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Edward Pierce
At-large · 4 terms in this record
Edward M. Pierce; Ed Pierce
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Pierce voted the same way as…
- Shawn Hanegan50% (3 of 6)
- Bopha Malone50% (3 of 6)
- Margot Fleischman40% (2 of 5)
- Emily Mitchell33% (2 of 6)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Pierce 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 2022–2023 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (31)
- Feb 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 30, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 23, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Feb 27Approve the removal of the public works shade tree…Motion: Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town approve the removal of the…Passed 3–1 · Pierce: No
February 27, 2023: Approve the removal of the public works shade tree at 50-52 Summer Street in accordance with the conditions described in the Public Works memo dated February 17, 2023
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town approve the removal of the public works shade tree at 50-52 Summer Street in accordance with the conditions described in the Public Works memo dated February 17, 2023. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 3-1-0, with Mr. Pierce voting nay.
Voted: No
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, MitchellNo: Pierce
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town approve the removal of the public works shade tree at 50-52 Summer Street in accordance with the conditions described in the Public Works memo dated February 17, 2023. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 3-1-0, with Mr. Pierce voting nay..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Feb 13Appoint all six applicantsMotion: Mr. Pierce moved to appoint all six applicants. Ms. Malone seconded.…Passed 4–1 · Pierce: Yes
February 13, 2023: Appoint all six applicants
Mr. Pierce moved to appoint all six applicants. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0, with Ms. Mitchell opposed.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Fleischman, Hanegan, Malone, PierceNo: Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved to appoint all six applicants. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0, with Ms. Mitchell opposed..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Malone)
Jan 30Recommend approval of Article 23Motion: Mr. Hanegan moved to recommend approval of Article 23. Ms. Malone…Passed 4–1 · Pierce: No
January 30, 2023: Recommend approval of Article 23
Mr. Hanegan moved to recommend approval of Article 23. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0; Mr. Pierce opposed.
Voted: No
Yes: Fleischman, Hanegan, Malone, MitchellNo: Pierce
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved to recommend approval of Article 23. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0; Mr. Pierce opposed..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Jan 17Approve the attached Right of Entry between Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical…Motion: Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town approve the attached Right of…Passed 4–0 · Pierce: Yes
January 17, 2023: Approve the attached Right of Entry between Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. and the Town of Bedford, as described in the Public Works memo dated January 9, 2023
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town approve the attached Right of Entry between Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. and the Town of Bedford, as described in the Public Works memo dated January 9, 2023. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 4-0-1. Ms. Fleischman recused herself from voting on Ultragenyx, due to a family member's employment there.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, PierceThe minutes say Margot Fleischman stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The count (4-0-1) lists the recusal as the third number; the other 4 members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Town approve the attached Right of Entry between Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. and the Town of Bedford, as described in the Public Works memo dated January 9, 2023. Mr. Pierce seconded. The motion passed 4-0-1. Ms. Fleischman recused herself from voting on Ultragenyx, due to a family member's employment there..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
Jan 9Approve Amendment 5 to the Professional Services Agreement, dated…Motion: Mr. Pierce moved that the Board approve Amendment 5 to the…Passed 4–0 · Pierce: Yes
January 9, 2023: Approve Amendment 5 to the Professional Services Agreement, dated November 16, 2022 between VHB and the Town of Bedford for the Minuteman Bikeway Extension Project
Mr. Pierce moved that the Board approve Amendment 5 to the Professional Services Agreement, dated November 16, 2022 between VHB and the Town of Bedford for the Minuteman Bikeway Extension Project. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Fleischman, Hanegan, Mitchell, PierceBopha Malone arrived at 7:04 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Pierce moved that the Board approve Amendment 5 to the Professional Services Agreement, dated November 16, 2022 between VHB and the Town of Bedford for the Minuteman Bikeway Extension Project. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Pierce, second: Hanegan)
Dec 5Appoint Sue Swanson to the Taxation Aid Committee for…Motion: Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board appoint Sue Swanson to…Passed 4–1 · Pierce: Yes
December 5, 2022: Appoint Sue Swanson to the Taxation Aid Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select…
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board appoint Sue Swanson to the Taxation Aid Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0. Mr. Hanegan opposed.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, PierceNo: Hanegan
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board appoint Sue Swanson to the Taxation Aid Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0. Mr. Hanegan opposed..” (Motion: Malone, second: Mitchell)
Sep 12Submit a letter of support for the Zoning Board…Motion: Ms. Fleischman reported on the Zoning Board of Appeals and requested…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Pierce: Yes
September 12, 2022: Submit a letter of support for the Zoning Board of Appeals LIP at 330 South Road
Ms. Fleischman reported on the Zoning Board of Appeals and requested that the Select Board should submit a letter of support regarding the Zoning Board of Appeals LIP at 330 South Road. Ms. Fleischman moved. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
Voted: Yes
The minutes say Ms. Fleischman asked that the Select Board submit a letter of support for the ZBA LIP at 330 South Road, then “Ms. Fleischman moved. Mr. Hanegan seconded.” without writing out the motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman reported on the Zoning Board of Appeals and requested that the Select Board should submit a letter of support regarding the Zoning Board of Appeals LIP at 330 South Road. Ms. Fleischman moved. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Hanegan)
Aug 8Approve the change of ownership interest as outlined in…Motion: Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the change of…Passed 5–0 · Pierce: Not recorded
August 8, 2022: Approve the change of ownership interest as outlined in the application of Red Heat Tavern of Bedford, LLC at 152 The Great Road, and authorize the Town Manager to sign…
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the change of ownership interest as outlined in the application of Red Heat Tavern of Bedford, LLC at 152 The Great Road, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Pierce seconded. A roll call vote was taken: Ms. Fleischman, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Ms. Mitchell, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
The roll call names Bopha Malone twice and does not name Edward Pierce (who seconded); the count is 5-0-0. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the change of ownership interest as outlined in the application of Red Heat Tavern of Bedford, LLC at 152 The Great Road, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Pierce seconded. A roll call vote was taken: Ms. Fleischman, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Mr. Hanegan, aye; Ms. Malone, aye; Ms. Mitchell, aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Pierce)
May 9Appoint Stephanie Keep (term ending June 30, 2023) and…Motion: Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Stephanie Keep to…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Pierce: Yes
May 9, 2022: Appoint Stephanie Keep (term ending June 30, 2023) and Alethea Yates (term ending June 30, 2025) to the Historic Preservation Commission
Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Stephanie Keep to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2023, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Alethea Yates to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0.
Voted: Yes
The minutes write two motions by Ms. Fleischman (Stephanie Keep, then Alethea Yates) followed by one second (Mr. Pierce) and one roll call; shown as one vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Stephanie Keep to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2023, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Fleischman moved that the Select Board appoint Alethea Yates to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Pierce)
May 9Appoint Karl Winkler to the Zoning Board of Appeals…Motion: Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Karl Winkler to…Passed 4–1 · Pierce: Yes
May 9, 2022: Appoint Karl Winkler to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an associate member, for a term ending June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter…
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Karl Winkler to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an associate member, for a term ending June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman nay; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-1-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, PierceNo: Fleischman
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Karl Winkler to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an associate member, for a term ending June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman nay; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Hanegan aye; Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-1-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Pierce)
Votes with no disagreement (207)
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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