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William S. Moonan; Bill Moonan
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At the start of 33 of 33 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
Missed none.
February 14, 2022: Determine that advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for the Town's acquisition of the Property will not benefit the governmental body's interest due to the unique qualities of the Property,...
Ms. Mitchell moved to determine that advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for the Town's acquisition of the Property will not benefit the governmental body's interest due to the unique qualities of the Property, including the uniquely situated location of the Property. Specifically, the Property (i) consists of a single parcel of land of approximately 60,000+ square feet that has a structure which is not occupied for residential purposes, (ii) provides dispersal through the main roads of Route 62 East and West, Route 4 East and West and Route 225 East and West, which minimizes impact to the neighborhoods and allows for a safer travel for emergency apparatus, and (iii) does not extend the response time more than 1 minute from baseline to any section of populated town. As such, the Property meets the lot size and emergency response time requirements for the location of a fire station. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 4-0-0. Mr. Moonan recused himself from this agenda item.
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, PierceThe minutes say William Moonan stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
“Ms. Mitchell moved to determine that advertising under General Laws Chapter 30B for the Town's acquisition of the Property will not benefit the governmental body's interest due to the unique qualities of the Property, including the uniquely situated location of the Property. Specifically, the Property (i) consists of a single parcel of land of approximately 60,000+ square feet that has a structure which is not occupied for residential purposes, (ii) provides dispersal through the main roads of Route 62 East and West, Route 4 East and West and Route 225 East and West, which minimizes impact to the neighborhoods and allows for a safer travel for emergency apparatus, and (iii) does not extend the response time more than 1 minute from baseline to any section of populated town. As such, the Property meets the lot size and emergency response time requirements for the location of a fire station. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 4-0-0. Mr. Moonan recused himself from this agenda item..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
February 14, 2022: Recommend approval of Article 8, Land Acquisition for Fire Station - 139 The Great Road
Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend approval of Article 8, Land Acquisition for Fire Station - 139 The Great Road. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 4-0-0. Mr. Moonan recused himself from this topic.
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, PierceThe minutes say William Moonan stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
“Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend approval of Article 8, Land Acquisition for Fire Station - 139 The Great Road. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 4-0-0. Mr. Moonan recused himself from this topic..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pierce)
February 14, 2022: Recommend approval of Article 9, Design and Project Management for the Fire Station
Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend approval of Article 9, Design and Project Management for the Fire Station. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 4-0-0. Mr. Moonan recused himself from this topic.
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, PierceThe minutes say William Moonan stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
“Ms. Mitchell moved to recommend approval of Article 9, Design and Project Management for the Fire Station. Mr. Pierce seconded. The Select Board was polled individually. Ms. Malone aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Mr. Pierce aye; Ms. Fleischman aye. The motion passed 4-0-0. Mr. Moonan recused himself from this topic..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Pierce)
February 7, 2022: Approve the FY23 base budget of 2.5% and the $75,000 for an Energy Manager as a separate line item on the Town Warrant
Mr. Moonan moved to approve the FY23 base budget of 2.5% and the $75,000 for an Energy Manager as a separate line item on the Town Warrant. Mr. Pierce 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: Yes
Yes: Moonan, PierceNo: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell
“Mr. Moonan moved to approve the FY23 base budget of 2.5% and the $75,000 for an Energy Manager as a separate line item on the Town Warrant. Mr. Pierce 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: Pierce)
January 31, 2022: (i) approve that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement concerning the Town's purchase of the property commonly known as 139 Great Road, substantially in the form presented to the Page |…
Ms. Mitchell moved to (i) approve that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement concerning the Town's purchase of the property commonly known as 139 Great Road, substantially in the form presented to the Page | 7 Board at its January 31, 2022 meeting, with changes to be approved by the Town Manager in the Town Manager's reasonable discretion in consultation with town counsel; and (ii) authorize the Town Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and to take all actions on behalf of the Town that are reasonably necessary, in the judgment of the Town Manager, to complete the purchase of the property in accordance with the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the applicable Town Meeting vote, including without limitation delivering closing funds and signing deeds, closing forms, closing documents, and settlement statements. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan (recused); Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, PierceThe roll call lists “Mr. Moonan (recused)”, so William Moonan is not shown voting.
