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Margot Fleischman
At-large · 5 terms in this record
Margot R. Fleischman
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Fleischman 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 23 of 26 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed
- Jan 22, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 7, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 10, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (26)
- Mar 1, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 26, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 29, 2024 · Regular: Present (Margot Fleischman took part remotely.)
- Jan 22, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 16, 2024 · Regular: Present (Margot Fleischman took part remotely.)
- Jan 8, 2024 · Regular: Present (Margot Fleischman took part remotely.)
- Dec 4, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 10, 2023 · Regular: Present (Margot Fleischman took part remotely.; Margot Fleischman arrived after the meeting began (8:03 p.m.).)
- Sep 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 7, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 10, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 22, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
Jan 22Approve consent agendaMotion: Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve consent agenda. Ms.…Passed 3–0 · Fleischman: Not recorded
January 22, 2024: Approve consent agenda
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve consent agenda. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 3-0-1, with Ms. Mitchell abstaining because she submitted the temporary sign application on behalf of the BHS Musical.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, MortensonAbstained: Mitchell
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board approve consent agenda. Ms. Malone seconded. The motion passed 3-0-1, with Ms. Mitchell abstaining because she submitted the temporary sign application on behalf of the BHS Musical..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Malone)
Jan 16Approve the consent agendaMotion: Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Hanegan seconded.…Passed 4–1 · Fleischman: Yes
January 16, 2024: Approve the consent agenda
Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fleischman-Aye, Mr. Mortenson-Nay, Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Ms. Mitchell-Aye, Ms. Malone-Aye. The motion passed 4-1-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Fleischman, Hanegan, Malone, MitchellNo: Mortenson
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Hanegan seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Fleischman-Aye, Mr. Mortenson-Nay, Mr. Hanegan-Aye, Ms. Mitchell-Aye, Ms. Malone-Aye. The motion passed 4-1-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
Oct 10Approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the…Motion: Ms. Mitchell move that the Town approve the contract with Woodard…Passed 4–0 · Fleischman: Not recorded
October 10, 2023: Approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $90,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated September 27, 2023
Ms. Mitchell move that the Town approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $90,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated September 27, 2023. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonMargot Fleischman arrived at 8:03 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell move that the Town approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $90,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated September 27, 2023. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
Oct 10Approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the…Motion: Mr. Mortenson move that the Town approve the contract with Woodard…Passed 4–0 · Fleischman: Not recorded
October 10, 2023: Approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $125,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated October 3, 2023
Mr. Mortenson move that the Town approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $125,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated October 3, 2023. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonMargot Fleischman arrived at 8:03 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson move that the Town approve the contract with Woodard & Curran in the amount of $125,000 as described in the Public Works memo dated October 3, 2023. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
Oct 10Appoint Ray Gilmartin to the Trails Committee with a…Motion: Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Ray Gilmartin to…Passed 4–0 · Fleischman: Not recorded
October 10, 2023: Appoint Ray Gilmartin to the Trails Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Ray Gilmartin to the Trails Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonMargot Fleischman arrived at 8:03 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hanegan moved that the Select Board appoint Ray Gilmartin to the Trails Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Hanegan, second: Mitchell)
Oct 10Appoint Mason Benam to the Bicycle Advisory Committee with…Motion: Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint Mason Benam to…Passed 4–0 · Fleischman: Not recorded
October 10, 2023: Appoint Mason Benam to the Bicycle Advisory Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select…
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint Mason Benam to the Bicycle Advisory Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonMargot Fleischman arrived at 8:03 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint Mason Benam to the Bicycle Advisory Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2026, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Mitchell)
Oct 10Appoint Wayne Springer to the Bedford Tricentennial Committee with…Motion: Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board appoint Wayne Springer to…Passed 4–0 · Fleischman: Not recorded
October 10, 2023: Appoint Wayne Springer to the Bedford Tricentennial Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select…
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board appoint Wayne Springer to the Bedford Tricentennial Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonMargot Fleischman arrived at 8:03 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board appoint Wayne Springer to the Bedford Tricentennial Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2024, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Hanegan)
Oct 10Appoint Kim Lovy to the Bedford Municipal Affordable Housing…Motion: Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint Kim Lovy to…Passed 4–0 · Fleischman: Not recorded
October 10, 2023: Appoint Kim Lovy to the Bedford Municipal Affordable Housing Trust with a term to expire June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of…
Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint Kim Lovy to the Bedford Municipal Affordable Housing Trust with a term to expire June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonMargot Fleischman arrived at 8:03 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mortenson moved that the Select Board appoint Kim Lovy to the Bedford Municipal Affordable Housing Trust with a term to expire June 30, 2025, and authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter on behalf of the Select Board. Mr. Hanegan seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mortenson, second: Hanegan)
Oct 10Disband the Town Manager Screening Committee, effective immediatelyMotion: Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board disband the Town Manager…Passed 4–0 · Fleischman: Not recorded
October 10, 2023: Disband the Town Manager Screening Committee, effective immediately
Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board disband the Town Manager Screening Committee, effective immediately. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Hanegan, Malone, Mitchell, MortensonMargot Fleischman arrived at 8:03 p.m., after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved that the Select Board disband the Town Manager Screening Committee, effective immediately. Mr. Mortenson seconded. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Mortenson)
Oct 10Endorse the amended plan as presented, noting the transcription…Motion: Ms. Fleischman moved to endorse the amended plan as presented, noting…Passed 3–0 · Fleischman: Yes
October 10, 2023: Endorse the amended plan as presented, noting the transcription error that Mr. DeVellis mentioned, with the condition that the DHCD approves the deed restriction of 55+ plus and the east…
Ms. Fleischman moved to endorse the amended plan as presented, noting the transcription error that Mr. DeVellis mentioned, with the condition that the DHCD approves the deed restriction of 55+ plus and the east parcel. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 3-0-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Fleischman, Hanegan, MitchellBopha Malone had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting. Paul Mortenson had left the meeting before this vote and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Fleischman moved to endorse the amended plan as presented, noting the transcription error that Mr. DeVellis mentioned, with the condition that the DHCD approves the deed restriction of 55+ plus and the east parcel. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The motion passed 3-0-0..” (Motion: Fleischman, second: Mitchell)
Votes with no disagreement (194)
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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