MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
July 6, 2026
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Terrence Parker, who is counted absent.
Present: Daniel Brosgol, Shawn Hanegan, Bopha Malone, Paul Mortenson
Absent: Terrence Parker
Every vote, in order
2. Board & Committee Interview
Appoint Susan Grieb to the Council on Aging Board for a term ending June 30, 2028, and authorize the Town Manager to sign letters on behalf of the Select Board to this effect
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint Susan Grieb to the Council on Aging Board for a term ending June 30, 2028, and authorize the Town Manager to sign letters on behalf of the Select Board to this effect. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint Susan Grieb to the Council on Aging Board for a term ending June 30, 2028, and authorize the Town Manager to sign letters on behalf of the Select Board to this effect. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
3. Ratify Building Commissioner Appointment- Joseph Ready
Ratifies the appointment of Joseph Ready to the position of Code Enforcement Director/Inspector of Buildings as described
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board ratifies the appointment of Joseph Ready to the position of Code Enforcement Director/Inspector of Buildings as described. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board ratifies the appointment of Joseph Ready to the position of Code Enforcement Director/Inspector of Buildings as described. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
4. Recreation Contract - Josh Smith, Recreation Director
Approve the contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc for the Springs Road Alethic Field Design in the amount of $108,500 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc for the Springs Road Alethic Field Design in the amount of $108,500 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc for the Springs Road Alethic Field Design in the amount of $108,500 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Hanegan)
6. DPW Items
Approve the contract amendment with Weston and Sampson in the amount of $78,800 as described in the Public Works memo dated July 1, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approve the contract amendment with Weston and Sampson in the amount of $78,800 as described in the Public Works memo dated July 1, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approve the contract amendment with Weston and Sampson in the amount of $78,800 as described in the Public Works memo dated July 1, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
Approve the contract with Woodard and Curran in the amount of $152,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated July 1, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the contract with Woodard and Curran in the amount of $152,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated July 1, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the contract with Woodard and Curran in the amount of $152,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated July 1, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
11. Consent
Authorize the continuation of the current public building hours for Town Hall, Town Center, and applicable administrative offices, with continued monitoring of resident feedback and service...
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board authorize the continuation of the current public building hours for Town Hall, Town Center, and applicable administrative offices, with continued monitoring of resident feedback and service delivery as needed. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board authorize the continuation of the current public building hours for Town Hall, Town Center, and applicable administrative offices, with continued monitoring of resident feedback and service delivery as needed. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Approve the Special Ed Reserve Fund policy as amended
Ms. Malone moved to approve the Special Ed Reserve Fund policy as amended. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved to approve the Special Ed Reserve Fund policy as amended. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Mortenson)
Reappoint the indicated board and committee members for terms as described, absent Molly Haskell for further consideration, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on...
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint the indicated board and committee members for terms as described, absent Molly Haskell for further consideration, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board reappoint the indicated board and committee members for terms as described, absent Molly Haskell for further consideration, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the reappointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
Approve the remaining consent agenda items
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Board approve the remaining consent agenda items. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Board approve the remaining consent agenda items. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
14. Adjournment
Adjourn
Mr. Mortenson moved to adjourn. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Daniel Brosgol, Shawn Hanegan, Bopha Malone and Paul Mortenson). Showing the count only.
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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