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Off-agenda controversial decision
Transparency alert: At the 4/28 Select Board meeting, the board voted to appoint Andrew Amendola as Police Chief. This high-stakes decision was NOT on the public agenda. Residents weren't given notice to prepare or attend specif... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/bedford/select-bo...
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Split vote and procedural transparency
The Select Board split 4-1 on appointing the new Police Chief on 4/28. Despite the vote passing, board members raised concerns about the transparency of the selection process used by consultants. Why wasn't the process more open... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/bedford/select-bo...
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Agenda discrepancy/transparency
On 4/28, the Select Board held a hearing for an Eversource utility request at 329 Springs Rd, despite the agenda specifically listing a subdivision plan for 145 Davis Rd. Why was the scheduled development hearing replaced withou... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/bedford/select-bo...
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Bedford Select Board transparency concerns: At the 4/28 meeting, several high-impact decisions were made that residents didn't see coming. Here is what happened. 🧵 #MeetingWatch
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First, the board voted 4-1 to appoint Andrew Amendola as Chief of Police. This major public safety decision was NOT on the published agenda. Residents had no prior notice to prepare questions or attend specifically for this vote.
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Even during the vote, concerns surfaced. A board member noted that more transparency from the selection consultants is needed to 'allay a lot of angst' regarding how this process was handled.
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Additionally, the 'Development Session' on the agenda was for a subdivision at 145 Davis Rd. Instead, the board held a hearing for an Eversource utility request at 329 Springs Rd. The scheduled topic was swapped without notice.
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When major decisions—like police leadership—are moved off-agenda, residents lose their ability to participate in the democratic process. We deserve notice and transparency. #BedfordMA #LocalGov https://meetingwatch.org/ma/bedford/select-board/2026-04-28/
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Accountability Alert: The Bedford Select Board meeting on April 28, 2026, included several significant decisions that were not reflected on the public agenda, limiting resident participation. Most notably, the Board voted 4-1 to appoint Andrew Amendola as the new Chief of Police. Because this appointment was not listed on the agenda, residents were not given the opportunity to prepare for or attend the meeting specifically to discuss this critical public safety leadership change. During the discussion, board members even expressed a need for more transparency from the consulting firm involved in the selection process to address community 'angst.' There were further discrepancies regarding the meeting's agenda. While the 'Development Session' was scheduled to cover a subdivision plan at 145 Davis Road, the Board instead held a public hearing for an Eversource utility request at 329 Springs Road. When high-impact items like police appointments and development hearings are moved off-agenda, it undermines the community's ability to engage with the decisions that shape our town. We are calling for greater adherence to public notice requirements to ensure all residents can stay informed and involved. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/bedford/select-board/2026-04-28/ #MeetingWatch #BedfordMA