MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 1, 2026
7 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. Pride Banner: Policy Waiver Request- Anne Caron
Waive the Town's Flag and Banner Policy and approve the display of the Bedford Embraces Diversity Pride banner during the month of June at the Town Common
Ms. Malone moved that the Board waive the Town's Flag and Banner Policy and approve the display of the Bedford Embraces Diversity Pride banner during the month of June at the Town Common. Mr. Parker 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 waive the Town's Flag and Banner Policy and approve the display of the Bedford Embraces Diversity Pride banner during the month of June at the Town Common. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Parker)
3. DPW Contracts
Approve the following bidders to supply materials and/or services for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board vote to approve the following bidders to supply materials and/or services for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Funding exists in the DPW operating budget approved at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. The initial term of the contract was for one year with the option to renew for an additional two years in one- year increments contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. The Department of Public Works wishes to exercise the option of an extension for year two through June 30, 2027, at the current unit prices. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board vote to approve the following bidders to supply materials and/or services for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Funding exists in the DPW operating budget approved at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. The initial term of the contract was for one year with the option to renew for an additional two years in one- year increments contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. The Department of Public Works wishes to exercise the option of an extension for year two through June 30, 2027, at the current unit prices. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board vote to approve the following bidders to supply materials and/or services for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Funding exists in the DPW operating budget approved at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. The initial term of the contract is for one year with the option to renew for an additional year contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board vote to approve the following bidders to supply materials and/or services for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Funding exists in the DPW operating budget approved at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. The initial term of the contract is for one year with the option to renew for an additional year contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Approve the contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc in the amount of $208,950 as described in the public works memo dated May 27, 2026, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to...
Mr. Parker moved that the Town approve the contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc in the amount of $208,950 as described in the public works memo dated May 27, 2026, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved that the Town approve the contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc in the amount of $208,950 as described in the public works memo dated May 27, 2026, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Parker, second: Mortenson)
5. Board/Committee Reappointments Exp 6/30/26
Reappoint the indicated board and committee members for terms as described and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint the indicated board and committee members for terms as described and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter 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 reappoint the indicated board and committee members for terms as described and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
6. Consent
Approve the consent agenda, subject to final legal review of the BCAT contract renewal
Mr. Mortenson moved to approve the consent agenda, subject to final legal review of the BCAT contract renewal. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to approve the consent agenda, subject to final legal review of the BCAT contract renewal. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
9. Adjournment
Adjourn
Mr. Hanegan moved to adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, 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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