Bedford's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
112 items across 8 meetings.
June 15, 2026 · agenda
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Residents may address the board on any topic.
📋 Proposed
Hearing on a special permit for a property within the Aquifer Protection District (groundwater-protection overlay zone) at 45 Crosby Drive.
📍 45 Crosby Drive
📋 Proposed
Eversource seeks permission to install 36 feet of underground conduit on Great Road (W.O. #25539792).
📍 Great Road
📋 Proposed
Renewal of the Regional Housing Services Office contract for FY27; director Kristen Guichard presenting.
📋 Proposed
Superintendent Cliff Chuang requests a transfer from the Special Ed reserve fund — no dollar amount stated in agenda.
💰 Amount not specified
📋 Proposed
Finance Director Al Rego presents end-of-fiscal-year budget transfers to close out FY26.
💰 Amounts not specified
📋 Proposed
Fire Chief Jim Bailey presents uncollectible ambulance bill write-offs and proposed FY27 ambulance service rates.
💰 Amounts not specified
📋 Proposed
DPW presents proposed FY27 rate changes for water, sewer, and trash/recycling — affects every household's utility bills.
💰 Amounts not specified
📋 Proposed
DPW proposes adjustments to permit fees for FY27.
💰 Amounts not specified
📋 Proposed
Request to defer sewer fees for the property at 277 Great Road.
💰 Amount not specified
📍 277 Great Road
📋 Proposed
DPW seeks board approval of a preliminary design contract with Weston & Sampson for the Page Road sewer pump station and force main upgrade.
💰 Contract amount not specified
📍 Page Road
📋 Proposed
Second review of state legislation allowing traffic enforcement cameras; TAC member John McClain presenting, board may vote to endorse.
📋 Proposed
Board interviews the law firm Mead, Talerman & Costa for the Town Counsel position.
📋 Proposed
Board votes to select and appoint Town Counsel following the interview.
📋 Proposed
Routine reappointment of board and committee members whose terms expire June 30, 2026.
📋 Proposed
One-day alcohol license request for Tapped Beer Trucks.
📋 Proposed
Temporary sign permit request from First Baptist Church.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
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Town Manager delivers updates to the board.
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Board members report from assigned committee liaisons.
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Meeting adjourned.
June 15, 2026 · agenda
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Open public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Hearing on diesel-fuel storage (two 3,452-gallon double-walled tanks) for backup generators at the new GenesisM biomanufacturing facility, located in a Zone II wellhead protection area.
💰 $400 application fee
📍 45 Crosby Drive
📋 Proposed
Hearing on Eversource request to install 36 feet of underground conduit on Great Road to serve a new streetlight control box near the Fire Station project.
📍 Great Road near Bacon Road / 151 Great Road
📋 Proposed
Renewal of the 10-town Regional Housing Services Office agreement hosted by Concord; Bedford's FY27 share is $44,626 for 573 hours of affordable-housing administration.
💰 $44,626 (Bedford share)
📋 Proposed
Request to transfer up to $250,000 from the Special Education Reserve Fund to close a school budget deficit driven by out-of-district tuition and the state not fully funding Circuit Breaker transportation.
💰 Up to $250,000 from reserve fund
💬 Discussed
Finance Director to present results of the FY25 annual audit.
📋 Proposed
Fire Chief to present ambulance billing write-offs and proposed FY27 ambulance rates.
💰 FY27 ambulance rate changes (amounts not specified)
📋 Proposed
DPW to present proposed FY27 water, sewer, trash and recycling rates and fees.
💰 FY27 utility rate changes (amounts not specified)
📋 Proposed
DPW proposing increases to various Public Works permit fees for FY27.
💰 Permit fee increases (amounts not specified)
📋 Proposed
Maggiore Co. requests deferring $249,390 in sewer connection and inflow/infiltration fees for a 38-unit MBTA housing development until certificates of occupancy are issued.
💰 $249,390 deferred ($190,000 connection + $59,390 mitigation)
📍 277 & 269 Great Road
📋 Proposed
Preliminary design contract for the Page Road sewer pump station and force main.
💰 Design contract (amount not specified)
📍 Page Road
💬 Discussed
Second review and requested endorsement of state bills S.2344/H.3754 allowing traffic enforcement using road safety cameras.
💬 Discussed
Board to interview the firm Mead, Talerman & Costa for Town Counsel.
📋 Proposed
Board to deliberate and appoint Town Counsel.
📋 Proposed
Board/committee reappointments, a one-day alcohol license for Tapped Beer Trucks, a temporary sign permit for First Baptist Church, and approval of June 1 minutes.
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Routine report from the Town Manager.
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Board member liaison updates.
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Meeting adjourns; next meeting July 6, 2026.
