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Bopha Malone
At-large · 7 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
On split votes, Malone voted the same way as…
- Emily Mitchell67% (4 of 6)
- Margot Fleischman50% (3 of 6)
- William Moonan50% (3 of 6)
- Edward Pierce50% (3 of 6)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Malone as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 31 of 31 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (31)
- Mar 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 26, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 17, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 3, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 20, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 17, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 29, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 25, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
Feb 22Authorize the wording in the Charter Amendment and the…Motion: Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board authorize the wording in…Failed 2–3 · Malone: No
February 22, 2021: Authorize the wording in the Charter Amendment and the Bylaw Amendment with language to change the Elected Assessors to Appointed Assessors to go into the warrant
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board authorize the wording in the Charter Amendment and the Bylaw Amendment with language to change the Elected Assessors to Appointed Assessors to go into the warrant. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman nay; Ms. Mitchell nay; Ms. Malone nay; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion failed 2-3-0.
Voted: No
Yes: Moonan, PierceNo: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board authorize the wording in the Charter Amendment and the Bylaw Amendment with language to change the Elected Assessors to Appointed Assessors to go into the warrant. Ms. Fleischman seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman nay; Ms. Mitchell nay; Ms. Malone nay; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion failed 2-3-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Fleischman)
Feb 8Approve the FY22 Police dues in the amount of…Motion: Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the FY22 Police…Passed 4–0 · Malone: Yes
February 8, 2021: Approve the FY22 Police dues in the amount of $8,000
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the FY22 Police dues in the amount of $8,000. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman abstain; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Malone, Mitchell, Moonan, PierceAbstained: Fleischman
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the FY22 Police dues in the amount of $8,000. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman abstain; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-1..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Moonan)
Dec 7Approve the lease between the Town of Bedford and…Motion: Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board approve the lease between…Passed 4–0 · Malone: Yes
December 7, 2020: Approve the lease between the Town of Bedford and Bedford Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball at 80 Loomis Street, from January 1, 2021 until December 31, 2022
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board approve the lease between the Town of Bedford and Bedford Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball at 80 Loomis Street, from January 1, 2021 until December 31, 2022. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell abstained; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Moonan, PierceAbstained: Mitchell
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board approve the lease between the Town of Bedford and Bedford Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball at 80 Loomis Street, from January 1, 2021 until December 31, 2022. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell abstained; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-1..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Malone)
Nov 23Ms. Stanton send the proposed letter MBTA Service Reduction…Motion: Ms. Mitchell moved that Ms. Stanton send the proposed letter MBTA…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Malone: Yes
November 23, 2020: Ms. Stanton send the proposed letter MBTA Service Reduction as drafted with edits from Mr. Moonan to the MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak
Ms. Mitchell moved that Ms. Stanton send the proposed letter MBTA Service Reduction as drafted with edits from Mr. Moonan to the MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak . Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0 .
Voted: Yes
The minutes name Emily Mitchell as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that Ms. Stanton send the proposed letter MBTA Service Reduction as drafted with edits from Mr. Moonan to the MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak . Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0 ..” (Motion: Mitchell)
Nov 9The above candidates be reappointed for one-year terms ending…Motion: Mr. Fleischman moved that the above candidates be reappointed for one-year…Passed 4–0 · Malone: Yes
November 9, 2020: The above candidates be reappointed for one-year terms ending June 30, 2021
Mr. Fleischman moved that the above candidates be reappointed for one-year terms ending June 30, 2021. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-1. Mr. Moonan abstained.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, PierceAbstained: Moonan
From the minutes
“Mr. Fleischman moved that the above candidates be reappointed for one-year terms ending June 30, 2021. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-1. Mr. Moonan abstained..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Malone)
Oct 26Approve the contract amendment between the Town and Tighe…Motion: Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board approve the contract amendment…Passed 4–0 · Malone: Yes
October 26, 2020: Approve the contract amendment between the Town and Tighe & Bond, Inc., for Permit Years 3 and 4 for EPA Stormwater Permit and Compliance, for a contract fee of $111,150,…
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board approve the contract amendment between the Town and Tighe & Bond, Inc., for Permit Years 3 and 4 for EPA Stormwater Permit and Compliance, for a contract fee of $111,150, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. Mr. Moonan recused himself because a family member is an employee of Tighe & Bond. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-1. Mr. Moonan abstained.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, PierceWilliam Moonan recused himself (a family member works for Tighe & Bond); the roll call lists the other four as aye and the minutes write the count as 4-0-1, adding “Mr. Moonan abstained.” He is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board approve the contract amendment between the Town and Tighe & Bond, Inc., for Permit Years 3 and 4 for EPA Stormwater Permit and Compliance, for a contract fee of $111,150, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. Mr. Moonan recused himself because a family member is an employee of Tighe & Bond. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-1. Mr. Moonan abstained..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mitchell)
Oct 26James Shea not be reappointed to the Community Media…Motion: Ms. Mitchell moved that James Shea not be reappointed to the…Passed 4–1 · Malone: Yes
October 26, 2020: James Shea not be reappointed to the Community Media Committee
Ms. Mitchell moved that James Shea not be reappointed to the Community Media Committee. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce nay. The motion passed 4-1-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, MoonanNo: Pierce
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that James Shea not be reappointed to the Community Media Committee. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce nay. The motion passed 4-1-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Moonan)
Oct 26Mr. Moonan be reappointed to the HDC for a…Motion: Ms. Fleischman moved that Mr. Moonan be reappointed to the HDC…Passed 3–2 · Malone: No
October 26, 2020: Mr. Moonan be reappointed to the HDC for a term of 3 years ending in 2023
Ms. Fleischman moved that Mr. Moonan be reappointed to the HDC for a term of 3 years ending in 2023. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell nay; Ms. Malone nay; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 3-2-0.
Voted: No
Yes: Fleischman, Moonan, PierceNo: Malone, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that Mr. Moonan be reappointed to the HDC for a term of 3 years ending in 2023. Mr. Moonan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell nay; Ms. Malone nay; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 3-2-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Moonan)
Oct 13Approve the application for Wine and Malt Package Store…Motion: Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the application for…Passed 4–1 · Malone: Yes
October 13, 2020: Approve the application for Wine and Malt Package Store License at 349 Great Road, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the application for Wine and Malt Package Store License at 349 Great Road, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Mr. Moonan nay. The motion passed 4-1-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, PierceNo: Moonan
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board approve the application for Wine and Malt Package Store License at 349 Great Road, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Mr. Moonan nay. The motion passed 4-1-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
Jun 24Indefinitely postpone the Floor Scrubber Replacement in the amount…Motion: Mr. Moonan moved to indefinitely postpone the Floor Scrubber Replacement in…Passed 3–2 · Malone: Yes
June 24, 2020: Indefinitely postpone the Floor Scrubber Replacement in the amount of $15,960.00
Mr. Moonan moved to indefinitely postpone the Floor Scrubber Replacement in the amount of $15,960.00. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman nay; Ms. Mitchell nay, Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 3-2-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Malone, Moonan, PierceNo: Fleischman, Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Moonan moved to indefinitely postpone the Floor Scrubber Replacement in the amount of $15,960.00. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman nay; Ms. Mitchell nay, Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 3-2-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Malone)
Votes with no disagreement (164)
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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