location Request
Open the public hearing for South Road, W.O.# 23594834 to install approximately 15 feet of conduit
Mr. Hanegan moved to open the public hearing for South Road, W.O.# 23594834 to install approximately 15 feet of conduit. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to open the public hearing for South Road, W.O.# 23594834 to install approximately 15 feet of conduit. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Close the public hearing for South Road, W.O.# 23594834 to install approximately 15 feet of conduit
Mr. Mortenson moved to close the public hearing for South Road, W.O.# 23594834 to install approximately 15 feet of conduit. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to close the public hearing for South Road, W.O.# 23594834 to install approximately 15 feet of conduit. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
Approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, for 315 South Road on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, for 315 South Road on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, for 315 South Road on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Parker)
3. Board and Committee Interview
Appoint Phil Kallis as an alternate to the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2029, and authorize the Town Manager to sign letters on behalf of the Select Board to this effect
Mr. Parker moved that the Select Board appoint Phil Kallis as an alternate to the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2029, and authorize the Town Manager to sign letters on behalf of the Select Board to this effect. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved that the Select Board appoint Phil Kallis as an alternate to the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2029, and authorize the Town Manager to sign letters on behalf of the Select Board to this effect. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Parker, second: Malone)
5. Facilities Department- Multipurpose Pavilion Construction Contract- New England Builders
Approve the Bedford Multipurpose Pavilion Project contract with New England Builders & Contractors, Inc. in the amount of Seven Hundred Ten Thousand dollars from the funding sources itemized above
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approve the Bedford Multipurpose Pavilion Project contract with New England Builders & Contractors, Inc. in the amount of Seven Hundred Ten Thousand dollars from the funding sources itemized above. Furthermore, I move that the Select Board authorize Town Manager, Matthew Hanson, to sign the contract on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approve the Bedford Multipurpose Pavilion Project contract with New England Builders & Contractors, Inc. in the amount of Seven Hundred Ten Thousand dollars from the funding sources itemized above. Furthermore, I move that the Select Board authorize Town Manager, Matthew Hanson, to sign the contract on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
6. Department of Public Works- Traffic Rules and Regulations Updates
Approve the updates to the Town of Bedford Traffic Rules and Regulations as described in the Public Works memo dated May 4, 2026
Ms. Malone 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 May 4, 2026. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone 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 May 4, 2026. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Parker)
7. Public Hearing Council on Aging Board Removal - Lewis Putney
Open the public hearing for the removal of Lewis Putney on the Council of Aging Board
Mr. Mortenson moved to open the public hearing for the removal of Lewis Putney on the Council of Aging Board. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to open the public hearing for the removal of Lewis Putney on the Council of Aging Board. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Parker)
Close the public hearing for the removal of Lewis Putney on the Council on Aging Board
Mr. Mortenson moved to close the public hearing for the removal of Lewis Putney on the Council on Aging Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to close the public hearing for the removal of Lewis Putney on the Council on Aging Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
Remove Lewis Putney from the Council on Aging Board in accordance with the Town Charter, Section 9.9
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Board remove Lewis Putney from the Council on Aging Board in accordance with the Town Charter, Section 9.9. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Board remove Lewis Putney from the Council on Aging Board in accordance with the Town Charter, Section 9.9. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
8. Consent
Appoint Jennifer McClain as a Registrar of Voters for a term starting July 1, 2026, and ending March 31, 2028, and reappoint William G. Speciale as a Registrar of Voters for a term starting May...
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Jennifer McClain as a Registrar of Voters for a term starting July 1, 2026, and ending March 31, 2028, and reappoint William G. Speciale as a Registrar of Voters for a term starting May 11, 2026, and ending March 31, 2029. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Jennifer McClain as a Registrar of Voters for a term starting July 1, 2026, and ending March 31, 2028, and reappoint William G. Speciale as a Registrar of Voters for a term starting May 11, 2026, and ending March 31, 2029. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Approve the remaining items on the consent agenda
Mr. Parker moved to approve the remaining items on the consent agenda. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passes 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved to approve the remaining items on the consent agenda. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passes 5-0-0..” (Motion: Parker, second: Mortenson)
11. Adjournment
Adjourn
Mr. Mortenson moved to adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, 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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