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August 10, 2026
16 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Daniel Brosgol, who is counted absent.
Present: Shawn Hanegan, Bopha Malone, Paul Mortenson, Terrence Parker
Absent: Daniel Brosgol
Every vote, in order
1. Public Hearing - National Grid - Grant of Location Request
Open the public hearing for 2 Short Street & Pine Street WO#1642546/1642547 to install 250 feet of 2 -inch Plastic main
Mr. Hanegan moved to open the public hearing for 2 Short Street & Pine Street WO#1642546/1642547 to install 250 feet of 2 -inch Plastic main. Ms. Malone seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to open the public hearing for 2 Short Street & Pine Street WO#1642546/1642547 to install 250 feet of 2 -inch Plastic main. Ms. Malone seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Close the public hearing for 2 Short Street & Pine Street WO#1642546/1642547 to install 250 feet of 2 -inch Plastic main Ms. Malone seconded
Mr. Hanegan moved to close the public hearing for 2 Short Street & Pine Street WO#1642546/1642547 to install 250 feet of 2 -inch Plastic main Ms. Malone seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to close the public hearing for 2 Short Street & Pine Street WO#1642546/1642547 to install 250 feet of 2 -inch Plastic main Ms. Malone seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated June 8, 2026, for 2 Short Street on behalf of National Grid
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Town approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated June 8, 2026, for 2 Short Street on behalf of National Grid. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Town approve the petition to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated June 8, 2026, for 2 Short Street on behalf of National Grid. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
2. Town Hall stair and ramp replacement contract- Ron Scaltreto, Facilities Director
Approve the Bedford Town Hall New ADA Entrance contract with New England Builders & Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $404,800 from the funding approved by 2025 Annual Town Meeting and the 2027...
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the Bedford Town Hall New ADA Entrance contract with New England Builders & Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $404,800 from the funding approved by 2025 Annual Town Meeting and the 2027 Facilities Operating Budget. Furthermore, I move that the Select Board authorize Town Manager, Matthew J. Hanson, to sign the contract on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the Bedford Town Hall New ADA Entrance contract with New England Builders & Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $404,800 from the funding approved by 2025 Annual Town Meeting and the 2027 Facilities Operating Budget. Furthermore, I move that the Select Board authorize Town Manager, Matthew J. Hanson, to sign the contract on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
2. Board and Committee Interview
Appoint Lawren Bercaw to the Council on Aging Board 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. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint Lawren Bercaw to the Council on Aging Board 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. Hanegan seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint Lawren Bercaw to the Council on Aging Board 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. Hanegan seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
Appoint Nancy Kleinrock 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 Nancy Kleinrock 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. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, nay; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 3-1-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Mortenson, ParkerNo: Malone
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint Nancy Kleinrock 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. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, nay; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 3-1-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
3. Cultural District - Request for installation of Art Walk along NGRT - Eric Salerno, Housing
Approves the placemaking art infrastructure along the Narrow Gauge Rail Trail as described
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Board approves the placemaking art infrastructure along the Narrow Gauge Rail Trail as described. Ms. Malone seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Board approves the placemaking art infrastructure along the Narrow Gauge Rail Trail as described. Ms. Malone seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
3. Committee Discussions
Dissolve the Bedford Housing Partnership with the understanding that the responsibilities of the partnership have been combined with the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust and members have been...
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board dissolve the Bedford Housing Partnership with the understanding that the responsibilities of the partnership have been combined with the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust and members have been given the chance to express their interest in continuing their service. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board dissolve the Bedford Housing Partnership with the understanding that the responsibilities of the partnership have been combined with the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust and members have been given the chance to express their interest in continuing their service. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
Appoint Chris Gittins and Ellis Kriesberg to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Chris Gittins and Ellis Kriesberg to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust. Mr. Mortenson seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Chris Gittins and Ellis Kriesberg to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust. Mr. Mortenson seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
Approve the removal of the "ad hoc" designation from the Trails Committee and further that the Board will stagger three-year terms during the FY28 reappointment process
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board approve the removal of the "ad hoc" designation from the Trails Committee and further that the Board will stagger three-year terms during the FY28 reappointment process. Ms. Malone seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Board approve the removal of the "ad hoc" designation from the Trails Committee and further that the Board will stagger three-year terms during the FY28 reappointment process. Ms. Malone seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
4. DPW
Table the revised tree policy regulation discussion to a future Select Board meeting
Mr. Mortenson motioned to table the revised tree policy regulation discussion to a future Select Board meeting. Ms. Malone seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson motioned to table the revised tree policy regulation discussion to a future Select Board meeting. Ms. Malone seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
Approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $125,000 as described in the public works memo dated July 14, 2026, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on...
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $125,000 as described in the public works memo dated July 14, 2026, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Ms. Malone seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $125,000 as described in the public works memo dated July 14, 2026, and that the Select Board authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Ms. Malone seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Accept the easement as shown on the attached plan dated July 6, 2026, and described in the easement description dated August 4, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf
Ms. Malone moved that the Board accept the easement as shown on the attached plan dated July 6, 2026, and described in the easement description dated August 4, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Board accept the easement as shown on the attached plan dated July 6, 2026, and described in the easement description dated August 4, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on its behalf. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Hanegan)
Table the proposed change to Hemlock Lane
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Board table the proposed change to Hemlock Lane. Ms. Malone seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, nay. The motion passed 3-1-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, MortensonNo: Parker
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Board table the proposed change to Hemlock Lane. Ms. Malone seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, nay. The motion passed 3-1-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
6. Consent
Approve the consent agenda items with amendments to the dates of early voting
Ms. Malone moved to approve the consent agenda items with amendments to the dates of early voting. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved to approve the consent agenda items with amendments to the dates of early voting. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Hanegan)
9. Adjournment
Adjourn
Mr. Mortenson moved to adjourn. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved to adjourn. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (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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