MassVoter.com← Bedford Select BoardBedford Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
August 31, 2026
8 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
During the meeting:
- Bopha Malone took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
2. FY27 Police Vehicle Replacements
Approve the purchase of one (1) Ford Police Interceptor AWD SUV with equipment to Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Camelot Drive, Plymouth, MA 02360 at the net bid price of $41,602.40 and authorize...
Mr. Hanegan moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) Ford Police Interceptor AWD SUV with equipment to Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Camelot Drive, Plymouth, MA 02360 at the net bid price of $41,602.40 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Mr. Parker seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) Ford Police Interceptor AWD SUV with equipment to Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Camelot Drive, Plymouth, MA 02360 at the net bid price of $41,602.40 and authorize the Town Manager to sign on their behalf. Mr. Parker seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Parker)
Approve the purchase of one (1) Ford Pill Interceptor AWD SUV with equipment to Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Camelot Drive, Plymouth, MA 02360 at the net bid price of $42,102.40 and authorize the...
Mr. Hanegan moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) Ford Pill Interceptor AWD SUV with equipment to Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Camelot Drive, Plymouth, MA 02360 at the net bid price of $42,102.40 and 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; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved the Board vote to approve the purchase of one (1) Ford Pill Interceptor AWD SUV with equipment to Colonial Municipal Group, 61 Camelot Drive, Plymouth, MA 02360 at the net bid price of $42,102.40 and 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; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
3. Board and Committee Interview
Appoint Moriah Tumbleson - Shaw to the Cultural Council 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 Moriah Tumbleson - Shaw to the Cultural Council 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; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved that the Select Board appoint Moriah Tumbleson - Shaw to the Cultural Council 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; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Parker, second: Hanegan)
Appoint Mark Rubin to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a Full Member 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 Mark Rubin to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a Full Member 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; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Parker moved that the Select Board appoint Mark Rubin to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a Full Member 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; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Parker, second: Hanegan)
4. Finance Department - Al Rego, Finance Director
Approve the extension of Tax Levy Special Articles totaling $233,508.10 as presented in the memo dated August 12, 2026, prepared by the Finance Director/Town Accountant
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approve the extension of Tax Levy Special Articles totaling $233,508.10 as presented in the memo dated August 12, 2026, prepared by the Finance Director/Town Accountant. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board approve the extension of Tax Levy Special Articles totaling $233,508.10 as presented in the memo dated August 12, 2026, prepared by the Finance Director/Town Accountant. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
5. Discuss Route 62 Ghost Bike placement
Authorize the continued temporary placement of the Concord Road ghost bike memorial at a location visible from the road but set back an acceptable distance from the entrance to the crosswalk, with...
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board authorize the continued temporary placement of the Concord Road ghost bike memorial at a location visible from the road but set back an acceptable distance from the entrance to the crosswalk, with the precise location to be determined by the Town Manager in consultation with the Police Department and Department of Public Works; and further authorize the Town Manager to work with interested stakeholders regarding options for a potential longer-term memorial and appropriate location. Ms. Malone seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board authorize the continued temporary placement of the Concord Road ghost bike memorial at a location visible from the road but set back an acceptable distance from the entrance to the crosswalk, with the precise location to be determined by the Town Manager in consultation with the Police Department and Department of Public Works; and further authorize the Town Manager to work with interested stakeholders regarding options for a potential longer-term memorial and appropriate location. Ms. Malone seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)
8. Consent
Approve the consent agenda
Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Mortenson seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Mortenson seconded. Select Board members were polled individually. Mr. Hanegan, aye; Mr. Mortenson, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Parker, aye; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mortenson)
11. 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; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
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; Mr. Brosgol, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (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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