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April 11, 2022
15 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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 160 Forest St, Waterfield Lot - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to 160 Forest St, Waterfield Lot - 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 - Negotiation strategy non-union personnel and collective bargaining strategy; MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 7 - To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements. 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 160 Forest St, Waterfield Lot - 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 - Negotiation strategy non-union personnel and collective bargaining strategy; MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 7 - To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements. 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)
TOWN MANAGER REPORT AND COMMENTS
Waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Edward Morton to begin his employment
*Motion That the Select Board waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Edward Morton to begin his employment. 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 waive the customary fifteen (15) day appointment waiting period to allow Edward Morton to begin his employment. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Highland Avenue/Hillcrest Parkway Crosswalk
Approve the installation of a crosswalk at the southern end of Hillcrest Parkway and Highland Avenue
*Motion: That the Select Board approve the installation of a crosswalk at the southern end of Hillcrest Parkway and Highland Avenue. 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 approve the installation of a crosswalk at the southern end of Hillcrest Parkway and Highland Avenue. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Eversource Grant of Location
Approve Eversource's Grant of Location to install approximately 71-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way
*Motion: That the Select Board approve Eversource's Grant of Location to install approximately 71-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way. 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 to install approximately 71-feet of conduit within the public right-of-way. Brady - Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)
National Grid Grant of Location
Approve National Grid's Grant of Location to install approximately 100 feet of 4-inch gas main installed from a main replacement in Pine Street to an existing main in Curtis Street
*Motion: That the Select Board approve National Grid's Grant of Location to install approximately 100 feet of 4-inch gas main installed from a main replacement in Pine Street to an existing main in Curtis 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 National Grid's Grant of Location to install approximately 100 feet of 4-inch gas main installed from a main replacement in Pine Street to an existing main in Curtis Street. Brady - Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)
Committees & Commissions Appointments
Appoint Gerard Marino as an alternate member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Gerard Marino as an alternate member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2024. Brady - Bettencourt Roll Call: YES - Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci VOTED 3-2 NO - Brady, Goluboff Motion Passes
Yes: Bettencourt, Fallon, MucciNo: Brady, Goluboff
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Gerard Marino as an alternate member to the Board of Appeals for a term to expire March 31, 2024. Brady - Bettencourt Roll Call: YES - Bettencourt, Fallon, Mucci VOTED 3-2 NO - Brady, Goluboff Motion Passes.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Reappoint Thomas Howley to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2025
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Thomas Howley 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 reappoint Thomas Howley to the Council on Aging for a term to expire March 31, 2025. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Town Counsel Contract
Have the Town Manager's office develop an RFP for Town Council
*Motion That the Select Board have the Town Manager's office develop an RFP for Town Council. 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 have the Town Manager's office develop an RFP for Town Council. Brady - Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)
Warrant Articles Vote
Recommend favorable action on Articles 1 - 7
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Articles 1 - 7. 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 recommend favorable action on Articles 1 - 7. Brady - Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)
Recommend favorable action on Articles 9 - 15
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Articles 9 - 15. 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 recommend favorable action on Articles 9 - 15. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Articles 16 - 22
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Articles 16 - 22. 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 recommend favorable action on Articles 16 - 22. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
Recommend favorable action on Articles 28, 30, 32 & 33
*Motion That the Select Board recommend favorable action on Articles 28, 30, 32 & 33. 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 recommend favorable action on Articles 28, 30, 32 & 33. Brady - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Bettencourt)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - May 24, 2022 - Wright-Locke Farm; Crista Dix for Griffin Museum - April 15, 2022 - Griffin Museum
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor Licenses for Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - May 24, 2022 - Wright-Locke Farm; Crista Dix for Griffin Museum - April 15, 2022 - Griffin Museum. 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 One Day Liquor Licenses for Diana Kenosian for Boston's Best Bartending - May 24, 2022 - Wright-Locke Farm; Crista Dix for Griffin Museum - April 15, 2022 - Griffin Museum. Brady - Goluboff VOTED.” (Motion: Brady, second: Goluboff)
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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