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April 4, 2022
20 recorded votes, 19 with disagreement.
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Present: Richard Mucci, Anthea Brady, Michael Bettencourt, Mariano Goluboff, John Fallon
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Waterfield/CIVICO- MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Waterfield/CIVICO- MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body; MGL Chapter 30 §21(a) 2 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Waterfield/CIVICO- MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body; MGL Chapter 30 §21(a) 2 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, a donation of $15,000 from the Winchester Seniors Association to the Winchester Council on Aging towards the new Jenks van
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $15,000 from the Winchester Seniors Association to the Winchester Council on Aging towards the new Jenks van. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a donation of $15,000 from the Winchester Seniors Association to the Winchester Council on Aging towards the new Jenks van. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, in kind donation of a 108" x 624" custom printed wind screen from Diego Rosenfeld for the Recreation Department's Packer-Ellis Tennis Courts
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, in kind donation of a 108" x 624" custom printed wind screen from Diego Rosenfeld for the Recreation Department's Packer-Ellis Tennis Courts. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, in kind donation of a 108" x 624" custom printed wind screen from Diego Rosenfeld for the Recreation Department's Packer-Ellis Tennis Courts. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Accept, with gratitude, donations of $400 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of services provided by the Council on Aging
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $400 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of services provided by the Council on Aging. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $400 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of services provided by the Council on Aging. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Approve the MOU for the Winchester Police Superior Officers' Association as presented on April 4, 2022
*Motion That the Select Board approve the MOU for the Winchester Police Superior Officers' Association as presented on April 4, 2022. Brady - Goluboff VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the MOU for the Winchester Police Superior Officers' Association as presented on April 4, 2022. Brady - Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)
Eversource Grant of Locations
Approve Eversource's Grant of Location for the installation of approximately 376-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way in Waterfield Road, 373-feet of conduit and one new manhole in...
*Motion: That the Select Board approve Eversource's Grant of Location for the installation of approximately 376-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way in Waterfield Road, 373-feet of conduit and one new manhole in Laraway Road, and 107-feet of conduit in Main Street. Brady - Goluboff VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board approve Eversource's Grant of Location for the installation of approximately 376-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way in Waterfield Road, 373-feet of conduit and one new manhole in Laraway Road, and 107-feet of conduit in Main Street. Brady - Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)
Committees & Commissions Appointments
Appoint Michelle Prior to the Audit Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 1, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Michelle Prior to the Audit Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 1, 2023. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Michelle Prior to the Audit Advisory Committee for a term to expire August 1, 2023. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Dorothy Simboli as an alternate member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Dorothy Simboli as an alternate member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Dorothy Simboli as an alternate member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Robert Tedesco as a regular member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Robert Tedesco as a regular member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Robert Tedesco as a regular member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Christopher Miller to the Commissioners Trust Fund for a term to expire March 31, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Christopher Miller to the Commissioners Trust Fund for a term to expire March 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Christopher Miller to the Commissioners Trust Fund for a term to expire March 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Sandra Thompson to the Committee on Names for a term to expire March 31, 2023
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Sandra Thompson to the Committee on Names for a term to expire March 31, 2023. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Sandra Thompson to the Committee on Names for a term to expire March 31, 2023. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint Colette Desmarais to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Colette Desmarais to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Colette Desmarais to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint Nick Troisi to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Nick Troisi to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Nick Troisi to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Geethanjali Mathiyalakan to the Educational Facilities Planning & Building Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Geethanjali Mathiyalakan to the Educational Facilities Planning & Building Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Geethanjali Mathiyalakan to the Educational Facilities Planning & Building Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint Michael Lucas to the Retirement Board for a term to expire February 12, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Michael Lucas to the Retirement Board for a term to expire February 12, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Michael Lucas to the Retirement Board for a term to expire February 12, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Alban Landry to the Senior Citizen Tax Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Alban Landry to the Senior Citizen Tax Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Alban Landry to the Senior Citizen Tax Committee for a term to expire March 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Appoint Stephanie Zaremba to the Traffic & Transportation Advisory Committee for a term to expire March 1, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Stephanie Zaremba to the Traffic & Transportation Advisory Committee for a term to expire March 1, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Stephanie Zaremba to the Traffic & Transportation Advisory Committee for a term to expire March 1, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Farmers Market
Allow the Winchester Farmers Market to use the Town Common as the site for the Market June 11 - October 29, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m
*Motion That the Select Board allow the Winchester Farmers Market to use the Town Common as the site for the Market June 11 - October 29, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board allow the Winchester Farmers Market to use the Town Common as the site for the Market June 11 - October 29, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Bettencourt Roll Call: Brady, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci VOTED
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Brady - Bettencourt Roll Call: Brady, Goluboff, Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
From the Winchester 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): Winchester News candidate profiles — Michelle Prior and Michael Bettencourt (2026), Anthea Brady and William McGonigle (2025), courtesy of the candidates. Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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