MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
June 15, 2026
19 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 - Aquifer Protection District Special Permit - Attorney Pamela Brown
Open the public hearing for ABRE 45 Crosby Drive LLC Aquifer Protection District Special Permit located at 45 Crosby Drive
Mr. Hanegan moved to open the public hearing for ABRE 45 Crosby Drive LLC Aquifer Protection District Special Permit located at 45 Crosby Drive. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to open the public hearing for ABRE 45 Crosby Drive LLC Aquifer Protection District Special Permit located at 45 Crosby Drive. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Close the public hearing for ABRE 45 Crosby Drive LLC Aquifer Protection District Special Permit located at 45 Crosby Drive
Mr. Hanegan moved to close the public hearing for ABRE 45 Crosby Drive LLC Aquifer Protection District Special Permit located at 45 Crosby Drive. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to close the public hearing for ABRE 45 Crosby Drive LLC Aquifer Protection District Special Permit located at 45 Crosby Drive. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Parker)
Grant a Special Permit under Article 11.4 - Aquifer Protection Districts of the Zoning Bylaw to ABRE 45 Crosby Drive LLC, at 45 Crosby Drive, Bedford in accordance with and as outlined in the...
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board grant a Special Permit under Article 11.4 - Aquifer Protection Districts of the Zoning Bylaw to ABRE 45 Crosby Drive LLC, at 45 Crosby Drive, Bedford in accordance with and as outlined in the Special Permit request, subject to the following contingencies: 1. Submission of a contingency plan for hazardous materials 2. Obtaining a Biosafety permit, if applicable. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board grant a Special Permit under Article 11.4 - Aquifer Protection Districts of the Zoning Bylaw to ABRE 45 Crosby Drive LLC, at 45 Crosby Drive, Bedford in accordance with and as outlined in the Special Permit request, subject to the following contingencies: 1. Submission of a contingency plan for hazardous materials 2. Obtaining a Biosafety permit, if applicable. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Parker)
3. Public Hearing - Eversource - Grant of Location Request
Open the public hearing for Great Road W.O. #25539792 to install 36 feet of conduit
Ms. Malone moved to open the public hearing for Great Road W.O. #25539792 to install 36 feet of conduit. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved to open the public hearing for Great Road W.O. #25539792 to install 36 feet of conduit. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Hanegan)
Close the public hearing for Great Road W.O. #25539792 to install 36 feet of conduit
Mr. Hanegan moved to close the public hearing for Great Road W.O. #25539792 to install 36 feet of conduit. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to close the public hearing for Great Road W.O. #25539792 to install 36 feet of conduit. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated April 14, 2026, for 151 Great Road on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated April 14, 2026, for 151 Great Road on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated April 14, 2026, for 151 Great Road on behalf of NSTAR Electric Company DBA Eversource Energy. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
4. RHSO FY27 Contract Renewal- Kristen Guichard, Director
Approve the FY27 RHSO three year extension renewal contract and authorized the Town Manager to sign on their behalf
Mr. Hanegan moved the Board to approve the FY27 RHSO three year extension renewal contract and authorized the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved the Board to approve the FY27 RHSO three year extension renewal contract and authorized the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
5. Special Ed Reserve Fund Transfer- Cliff Chuang, Superintendent
Approve a request to transfer up to $250,000 from the Special Education Reserve Fund to the School Department operating budget as presented
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board vote to approve a request to transfer up to $250,000 from the Special Education Reserve Fund to the School Department operating budget as presented. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board vote to approve a request to transfer up to $250,000 from the Special Education Reserve Fund to the School Department operating budget as presented. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Parker)
6. Approve FY26 Year End Transfers- Al Rego, Finance Director
Authorize FY26 end-of-year transfers as presented
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board authorize FY26 end-of-year transfers as presented. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board authorize FY26 end-of-year transfers as presented. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Mortenson)
4. As a final option, the patient could send in a letter explaining their hardship details and
Abate the Uncollected Ambulance Revenue from CY 2024 to CY 2026 and recommend that they adopt the Account Balance Write Off and Financial Hardships Request as outlined in the memo dated June 15,...
Mr. Parker moved that the Select Board abate the Uncollected Ambulance Revenue from CY 2024 to CY 2026 and recommend that they adopt the Account Balance Write Off and Financial Hardships Request as outlined in the memo dated June 15, 2026, from Chief James Bailey. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved that the Select Board abate the Uncollected Ambulance Revenue from CY 2024 to CY 2026 and recommend that they adopt the Account Balance Write Off and Financial Hardships Request as outlined in the memo dated June 15, 2026, from Chief James Bailey. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Parker, second: Hanegan)
Adopt the FY2027 Ambulance Rates as outlined in the memo dated June 15, 2026, from Chief James Bailey
Mr. Parker moved that the Select Board adopt the FY2027 Ambulance Rates as outlined in the memo dated June 15, 2026, from Chief James Bailey. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved that the Select Board adopt the FY2027 Ambulance Rates as outlined in the memo dated June 15, 2026, from Chief James Bailey. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Parker, second: Hanegan)
8. DPW
Approve the FY2027 water and sewer rates as listed in the Public Works memo dated June 15, 2026
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the FY2027 water and sewer rates as listed in the Public Works memo dated June 15, 2026. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the FY2027 water and sewer rates as listed in the Public Works memo dated June 15, 2026. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Parker)
Approve the proposed fee increases for permits issued by the Bedford Public Works Department effective July 1, 2026, as shown on the attached chart of fees dated June 11, 2026
Mr. Parker moved that the Select Board approve the proposed fee increases for permits issued by the Bedford Public Works Department effective July 1, 2026, as shown on the attached chart of fees dated June 11, 2026. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved that the Select Board approve the proposed fee increases for permits issued by the Bedford Public Works Department effective July 1, 2026, as shown on the attached chart of fees dated June 11, 2026. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Parker, second: Mortenson)
38 Residential sewer units at $5,000 each $190,000
Approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer I/I fees for 277 Great Road in accordance with the memo from Public Works dated June 8, 2026, with all fees to be paid prior to any issuance of...
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Town approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer I/I fees for 277 Great Road in accordance with the memo from Public Works dated June 8, 2026, with all fees to be paid prior to any issuance of certificates of occupancy. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Town approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer I/I fees for 277 Great Road in accordance with the memo from Public Works dated June 8, 2026, with all fees to be paid prior to any issuance of certificates of occupancy. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Parker)
Approve the contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc in the amount of $296,900 as described in the public works memo dated June 8, 2026 and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to...
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Town approve the contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc in the amount of $296,900 as described in the public works memo dated June 8, 2026 and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Town approve the contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc in the amount of $296,900 as described in the public works memo dated June 8, 2026 and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Mr. Parker seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Parker)
12. Consent
Reappoint Bryan Carr contingent upon resolution of the outstanding oath with the Town Clerk's Office
Mr. Parker moved that the Select Board reappoint Bryan Carr contingent upon resolution of the outstanding oath with the Town Clerk's Office. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved that the Select Board reappoint Bryan Carr contingent upon resolution of the outstanding oath with the Town Clerk's Office. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Parker, second: Malone)
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. Parker 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. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker 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. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Parker, second: Hanegan)
Approve the remaining consent agenda items
Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the remaining consent agenda items. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the remaining consent agenda items. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
15. 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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