“Ms. Mitchell moved to (i) approve that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement concerning the Town's purchase of the property commonly known as 139 Great Road, substantially in the form presented to the Page | 7 Board at its January 31, 2022 meeting, with changes to be approved by the Town Manager in the Town Manager's reasonable discretion in consultation with town counsel; and (ii) authorize the Town Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and to take all actions on behalf of the Town that are reasonably necessary, in the judgment of the Town Manager, to complete the purchase of the property in accordance with the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the applicable Town Meeting vote, including without limitation delivering closing funds and signing deeds, closing forms, closing documents, and settlement statements. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan (recused); Mr. Pierce aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Malone)
January 31, 2022: Approve the Town Manager's recommendation of a 2.5% budget that would include the position of an Energy Manager with a salary of $ 75,000
Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the Town Manager's recommendation of a 2.5% budget that would include the position of an Energy Manager with a salary of $ 75,000. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan nay; Mr. Pierce nay. The motion passed 3-2-0.
Voted: No
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, MitchellNo: Moonan, Pierce
“Ms. Malone moved that the Select Board approve the Town Manager's recommendation of a 2.5% budget that would include the position of an Energy Manager with a salary of $ 75,000. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan nay; Mr. Pierce nay. The motion passed 3-2-0..” (Motion: Malone, second: Mitchell)
January 18, 2022: Authorize Amendment 3 for North Road and Chelmsford Road intersection with the Green International Affiliates in the amount of $68,860, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of…
Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board authorize Amendment 3 for North Road and Chelmsford Road intersection with the Green International Affiliates in the amount of $68,860, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, MoonanEdward Pierce arrived at after the opening roll call, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
“Mr. Moonan moved that the Select Board authorize Amendment 3 for North Road and Chelmsford Road intersection with the Green International Affiliates in the amount of $68,860, and authorize the Town Manager to sign on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Mitchell)
January 18, 2022: Approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer I/I fees for 310 Great Road in accordance with the memo from Public Works dated January 11, 2022, with all fees to be…
Mr. Moonan moved that the Town approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer I/I fees for 310 Great Road in accordance with the memo from Public Works dated January 11, 2022, with all fees to be paid prior to any issuance of certificates of occupancy. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye.; The motion passed 4-0-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, MoonanEdward Pierce arrived at after the opening roll call, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
“Mr. Moonan moved that the Town approve deferral of sewer connection and sewer I/I fees for 310 Great Road in accordance with the memo from Public Works dated January 11, 2022, with all fees to be paid prior to any issuance of certificates of occupancy. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye.; The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Malone)
January 18, 2022: Approve the January 10, 2022 Meeting Minutes as amended
Mr. Moonan moved the Select Board approve the January 10, 2022 Meeting Minutes as amended. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye. The motion passed 4-0-0.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Fleischman, Malone, Mitchell, MoonanEdward Pierce arrived at after the opening roll call, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
“Mr. Moonan moved the Select Board approve the January 10, 2022 Meeting Minutes as amended. Ms. Malone seconded. The Select Board was polled individually: Ms. Fleischman aye; Ms. Mitchell aye; Ms. Malone aye; Mr. Moonan aye. The motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Moonan, second: Malone)
October 25, 2021: Reappoint Deb Edinger to the Conservation Commission (term ending June 30, 2024)
Deb Edinger move, that the Select Board reappoint Deb Edinger to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2024 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. 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 read “Deb Edinger move, that the Select Board reappoint Deb Edinger”; they do not name the member who made the motion.
“Deb Edinger move, that the Select Board reappoint Deb Edinger to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2024 and authorize the Town Manager to sign the appointment letter on behalf of the Select Board. 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..”
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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