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Bedford Former Select Board member

Emily Mitchell

At-large · 6 terms in this record

Emily J. Mitchell

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

25 of 26meetings attended (96%) · whole board 96%
197votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0 of 7split votes where Mitchell was in the minority · whole board 21%
1abstained
6terms in this record

On split votes, Mitchell voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Mitchell 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 25 of 26 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (26)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Jan 21Approve section 59 Clause 40C ½ to be on…Motion: Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board approve section 59 Clause…Passed 4–1 · Mitchell: Yes

January 21, 2025: Approve section 59 Clause 40C ½ to be on the March 2025 ballot

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board approve section 59 Clause 40C ½ to be on the March 2025 ballot. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0, with Mr. Mortenson voting no and stating he felt it was premature.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Brosgol, Hanegan, Malone, MitchellNo: Mortenson

From the minutes

“Mr. Brosgol moved that the Select Board approve section 59 Clause 40C ½ to be on the March 2025 ballot. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-1-0, with Mr. Mortenson voting no and stating he felt it was premature..” (Motion: Brosgol, second: Malone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jan 21Approve the TempMotion: Mr. Mortenson moved to approve the Temp. Sign-Mean Girls 3.1.25-3.15.25. Ms.…Passed 4–0 · Mitchell: Abstained

January 21, 2025: Approve the Temp

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Mr. Mortenson moved to approve the Temp. Sign-Mean Girls 3.1.25-3.15.25. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-1, with Ms. Mitchell abstaining since she submitted the application.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Brosgol, Hanegan, Malone, MortensonAbstained: Mitchell

From the minutes

“Mr. Mortenson moved to approve the Temp. Sign-Mean Girls 3.1.25-3.15.25. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-1, with Ms. Mitchell abstaining since she submitted the application..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Jan 13Open the Verizon Public Hearing WO#4A0X9YQ and waive the…Motion: Ms. Mitchell moved to open the Verizon Public Hearing WO#4A0X9YQ and…Passed 4–0 · Mitchell: Yes

January 13, 2025: Open the Verizon Public Hearing WO#4A0X9YQ and waive the reading of the notice

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Ms. Mitchell moved to open the Verizon Public Hearing WO#4A0X9YQ and waive the reading of the notice. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonDaniel Brosgol arrived at 8:45 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“Ms. Mitchell moved to open the Verizon Public Hearing WO#4A0X9YQ and waive the reading of the notice. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jan 13Close the Verizon Public HearingMotion: Mr. Mortenson moved to close the Verizon Public Hearing. Ms. Malone…Passed 4–0 · Mitchell: Yes

January 13, 2025: Close the Verizon Public Hearing

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Mr. Mortenson moved to close the Verizon Public Hearing. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonDaniel Brosgol arrived at 8:45 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Mortenson moved to close the Verizon Public Hearing. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jan 13Approve the petition W.O.# 4A0X9YQ to construct the utility…Motion: Mr. Mortenson move that the Town approve the petition W.O.# 4A0X9YQ…Passed 4–0 · Mitchell: Yes

January 13, 2025: Approve the petition W.O.# 4A0X9YQ to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated December 19, 2024, for Great Road on behalf of Verizon New…

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

Mr. Mortenson move that the Town approve the petition W.O.# 4A0X9YQ to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated December 19, 2024, for Great Road on behalf of Verizon New England, INC. Ms. Mitchell seconded. January 13, 2025 Select Board Minutes The motion passed 4-0-0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonDaniel Brosgol arrived at 8:45 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Mortenson move that the Town approve the petition W.O.# 4A0X9YQ to construct the utility as described and shown on the Order and Plans, dated December 19, 2024, for Great Road on behalf of Verizon New England, INC. Ms. Mitchell seconded. January 13, 2025 Select Board Minutes The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jan 13Open the Salary Bylaw Wage & Classification ScheduleMotion: Ms. Mitchell moved to open the Salary Bylaw Wage & Classification…Passed 4–0 · Mitchell: Yes

January 13, 2025: Open the Salary Bylaw Wage & Classification Schedule

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Ms. Mitchell moved to open the Salary Bylaw Wage & Classification Schedule. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonDaniel Brosgol arrived at 8:45 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“Ms. Mitchell moved to open the Salary Bylaw Wage & Classification Schedule. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jan 13Continue the Salary Bylaw Wage & Classification ScheduleMotion: Mr. Mortenson moved to Continue the Salary Bylaw Wage & Classification…Passed 4–0 · Mitchell: Yes

January 13, 2025: Continue the Salary Bylaw Wage & Classification Schedule

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Mr. Mortenson moved to Continue the Salary Bylaw Wage & Classification Schedule. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonDaniel Brosgol arrived at 8:45 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Mortenson moved to Continue the Salary Bylaw Wage & Classification Schedule. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jan 13Approve the contract for Green International Affiliates of Tewksbury,…Motion: Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the contract for…Passed 4–0 · Mitchell: Yes

January 13, 2025: Approve the contract for Green International Affiliates of Tewksbury, Massachusetts for a sum not to exceed $261,354 as described in the Public Works memo dated January 8, 2025, and further…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the contract for Green International Affiliates of Tewksbury, Massachusetts for a sum not to exceed $261,354 as described in the Public Works memo dated January 8, 2025, and further to authorize and direct the Town Manager to take all actions required to implement the vote on this motion. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonDaniel Brosgol arrived at 8:45 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the contract for Green International Affiliates of Tewksbury, Massachusetts for a sum not to exceed $261,354 as described in the Public Works memo dated January 8, 2025, and further to authorize and direct the Town Manager to take all actions required to implement the vote on this motion. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jan 13Submit to the Finance Committee the budget that was…Motion: Mr. Mortenson moved to submit to the Finance Committee the budget…Passed 4–0 · Mitchell: Yes

January 13, 2025: Submit to the Finance Committee the budget that was submitted 1/09/25

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Mr. Mortenson moved to submit to the Finance Committee the budget that was submitted 1/09/25. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonDaniel Brosgol arrived at 8:45 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Mortenson moved to submit to the Finance Committee the budget that was submitted 1/09/25. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Nov 25Establish a residential factor that creates a 175% allocation…Motion: Mr. Mortenson moved to establish a residential factor that creates a…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Mitchell: Yes

November 25, 2024: Establish a residential factor that creates a 175% allocation of the tax burden from the Residential property classes to the Commercial/Industrial/Personal Property classes

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Mr. Mortenson moved to establish a residential factor that creates a 175% allocation of the tax burden from the Residential property classes to the Commercial/Industrial/Personal Property classes. Ms. Malone seconded. Roll Call Vote: Paul Mortenson-Aye, Emily Mitchell, Aye, Bopha Malone-Aye, Daniel Brosgol, Shawn Hanegan-Aye 5-0-0

Voted: Yes

The roll call reads “Daniel Brosgol, Shawn Hanegan-Aye”, with no vote word after Mr. Brosgol’s name; the count (5-0-0) matches the five members present, so all five are shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“Mr. Mortenson moved to establish a residential factor that creates a 175% allocation of the tax burden from the Residential property classes to the Commercial/Industrial/Personal Property classes. Ms. Malone seconded. Roll Call Vote: Paul Mortenson-Aye, Emily Mitchell, Aye, Bopha Malone-Aye, Daniel Brosgol, Shawn Hanegan-Aye 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Malone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (183)

    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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