June 1, 2026 · agenda
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Residents may address the board on any topic.
📋 Proposed
Request to waive town policy to allow a Pride banner display, presented by Anne Caron.
📋 Proposed
Vote to extend existing DPW supply and service contracts into FY27 with multiple vendors.
📋 Proposed
Vote to award newly re-bid DPW material and service contracts for FY27.
📋 Proposed
Amendment 2 to engineering services contract for the Middlesex Turnpike sewer pump station and force main construction project.
📍 Middlesex Turnpike
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Board interviews two law firms competing to serve as Bedford's town counsel.
📋 Proposed
Reappointment of members to various town boards and committees whose terms expire June 30.
📋 Proposed
Approval of a 3-year contract renewal for Bedford's local public-access TV provider.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of temporary sign permits for two community groups.
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from two prior Select Board meetings.
📋 Proposed
MGL Ch. 30B (public procurement) consent item involving Zoey Kauffman — details not specified in agenda.
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Town Manager provides updates to the board.
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Board members report on their assigned committees and boards.
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Meeting concludes.
May 11, 2026 · minutes
💬 Discussed
No public comment details recorded.
✅ Approved
Board approved Eversource's petition to install 15 feet of underground conduit at 315 South Road; contractor faces $300 fines for previously completing work without required permits.
💰 $300 per offense fine for unauthorized work
📍 315 South Road
✅ Approved
Phil Kallis appointed as alternate to the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2029.
💬 Discussed
Moderator Powell reported the May Town Meeting ran three nights with ~230 participants; Board discussed procedural reforms including shorter debate limits, a seven-voter hold threshold, and advance public education sessions.
✅ Approved
Board awarded a $710,000 contract for the Bedford Multipurpose Pavilion to New England Builders & Contractors, funded by Town Meeting articles, CPA funds, and operating budgets; construction starts this summer.
💰 $710,000 total; funded via STM/ATM articles, Recreation Revolving Fund ($20,000), and departmental operating budgets
✅ Approved
Board approved converting the Franklin Road/Orchard Road intersection to an all-way stop and adding a stop control on Wilson Road at Old Burlington Road to address safety and sightline concerns.
📍 Franklin Road at Orchard Road; Wilson Road at Old Burlington Road
✅ Approved
Board removed Lewis Putney from the Council on Aging Board per Town Charter Section 9.9 after he missed four consecutive meetings; seat declared vacant.
✅ Approved
Jennifer McClain appointed and William G. Speciale reappointed as Registrars of Voters; 20(b) agreements for Derek Gallant and Lydia O'Neil approved.
💬 Discussed
Town Manager Matt Hanson presented his report (materials on file).
💬 Discussed
Memorial Day events planned for May 25; Benjamin Krosner appointed to Finance Committee through June 30, 2028.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
May 11, 2026 · agenda
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Open public comment period at the start of the meeting.
📋 Proposed
Hearing on Eversource's request to install about 15 feet of underground electric conduit on South Road (westerly from pole 31/68) to serve 315 South Road.
📍 South Road near Charles Street / 315 South Road
📋 Proposed
Interview of Phil Kallis for appointment to an alternate seat on the Historic District Commission, term ending June 30, 2029.
💬 Discussed
Town Moderator David Powell will review how the recent Town Meeting went.
📋 Proposed
Board to award the Multipurpose Pavilion contract to New England Builders & Contractors for $710,000, funded by prior Town Meeting articles and recreation funds, with completion targeted August 31, 2026.
💰 $710,000 contract (funded via 2024/2025 Town Meeting articles and Recreation Revolving Fund)
📍 12 Mudge Way
📋 Proposed
DPW to present updates to the town's traffic rules and regulations.
📋 Proposed
Public hearing on removing Lewis Putney from the Council on Aging Board.
📋 Proposed
Board of Registrars appointments and 20(b) approvals for Derek Gallant and Lydia O'Neil.
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Routine update from the Town Manager.
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Board members report from their committee liaison roles.
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Meeting adjourns; next meeting June 1, 2026.
April 27, 2026 · minutes
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No public comment details recorded.
✅ Approved
Andrew Amendola, current Carlisle Police Chief with ~30 years military and law-enforcement experience, appointed Bedford Chief of Police effective June 8 on a three-year Grade 10 contract; vote was 4-1, with one member citing transparency concerns about the hiring process.
💰 Three-year contract at Grade 10 (amount not specified)
✅ Approved
Eversource approved to install ~15 feet of underground electric conduit crossing the sidewalk at 329 Springs Road; asphalt repair and DPW permits required.
📍 329 Springs Road
✅ Approved
Purchased one dump truck with plow and spreader from Gervais Ford at a net price of $63,041 after trading in a 2019 Ford F-550; delivery expected February 2027.
💰 $63,041 net (base $98,048 less $35,007 trade-in)
✅ Approved
Purchased one 22,000 GVWR utility body truck with crane and plow from Gervais Ford at net $148,132 after trading in a 2017 Ford F-550; delivery expected May 2027.
💰 $148,132 net (base $168,139 less $20,007 trade-in)
✅ Approved
Purchased a 16-foot rotary mower from MTE Equipment Solutions at net $134,400 after trading in a 2019 Toro Groundsmaster 5910; delivery on or after July 1, 2026.
💰 $134,400 net (base $164,400 less $30,000 trade-in)
✅ Approved
Purchased one loader from C.N. Wood at $213,264; existing 2008 Komatsu loader to be sold separately via Municibid for higher return; delivery expected August 1, 2026.
💰 $213,264
✅ Approved
Awarded $825,642.34 contract to low bidder Commonwealth Construction to replace ~2,400 linear feet of water main on Springs Road, including new copper services, hydrants, and road patching; pipes have 80–100 year lifespan.
💰 $825,642.34 (funded: $300,000 from Water Quality account + $525,642.34 from Water Main Improvements)
📍 Springs Road
💬 Discussed
Board discussed reducing Town Meeting length via pre-meeting info sessions, tighter moderation, and direct staff responses to operational questions; electronic voting (clicker) technology estimated at $5,000–$30,000 per meeting, with three new vendor quotes pending.
💰 $5,000–$30,000 per meeting for clicker voting technology
✅ Approved
Approved minutes from March 23 and April 6, 2026 meetings, and two 20b appointments (Alexis Flewelling, Ella Whitaker).
💬 Discussed
Town Manager Matt Hanson presented his report (materials on file).
💬 Discussed
Members reported on committee meetings including Energy and Sustainability, Fire Station Building Committee, Commission on Disability (new online form), Cultural Council, Comprehensive Plan sessions, and a Bedford TV contract discussion with two upcoming Community Media Committee vacancies.
💰 $30,000 grant discussed at Commission on Disability
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 8:11 PM.
April 27, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Residents may address the Board on any topic.
📋 Proposed
Town Manager recommends appointing Andrew Amendola, current Carlisle Police Chief with ~30 years of experience, at a starting salary of $225,000 with a June 8, 2026 start date.
💰 $225,000 starting salary; three-year Grade 10 contract
📋 Proposed
Eversource seeks approval to install ~15 feet of underground electric conduit in Springs Road near 329 Springs Road, crossing under the asphalt sidewalk (W.O. #24030753).
📍 329 Springs Road (approx. 175 ft south of Gould Road)
📋 Proposed
Board will consider awarding a contract for replacing DPW vehicles and large equipment in FY2027.
📋 Proposed
Board will consider awarding a contract for the 2026 watermain replacement on Springs Road.
📍 Springs Road
📋 Proposed
Board will debrief on the recent Town Meeting.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Two school Education Support Professionals seek approval to hold second town positions — Flewelling as Inclusion Facilitator and Whitaker as Program Instructor — as required under MGL Ch. 268A §20(b) (dual-public-employment disclosure law).
📋 Proposed
Routine report from the Town Manager.
📋 Proposed
Board members report on assigned committees and commissions.
📋 Proposed
Meeting adjourned.
April 6, 2026 · agenda
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Residents may address the board on any topic.
📋 Proposed
Board will consider releasing a recorded legal claim (encumbrance) on the property at 23 Lido Lane, presented by attorney Lori Venezia.
📍 23 Lido Lane, Bedford
📋 Proposed
Thomas Flannery is being interviewed for appointment to the Council on Aging Board.
📋 Proposed
Treasurer/Collector Christine Wedge seeks approval of a bond anticipation note (short-term borrowing ahead of permanent bond issuance); no dollar amount listed.
💰 Amount not specified
📋 Proposed
Town Engineer Mike Sprague presents a Weston and Sampson report on the Carlisle Road pump station (sewer/water infrastructure).
📍 Carlisle Road, Bedford
📋 Proposed
Board will consider deferring sewer fees owed for 1 Railroad Avenue.
💰 Sewer fee amount not specified
📍 1 Railroad Avenue, Bedford
📋 Proposed
Routine one-day alcohol permits for events at Crosby Drive, Preston Court, and The Edge's Sports Complex.
📍 Crosby Drive; Preston Court; The Edge's Sports Complex
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Status update on the public hearing regarding a utility pole petition on South Road.
📍 South Road, Bedford
📋 Proposed
Board reviews its proposed meeting calendar for fiscal year 2027.
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Routine report from the Town Manager.
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Board members report on committees they liaison with.
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Meeting adjourned.